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Derby

10-06-2019 @ 5:24 AM

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All that was required was paint removal at the expected front frame location. About two inches from the example provided here. The number had the correct star marks leading and trailing the stamped numbers.

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10-04-2019 @ 2:04 PM

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I hate to ask, but where was it uncovered?

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10-04-2019 @ 1:46 PM

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The ID # has been uncovered and is consistent with registration. This forum was a great help and the pictures from 37sedandelivery provided direct motivation!

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09-30-2019 @ 9:56 AM

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Thanks,

If we can't find it now, there is no excuse. Facts are promised this week.

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09-29-2019 @ 2:51 PM

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Here is an example of the VIN on the frame in front of the cowl, driver's side. This is from my 37 Fordor.

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09-29-2019 @ 9:43 AM

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Thanks for the response, now I understand where you are coming from. If a state DMV renumbered the vehicle in the past they would have put a tag on the door jam. Any chance you can find an old license plate that could be traced. Is there a title with it and what number is on it?

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09-29-2019 @ 8:07 AM

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The seller has not been able to find the number. He is selling the car for a deceased relative and has been very helpful. I just sent him the write up from Vanpelt. He plans to check for the transmission number and get some help from a friend who knows early Fords. The CT DMV was not helpful. I have not seen the car since it is some distance away. I suspect that with some careful paint removal and maybe a light etch the number is there. I will buy it if he finds a verifiable number.

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09-28-2019 @ 10:27 AM

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Are you positive the car does not have the front ID number? I once found the front number on a '37 Sedan Delivery by wiping the top of the left frame rail with lacquer thinner until down to bare metal. The number was there!

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09-28-2019 @ 7:19 AM

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What does the seller say about the missing number? What number is on the title? Was it removed when a front clip was installed? Sometimes the numbers are very faint but can be brought out with acid like the "CSI" guys for gun serial numbers on TV. Does the number on the transmission match the title (probably interesting but not much value)? Sounds like it is probably time to lift the body. What does the DMV say?

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09-28-2019 @ 5:44 AM

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The comments are much appreciated and helpful. I am trying to buy a '37 that does not have the front frame ID. DMV is very strict. The options now are very clear.

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