| fredtaylorf | -- 09-21-2022 @ 12:55 PM |
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I'm trying to register registering my 1937 Ford Tudor in North Carolina that I purchased in Wisconsin. The NC DMV is trying to verify the VIN # which is part of the serial number stamped on the vehicle frame. The problem is all of the numbers are not visible, only the first 4 and the last 3 are visible. Therefore, the middle 3 can't be seen because a hydraulic break line bracket was welded over the three digits. Anyone out there know what I can do to convince the DMV that the car is legitimate. Thet are saying it will require a bond and application for new title as a replica. I don't what this car titled as a replica. Any thoughts on this matter would be very much appreciated. Thank you, Taylor
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| nelsb01 | -- 09-21-2022 @ 1:04 PM |
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While I can't help you with the VIN issue, I can tell you that getting a bond will help you in the long run, if anyone steps forward and tries to make a claim against your car. I did it here in MN on a bill of sale vehicle and it was a good insurance policy.
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| 40cpe | -- 09-21-2022 @ 1:53 PM |
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If the transmission in your car is the one the car came from the factory with, the numbers are stamped on the transmission just above the clutch inspection cover. You will have to remove the floor mat and the transmission cover to see these numbers.
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| Barney | -- 09-21-2022 @ 3:50 PM |
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Hello, I agree with cpe, assuming the 1940s are ID'd in the same manner as the 1937s. On the 1940s (and probably other model years), the serial number is also stamped on the left side of the frame about halfway between front and back, and about where the gas tank is mounted. The bad news: You'll need to remove the body from the frame to observe them. I went through a bunch of hoops in SC because I brought the car from NY without any registration or a title, of course. I had only a bill of sale. You may want to solicit the help of your local police department. An officer may verify that he / she believes you have the correct serial number on your paperwork. Seeing the front numbers isn't very convincing, but the last numbers along with the last few may be convincing enough. Good luck. Barney
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