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1946 Ford Serial Number Question
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rgfranko |
04-23-2017 @ 8:23 PM
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After cleaning off the dirt and grease I have finally located the serial number stamped into the frame rail of my '46 Ford.
The number doesn't match the serial number on the title. The title number is 99A1090896. The actual number stamped on the frame rail is 99A1080896. What does this actually mean? Is it possible that the number was changed from a 8 to a 9 by mistake? Just curious what you think.
Rob
This message was edited by rgfranko on 4-23-17 @ 9:15 PM
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rgfranko |
04-23-2017 @ 8:25 PM
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Here is a pic of the serial # on the frame rail.
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Bob-93021 |
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04-23-2017 @ 10:59 PM
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Hi Rob The 2 numbers need to match. If a car is transferred from one state to another usually a person from DMV needs to have a look at it and record the numbers. This is an opportunity for error. Is this a new acquisition possibly from another state? - Bob
This message was edited by Bob-93021 on 4-23-17 @ 11:07 PM
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04-24-2017 @ 4:26 AM
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That's a 10,000 unit difference, did '46 serial numbers go that high, if not you might use that info to highlight a typo mistake
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rgfranko |
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04-24-2017 @ 4:47 AM
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According to Vanpelt the Ford Model number 69A serial numbers for 1946 ran from 99A-650,280 to 99A 1,412,709. So my number falls in that range.
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rgfranko |
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04-24-2017 @ 4:50 AM
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I'm not sure what state the car actually came from. To my knowledge it's been in the same state for quite some time. Sounds like I need to make a trip to the DMV to see if I can get the title corrected.
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04-24-2017 @ 6:20 AM
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It sounds like an honest mistake made by ether misreading the number or transcribing it. I would talk to your local DMV and explain the issue and I'm sure they will tell you how to correct it.
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04-27-2017 @ 12:08 PM
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The frame numbers were stamped on as the car came down the line, and often were skewed as they were hammered by hand. Time, rust and grime often make them difficult or impossible to decipher, and numbers such as 8 and 9 are often difficult to separate. If you hold a current valid registration, be cautious about bringing the DMV into the picture, or you may trigger a lengthy, and sometimes costly, procedure to verify the title. Most DMV records don't go back to an earlier time, such as 1946, so it may trigger a legal process to establish your ownership. This advice comes from having been involved in that mess.
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rgfranko |
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04-27-2017 @ 6:46 PM
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I did speak with the DMV. They advised me to have a police officer do a VIN check on the car and have the proper paper work filled out and that they could correct the problem. The number is very visible on the car frame. Is this what they told you when you went to the DMV? So far I haven't done anything yet.
I do have the car titled and registered in my name.
This message was edited by rgfranko on 4-27-17 @ 6:47 PM
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Drbrown |
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04-27-2017 @ 8:43 PM
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The nature of the number difference sure looks like someone at some point typed in a digit error when doing registration forms.
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