Where do I find VIN numbers on the '55 pick-up
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On the vertical part of the floor pan on the driver's side, above the running board. The serial number will begin with the letter E. There is also a model number that provides infor regarding the engine, tonnage, and wheelbase. That will read something like E5-12. On a separate plate is info regarding the original paint and trim colors.
Skip Lackie
Washington DCSkip Lackie
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On the vertical part of the floor pan on the driver's side, above the running board. The serial number will begin with the letter E. There is also a model number that provides infor regarding the engine, tonnage, and wheelbase. That will read something like E5-12. On a separate plate is info regarding the original paint and trim colors.
Skip Lackie
Washington DCSkip Lackie
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Many states, when they started needing VIN numbers from vehicles for the titles, opted to get numbers from other places than the body tag. On my truck, for example, the California DMV took the serial number from the motor, which is only stamped right there on the left front of the block (flathead six). So, when I finally get around to putting that rebuilt Champion motor in my truck, you won't be able to find the title's official VIN number anywhere on the truck!
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Paul Simpson
"DilloCrafter"
1955 1/2 Ton Pickup
The Red-Headed Amazon
Deep in the heart of Texas
Paul Simpson
"DilloCrafter"
1955 1/2 Ton Pickup
The Red-Headed Amazon
Deep in the heart of Texas
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Many states, when they started needing VIN numbers from vehicles for the titles, opted to get numbers from other places than the body tag. On my truck, for example, the California DMV took the serial number from the motor, which is only stamped right there on the left front of the block (flathead six). So, when I finally get around to putting that rebuilt Champion motor in my truck, you won't be able to find the title's official VIN number anywhere on the truck!
[img=left]http://simps.us/studebaker/misc/images/Avacar-hcsdc.gif[/img=left]
Paul Simpson
"DilloCrafter"
1955 1/2 Ton Pickup
The Red-Headed Amazon
Deep in the heart of Texas
Paul Simpson
"DilloCrafter"
1955 1/2 Ton Pickup
The Red-Headed Amazon
Deep in the heart of Texas
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I was listening to an old Dragnet radio show from the early 50s, which of course was set in Los Angeles. The critical piece of evidence around which the show revolved was the fact that the "engine number" on a Chevy did not match the number on the title. It would be interesting to know when the various states shifted over to using the serial number stamped elsewhere.
But BTW, I know that many 1930s GM products have the engine number also stamped on the front frame rail. So there's only one number that could be recorded.
Skip Lackie
Washington DCSkip Lackie
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I was listening to an old Dragnet radio show from the early 50s, which of course was set in Los Angeles. The critical piece of evidence around which the show revolved was the fact that the "engine number" on a Chevy did not match the number on the title. It would be interesting to know when the various states shifted over to using the serial number stamped elsewhere.
But BTW, I know that many 1930s GM products have the engine number also stamped on the front frame rail. So there's only one number that could be recorded.
Skip Lackie
Washington DCSkip Lackie
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quote:Originally posted by Skip Lackie
I was listening to an old Dragnet radio show from the early 50s, which of course was set in Los Angeles. The critical piece of evidence around which the show revolved was the fact that the "engine number" on a Chevy did not match the number on the title. It would be interesting to know when the various states shifted over to using the serial number stamped elsewhere.
But BTW, I know that many 1930s GM products have the engine number also stamped on the front frame rail. So there's only one number that could be recorded.
Skip Lackie
Washington DC
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quote:Originally posted by Skip Lackie
I was listening to an old Dragnet radio show from the early 50s, which of course was set in Los Angeles. The critical piece of evidence around which the show revolved was the fact that the "engine number" on a Chevy did not match the number on the title. It would be interesting to know when the various states shifted over to using the serial number stamped elsewhere.
But BTW, I know that many 1930s GM products have the engine number also stamped on the front frame rail. So there's only one number that could be recorded.
Skip Lackie
Washington DC
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For purposes of the Calif. DMV "Title", the "Vin" number was converted to the "Car" serial number in 1955 in California, as it WAS the Engine number.
But since you think West Coast people lead a "sheltered life" so therefore know nothing, I don't know if it matters! [:0]
quote:Originally posted by Skip Lackie
It would be interesting to know when the various states shifted over to using the serial number stamped elsewhere.
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WAStudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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For purposes of the Calif. DMV "Title", the "Vin" number was converted to the "Car" serial number in 1955 in California, as it WAS the Engine number.
But since you think West Coast people lead a "sheltered life" so therefore know nothing, I don't know if it matters! [:0]
quote:Originally posted by Skip Lackie
It would be interesting to know when the various states shifted over to using the serial number stamped elsewhere.
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WAStudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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In California before 1955 if you changed an engine you were supposed to change the # on the pink slip to be legal. Sure were a lot of illegal hot rods running around that state. How many of us have had an officer check our vin # on a ticket violation? I know that I have never had a vin # checked except when I've had to deal with DMV.
studedick from the lower Ozarks
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In California before 1955 if you changed an engine you were supposed to change the # on the pink slip to be legal. Sure were a lot of illegal hot rods running around that state. How many of us have had an officer check our vin # on a ticket violation? I know that I have never had a vin # checked except when I've had to deal with DMV.
studedick from the lower Ozarks
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TTBOMK, Pa. has always used the Serial # as the VIN.Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in process
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TTBOMK, Pa. has always used the Serial # as the VIN.Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in process
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