Re: VIN help! Has to be solved today or tomorrow, please help if you can!

Posted by HH56 On 2011/2/17 10:18:33

Calif is one of the states that used the engine number for registration. If still the same engine and with your paperwork showing it, that may help a lot in verifying you have the same car. I would almost bet the SDPA stands for Sedan, Packard 2652 and was just a description.

Some places will now use the stamped body number or "thief proof" number when re-registering as that is the only permanent non removable ID on the car. If the inspector will confirm you have the same car, perhaps that number can be the one to newly register in your state.