Missing Vin Tag please help

[BuzzGun79]

Hi guys I just got back from the BMV, here in Ohio the title to my truck is from out of state so it will need to be inspected before i can get an Ohio title,prolbem is the vin tag from the dash is gone,dont have it never did.there fore they will not issue a title till i can get this resolved.it does have a door tag & the sticker on the post that do match my title so i do know the truck is legetimate.any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.thank you.

 

[blacksnapon]

In missouri, you can take it to the highway patrol for them to inspect it. There are several "hidden" vin numbers at different areas. When they verify the numbers, they issue you a new plate.

 

[smokey]

If that don't work you can get a reconstructed title/salvage title.

 

[Mil1ion]

They didn't put the vin plate on the dash until the 80's

The VIN# is stamped on the top of the frame rail passenger side between rad support and firewall

That is the # you and the DMV go by

They put what they call a Rating plate on the driver's door near the latch

 

[SuperCab]

x2 on what Dennis said... No GEN6 had a VIN tag on the dash. There should be a stamped metal rating plate with the vin on it on the driver's door.

Like so. ^^^

 

[BuzzGun79]

thanks guys,i will investigate the frame & go from there.i appreciate the imput.& will update when i find an answer.

 

[m78]

When you have to go back to the BMV, ask for assistance from someone that worked there back in the early 80's that knows about the vins not being in windshields.

 

[BuzzGun79]

Hi Guys here is the update, I took the truck to a local Ford dealer for inspection,the service manager went out to the vehicle opened the drivers door,verified the vin #from the rating plate which has the vin # on it & the manufactor sticker on the rear cab post,after a $3.95 fee,i know have my inspection slip.going back to the BMV in the morning to get the title work done.but i think im going to a different BMV....lol the hoops they wanted me to go through i felt was unjustified & would have been costly,especialy when the tags are there in place & can be read very easily.i did look at the frame rail as well just to put my mind at ease & the numbers coincide.Hopefully ill have an Ohio Title by noon tommorro.Thanks Again!!

 

[Mil1ion]

You do realize that the Door plate is NOT the Bonafide VIN# ?

It has to be the number on the Frame because doors or entire cabs get changed.

You can ONLY go by the door plate Vin# of it matches the frame rail VIN #

 

[BuzzGun79]

Yes Dennis i understand this,that is why i looked at the frame as well.i did not want a salvage reconstructed title.since all the numbers coincide with the frame & the title i recieved. it also has the original id tags under the hood that coincide what came out of it.it was purchased as a complete rolling unit & from decifering the tag numbers the truck has the proper equipment on it,other than the engine & transmission & swap.grant it some of the dash wiring was hacked up & parts missing from disassembly to repaint.i really believe it is a legitimate find & if you seen it in person for yourself,i think you would agree.got the Ohio title today,all is well my friend,if it was pieced together they did one heck of a job..lol

 

[Mil1ion]

I just added it for future use.

I read you did exactly what is necessary. Excellent news when they all match

 

[SuperCab]

The door tag is the equivalent to the dash tag on later models...