vin problem
Le Mans Master
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From: Newark DE
first, it would help if you told us the year of your car.
next, a special plate like that could mean a few things, but most likely at one point the car may have been stolen, the VIN tags removed to try to hide it's identity, than later when it was recovered the state issued new VIN tags to the owner as the car is required to have them. It sounds like that is what your VIN tag may be.
a little tip for you also. there are many forum members that may not reply to you since you didn't fill out your forum profile and a lot of people are picky about things like that.
you don't have to write a novel about yourself but basic info such as your first name, your state, and your year car would go a long ways........
next, a special plate like that could mean a few things, but most likely at one point the car may have been stolen, the VIN tags removed to try to hide it's identity, than later when it was recovered the state issued new VIN tags to the owner as the car is required to have them. It sounds like that is what your VIN tag may be.
a little tip for you also. there are many forum members that may not reply to you since you didn't fill out your forum profile and a lot of people are picky about things like that.
you don't have to write a novel about yourself but basic info such as your first name, your state, and your year car would go a long ways........
Last edited by BarryK; Dec 7, 2005 at 05:09 PM.
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From: Del Boca Vista FL
Saw one of those recently on a junked out 63 in Virginia. AND have seen them before when I lived in NJ.
The plate should have been issued by Pennsylvania DMV to show that they have decided to issue a serial/tracking number for a car that they issued a legitimate title for after determining that the car was not stolen.
DMV issues the serial number. It is not traceable (sp) through GM or anyone else for documentation. But it allows for cars that were acquired through debt settlements, true field/barn finds, etc, without titles from the prior owners to be legally owned and registered.
Rich
The plate should have been issued by Pennsylvania DMV to show that they have decided to issue a serial/tracking number for a car that they issued a legitimate title for after determining that the car was not stolen.
DMV issues the serial number. It is not traceable (sp) through GM or anyone else for documentation. But it allows for cars that were acquired through debt settlements, true field/barn finds, etc, without titles from the prior owners to be legally owned and registered.
Rich
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From: Foxboro Ma
May I ask you Barry, I signup to this forum and after I realized I did not fill in details as you suggest this other individual do. I wish to add additional information to my profile but am not sure how to at this point. Any advice would be appreicated.
Thanks, John
jrepoff@aol.com
Thanks, John
jrepoff@aol.com
Le Mans Master
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From: Sarver Pa
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Is that what they mean when they say " blue plate special " ??Sorry, I couldn't pass that up ! Seriously though, it's legit but it will detract from the value of the car somewhat. My first 59 Vette had one on it. I live in Pa. You might have to lift the body to find the real serial no,s where they are stamped on the frame. Then if you want to pursue it you can take a tracing and apply for a new title, and then a new repo vin tag. Good luck !
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by jrepoff
May I ask you Barry, I signup to this forum and after I realized I did not fill in details as you suggest this other individual do. I wish to add additional information to my profile but am not sure how to at this point. Any advice would be appreicated.
Thanks, John
jrepoff@aol.com
Thanks, John
jrepoff@aol.com
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From: Carlisle Pa.
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Pa. blue SN tag
The blue and silver SN tags are routinely issued by Harrisburg on cars that have lost the SN tag that was installed by the manufacturer. This is most common on C-1 Corvettes, where the tag is spot welded to the steering column under the hood.
Regards, Dave Gray, Carlisle, Pa.
Regards, Dave Gray, Carlisle, Pa.
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From: Fleetwood PA
Originally Posted by 1963GrayGray
The blue and silver SN tags are routinely issued by Harrisburg on cars that have lost the SN tag that was installed by the manufacturer. This is most common on C-1 Corvettes, where the tag is spot welded to the steering column under the hood.
Regards, Dave Gray, Carlisle, Pa.
Regards, Dave Gray, Carlisle, Pa.
Last edited by trw58c1; Dec 7, 2005 at 10:39 PM.
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From: Westport CT
Originally Posted by BarryK
a little tip for you also. there are many forum members that may not reply to you since you didn't fill out your forum profile and a lot of people are picky about things like that.
you don't have to write a novel about yourself but basic info such as your first name, your state, and your year car would go a long ways........
you don't have to write a novel about yourself but basic info such as your first name, your state, and your year car would go a long ways........
We might be a raucous bunch here but we certainly share the helpful info (and wisecracks) freely
Le Mans Master
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From: Newark DE
Jack
I personally don't care one way or the other if he fills in his profile or not. If I can possibly help answer a question I'll be glad to, but I have seen quite a few threads where other forum members were bitching and complaining about this issue so just thought I'd mention it to save him a little (possible) grief being a new member. Ridiculous or not, having seen it crop on on threads I was just trying to be helpful.
I personally don't care one way or the other if he fills in his profile or not. If I can possibly help answer a question I'll be glad to, but I have seen quite a few threads where other forum members were bitching and complaining about this issue so just thought I'd mention it to save him a little (possible) grief being a new member. Ridiculous or not, having seen it crop on on threads I was just trying to be helpful.
Le Mans Master
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From: Westport CT
Barry, you are always helpful, no offense meant by my last post, I just wanted to ensure that a new member didn't think the data about his age, birthday, residence, race, sexual orientation, certification of no ownership of Ford products, etc. was really obligatory before his questions would get answered.
And I have got an itch to get me one those new [Shelby] Mustang GT 500s, a red vert, even - where else in the world can I get nearly 500 ponies in a four seat vert in the $40s?? (Plus, I get a family discount).
I guess I'm gonna have to put that in my profile now - admitted to considering a non-Chev purchase
And I have got an itch to get me one those new [Shelby] Mustang GT 500s, a red vert, even - where else in the world can I get nearly 500 ponies in a four seat vert in the $40s?? (Plus, I get a family discount).
I guess I'm gonna have to put that in my profile now - admitted to considering a non-Chev purchase
Le Mans Master
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From: Newark DE
Originally Posted by ctjackster
I guess I'm gonna have to put that in my profile now - admitted to considering a non-Chev purchase
