OLD TITLE PROBLEMS Chevy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TonyMann · 04-14-2022, 05:02 PM

I Recently purchased a 1957 truck cab at a local swap meet and it has a clean Oregon title, the problem is, the title is from 1975 and it dos'nt have a VIN number, just a serial # also does not have Scale Weight. Does anyone know how to decipher a serial # for that cab? thanks. The Number is 71423603011.

**mongocanfly** · 04-14-2022, 07:29 PM

welcome
vin numbers were new back then,,,started in 54 i think,,,and most just used serial numbers
vins as we know them today began in 1981
does your title and cab match?
you will get more and better responses if this is asked in the 47-59 section

**Rickysnickers** · 04-14-2022, 07:51 PM

Welcome. As Mongocanfly said, 17 digit VINS did not come into play until '81. Serial numbers, or frame numbers (on some really old cars and trucks), were used. If the serial # on the title matches the serial # on the plate on the driver's door post, there should be no issues. I can't speak for your state, but just because it hasn't been registered in that many years does not necessarily mean it needs a weight slip. The truck was most likely taken out of the register system many years ago. Have you contacted your local DMV office and asked them these questions?

**The Rocknrod** · 04-14-2022, 08:57 PM

Welcome to the forum TonyMan.

TonyMann · 04-14-2022, 10:52 PM

Thanks Guys, for getting back to me.

04-14-2022, 05:02 PM	#1
TonyMann Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: SOAP LAKE Washington Posts: 9	OLD TITLE PROBLEMS Chevy I Recently purchased a 1957 truck cab at a local swap meet and it has a clean Oregon title, the problem is, the title is from 1975 and it dos'nt have a VIN number, just a serial # also does not have Scale Weight. Does anyone know how to decipher a serial # for that cab? thanks. The Number is 71423603011. Last edited by TonyMann; 04-14-2022 at 05:09 PM. Reason: Had to Add more.

04-14-2022, 07:29 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,583	Re: OLD TITLE PROBLEMS Chevy welcome vin numbers were new back then,,,started in 54 i think,,,and most just used serial numbers vins as we know them today began in 1981 does your title and cab match? you will get more and better responses if this is asked in the 47-59 section __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

04-14-2022, 07:51 PM	#3
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 2,933	Re: OLD TITLE PROBLEMS Chevy Welcome. As Mongocanfly said, 17 digit VINS did not come into play until '81. Serial numbers, or frame numbers (on some really old cars and trucks), were used. If the serial # on the title matches the serial # on the plate on the driver's door post, there should be no issues. I can't speak for your state, but just because it hasn't been registered in that many years does not necessarily mean it needs a weight slip. The truck was most likely taken out of the register system many years ago. Have you contacted your local DMV office and asked them these questions?

04-14-2022, 08:57 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: OLD TITLE PROBLEMS Chevy Welcome to the forum TonyMan. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-14-2022, 10:52 PM	#5
TonyMann Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: SOAP LAKE Washington Posts: 9	Re: OLD TITLE PROBLEMS Chevy Thanks Guys, for getting back to me.



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