Re: 1942 Packard 160 VIN #

Posted by bkazmer On 2013/5/13 14:19:44

Owen got my point. Since Packard put the patent plate on with screws (it was removed to be stamped)it can be missing or from another vehicle (I would make sure it matches the body style at least). Since mandated VIN's did not exist,there are many instances each of vehicles being registered by builder ID number or by engine number. I agree that the engine number method would require some new paperwork if an engine were changed. I'd use the plate ID if you have the plate, but wouldn't flinch to use the engine number otherwise. Do make sure the bill of sale matches whichever you plan to use.