[BamaNomad]

What were the circumstances that they were even looking at the frame # ?

The frame number was the HIDDEN VIN, which was used by government entities to verify ownership of the car anytime the visible VIN plate was missing or suspect.

 

[TheHotrodHandyman]

The frame number was the HIDDEN VIN, which was used by government entities to verify ownership of the car anytime the visible VIN plate was missing or suspect.

Usually the case however the OP has not explained why they were looking at the frame number in the first place.

 

[iquitos46]

Regardless - it's been a good "pop quiz" for us to think about how to handle weird situations with the DMV.

Yeah with prayer and a good lawyer

 

[Crowbarman55]

Wasn't this the OP's first or second post? Not saying it's made up but, I always look at how many post and replies a person has to a question before I take them too seriously.
Again, not saying this is the case as I see they joined in 2016. Funny no response.
Todd

 

[Deke]

Watching this with interest.

As an aside, I’m just wondering about why the prefixes are missing from the frames. I suppose it’s because when the frames were made they didn’t know what engine or trim the car would end up with, so the V and A/B/C prefixes we’re unknowns at that early stage of assembly.

 

[BamaNomad]

Watching this with interest.

As an aside, I’m just wondering about why the prefixes are missing from the frames. I suppose it’s because when the frames were made they didn’t know what engine or trim the car would end up with, so the V and A/B/C prefixes we’re unknowns at that early stage of assembly.

The 'prefixes' as you refer to them are TOTALLY NOT NECESSARY to uniquely identify each car The YR, PLANT, and SEQUENCE No is all that is necessary for identification of the cars, and that is all that was stamped on the frames.

 

[595544]

Reading the 25 responses with all this advice yet not one additional post by the person that started this. What's wrong with this picture?

 

[BamaNomad]

We give good answers whether they ever come back to check.. or not...
Maybe some other folks learn something from the discussion?

 

[Crowbarman55]

We give good answers whether they ever come back to check.. or not...
Maybe some other folks learn something from the discussion?

I agree with you. Maybe the OP only checks in here every 6 years.🤔
Todd

 

[57Kurt]

I guess i am screwed if Calif dmv gets crazy. Bought a used frame and am having my body put on it.

 

[Tedros screamin 57 belair]

The numbers stamped on the frame never had the "V" for V8 or the "A, B, or C" as was stamped on the bodies VIN. If your bodies VIN is VC55SE096015 for example, only 55S096015 will be stamped on the frame. Go back and speak to someone who knows something about these cars.

Steve

Exactly correct.

 

[Tedros screamin 57 belair]

If you have a Danchuk book/magazine, there is a page dedicated to the ENTIRE VIN description and what it pertains too. V-8 or 6 cylinder, location of manufacture, etc. All on one page. Danchuk is not around anymore, but there are lots of books in many locations.

 

[mhrreast]

See photos of actual frame numbers at FRAME VIN NUMBER.

https://www.trifive.com/attachments/0648_13_170258_57chevyframevins-jpg.361866/

You should be able to use the GOOD PHOTO from Stovebolt....

AND, contact your local state representative or senator NOW. CALL them or their staff.
They LIKE to help their constituents, vs the state employees who go strictly "by the book".
When changing states I had a titling problem in the new state.
My local senator contacted a DMV poobah who quickly informed the employees of the correct rules interpretation.

AND regarding "The law says any tampering etc to a vin plate requires the car to be crushed."
who says that you tampered with the VIN plate?????
The cowl VIN plate is totally distinct from other body parts that have VIN stampings.

(AND an aside......
I and the other people who do NOT say VIN Number do so
BECAUSE
the N in VIN is short for Number
Vehicle Identification Number. VIN Number is redundant.
Just like you don't say ATM machine,
The M stands for Machine.
Automated Teller Machine, ATM Machine is redundant.)

 

[55_2_drive]

Reading the 25 responses with all this advice yet not one additional post by the person that started this. What's wrong with this picture?

NO KIDDING! Been watching this thread because I want to know "the rest of the story" but the OP seems to have disappeared...

 

[TheHotrodHandyman]

Reading the 25 responses with all this advice yet not one additional post by the person that started this. What's wrong with this picture?

Not only no follow up posts he has not been back to the site since he posted. Sure sounds like some troll action to me.

 

[mr55/56]

I guess i am screwed if Calif dmv gets crazy. Bought a used frame and am having my body put on it.

Yes you are and here too, the correct procedure is get an assembled title.

 

[mr55/56]

Not only no follow up posts he has not been back to the site since he posted. Sure sounds like some troll action to me.

you are correct.

 

[rcopo69@yahoo.com]

ADOT confiscated my 55 for a fake Vin number.
They found this number on the frame 55S096015 but say it is not a real number since it does not have an A, B, C in front of the 55. They also say it is not an actual motor casing number. Can anyone tell me if their frame number has a letter in front of the year number.
I may be able to get the drive train back but not the body. The law says any tampering etc to a vin plate requires the car to be crushed. I can remove all parts that I purchased. Everything attached to the frame rails I purchased.

Is the Driver's door VIN plate present, or is it missing ????

 

[55-57]

Maybe Tommy's in jail

 

[Crowbarman55]

Maybe Tommy's in jail

Maybe he got in the car and wouldn't get out and they crushed the car and him too😯
Todd