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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-10-2018, 09:18 PM

I agree with K, the numbers do match on these trucks. "Match" is an inexact science.

If what's on the frame matches up to the VIN shown in at least four places (build sheet, tag, SPID, title), then the numbers undoubtedly match. It's not an EXACT match, but the year, factory and serial number are on the frame.

Even the block, intake, exhaust manifolds, heads & transmission match to extent. While it doesn't necessarily mean they're precisely what came on a particular truck, if the part numbers and date codes add up, then as our trucks are concerned, IMO that's a numbers matching truck x2.

I can say with clear conscious I have at least one numbers matching truck. Only exception are the heads, which are factory 1969ish high performance fitted on Camaro & Corvette BBC from factory.

All the information is available on the web.

For the life of me, I don't know why moving between states would require a new title. New registration yes. Purchase between states then yes. For example, I bought my 72 off a guy with a Ca. title, then registered and titled it in Nevada. They didn't need to see the truck, but that's Nevada, and this area doesn't require smog.

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71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,166	Re: Buying an out of state truck vs moving to another state I agree with K, the numbers do match on these trucks. "Match" is an inexact science. If what's on the frame matches up to the VIN shown in at least four places (build sheet, tag, SPID, title), then the numbers undoubtedly match. It's not an EXACT match, but the year, factory and serial number are on the frame. Even the block, intake, exhaust manifolds, heads & transmission match to extent. While it doesn't necessarily mean they're precisely what came on a particular truck, if the part numbers and date codes add up, then as our trucks are concerned, IMO that's a numbers matching truck x2. I can say with clear conscious I have at least one numbers matching truck. Only exception are the heads, which are factory 1969ish high performance fitted on Camaro & Corvette BBC from factory. All the information is available on the web. For the life of me, I don't know why moving between states would require a new title. New registration yes. Purchase between states then yes. For example, I bought my 72 off a guy with a Ca. title, then registered and titled it in Nevada. They didn't need to see the truck, but that's Nevada, and this area doesn't require smog. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 02-10-2018 at 09:27 PM.