Re: California Title Help
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I'm unfamiliar with CA regulations but others will help you with that, I'm sure. But the stainless tag on the driver's door jam if it's original to the car gives the original vehicle number which should also correspond to the Briggs body tag. Thus the correct VN should be 5492-XXXX.
Posted on: 2014/2/22 23:26
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Has the engine been changed? If so, then the earlier inline 8 locations were around the distributor -- sometimes on a smooth pad and other times just stamped into the rough casting. Service engines had no usual numbers and if a service engine was installed then it could be absent. If it is the original engine, since the title was under engine number it must have been visible once. You are talking the flat area just below the head/block parting line and a few inches above the starter motor? Any chance it was stamped so lightly that dirt and grease have covered it up? Have you tried the wire brush and chalk.
I think the number used is going to be determined by the inspecting officer. You can explain them but the door post would be the choice if he gives options. That is the official body ID number. The last time I was involved with a car being inspected for new registration, the guy would only use the thief proof number. He explained the others were on plates and the embossed TPN was the only number he said could not be removed or changed.
Posted on: 2014/2/22 23:28
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FWIW, here in Illinois we have lately heard a number of horror stories involving titling. Thus far the secy of stae (our DMV) is getting the brunt of the criticism, although homeland security is also being criticized.
It used to be that going to a knowledgeable currency exchange would solve most problems.... Why the apparent hysteria over such old cars? I don't see the threat??????? Our state is so broke that the absolute last thing on its mind should be tilting with windmills...
Posted on: 2014/2/23 1:37
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pick one:
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Posted on: 2014/2/23 1:45
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Is the 1954 new car information that Packard sent to the states available?
I have seen the 1955 & 1956 ones. It gives the state offices the information on how the cars are to be titled, I believe. Maybe that will help support your case for using the data plate information.
Posted on: 2014/2/23 11:57
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Do you have a copy of the Calif title or its last registration, if so, it should be easy.
My car was missing its VN plate, had no title, and was last registered in 1986 using the.engine serial.number. I had a 3rd party certified car verifier come and validate the numbers. With that in hand I was able to go my local AAA office, anf get a new title and registration. If it needs to be verified, DO NOT use CHP as it will takes weeks or months and half of them don't even know what they are looking at. Spent the $100 and have a vehicle verifier come inspect it.
Posted on: 2014/2/23 11:58
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-BigKev
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I have the Calif title, that's not any help if the woman used a number that doesn't exist. I consider myself an expert when it comes to the DMV waiving back fees. But in this case the number she used - I cannot find.
So I just need to know if I use the VN number or the Anti Theft number? My car is supposed to have a 327 engine but the head reads 288 AT
Posted on: 2014/2/23 12:30
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Kev,
When you mention a title verifier was he listed as such or was he though a title company? Here the auto title companies seem to be mainly occupied in getting paperwork to and from the capitol mainly for dealers. Any cars have to be inspected by a state patrol officer, but in my experience they are mainly looking for stolen numbers or chop shop output.
Posted on: 2014/2/23 12:34
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The M301163 number you provided is an engine number for a 1954 Clipper Deluxe or Super with the 327 cu. in. motor. The 288 AT on the cylinder head would indicate that the head has been probably been changed. It was common practice to replace the 327 head with a 288 head for higher compression ratio.
(o{}o)
Posted on: 2014/2/23 12:51
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