Andrmorr
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When you check the frame for the ser#...be sure and check high up on the frame rail almost on the top side... It's easier to hammer in a number on a flat surface than a vertical one...Mine is almost on top of the rail in 3/4 inch tall numbers... on the outside of the front left frame rail right beside the steering box, but I had to lift the mudflap up to see it at the very top of the frame rail, otherwise I would have thought the number was not there also.
The DMV and Insurance world use 17 digits for all their vehicle registration needs and don't like it when it isn't a normal 17 digit number. So, it will save you alot of hassle and explaining if you can get your VIN to equal 17 digits...I asked Gov Liquidations to add zeros in the middle of my VIN to add up to 17 digits and they did. It worked like a charm and has made life alot easier with getting the registrations and plates. Just use your registration number, then serial number, then add zeros in between the two to give you 17 digits.
Here's an example how to do it using 98G's pic above (post #13)... NL00PN 00 1001AA470... both numbers show up on the data plate which will satisfy the state trooper, but it all adds up to 17 digits which will satisfy the ins co. and the DMV computer...
If you're still not sure, post a pic of your data plate and we'll help you decipher what to submit...
The DMV and Insurance world use 17 digits for all their vehicle registration needs and don't like it when it isn't a normal 17 digit number. So, it will save you alot of hassle and explaining if you can get your VIN to equal 17 digits...I asked Gov Liquidations to add zeros in the middle of my VIN to add up to 17 digits and they did. It worked like a charm and has made life alot easier with getting the registrations and plates. Just use your registration number, then serial number, then add zeros in between the two to give you 17 digits.
Here's an example how to do it using 98G's pic above (post #13)... NL00PN 00 1001AA470... both numbers show up on the data plate which will satisfy the state trooper, but it all adds up to 17 digits which will satisfy the ins co. and the DMV computer...
If you're still not sure, post a pic of your data plate and we'll help you decipher what to submit...
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