[Superium]

Ok guys I need a little help with this. I was checking my vin# on my Supra and realized the # is so different from my other cars. Here it is.........vin#NY53479. What do you guys think? Does this # interpret anything since its so much shorter than others. If anyone can do a vin check for me that would be highly appreciated as well though I already left it on Supraforums but carfax is not always right I found out. Please leave some feedback though Im deeply sad.

 

[jimvegas00]

Vin numbers are 17 digits. Did you check the plate on the dash, door plate and underhood plate?
Jim

 

[Superium]

Exactly, thats why im wondering why its so short, maybe it means it was recovered stolen, salvaged, etc. But thats what it says. I only checked the title and the registration sticker on the windshield, its covered for the winter.

 

[Superium]

Ok I guess the VIN# was unidentifiable when registered so NY assigned a vin#/serial# for my car. So the possibility of it being stolen is still questionable. Where is the vin# located on the engine block cause maybe if it was stolen they forgot to scratch that one off?

 

[sloopercat]

It has a recovery title, commonly known as a Sherriff's title. Probably has a tag pop-riveted to the driver's door post with that same number. BTDT

The car was stolen or abandoned at one time. Makes them tougher to resell. On my '83, the VIN was even cut out of firewall. The VIN number is stamped in the top center of the engine side of firewall also.

 

[Superium]

Figured it was something like that, yes the # is on the door side. Am I going to have any problem getting the title in my name? and is their anyway to get a history report on my car?

 

[sloopercat]

The license folks are familiar with this, I assume you have a valid title. You will also get weird responses from your insurance company. Look for the VIN on the firewall, not sure if there is one somewhere else. I assume the VIN tag on the driver's side of the dash is missing also?

 

[Superium]

Yeah the previous owner never registered the car, or so thats what he said, so I told him I will wait a month for him to get a new title. He did have the original title that he got when he bought the car himself though. Yeah the vin tag is gone and i searched the firewall and couldnt find it unless its behind the block.
Will insurance be higher since its a sheriffs title? What kind of questions do they ask? Probably stolen related and such....Thanks.

 

[CJSREDPRA]

VIN number should be on the firewall dataplate.... The one that has the paint/trim/rear diff/tranny code. Kinda squarish looking & near the center of the car, just above the motor... Unless of course this lovely item is indeed gone, as you mentioned.

 

[pdupler]

Probably the only thing to worry about is time. At least in Texas, you have 20 days after a sale to apply for a title transfer before they start tacking on fines. If the license hasn't been registered this year, they will probably ask questions. For those not familiar with the unethical methods behind "Motor Millions" beware of a crooked dealer when a seller proclaims they don't know much about the car because "I am selling it on behalf of my brother-in-law/friend/cousin who's in Iraq." That statement roughly translates to: "I have no dealers license but I just bought the car from somebody else to resell and I have no intention of transferring the title to my name because I'd have to pay taxes on it."

Phil D.

 

[Superium]

Way past 20 days since I got it in August and Im restoring it until next summer. How heavy are the fines? I cant see them being that large since I got the owner to get a new title before I bought it. Is it best to get the title in my name before the end of the year? And yes the firewall dataplate is gone.

 

[sloopercat]

You can claim it was not driven in most states, and that gets you off the hook.

Did you ever find any VIN stamped into the center of the firewall? That sheet metal would have had to been cut out of the car to remove it.

 

[Superium]

Ok, I guess when I get the car registered the DMV has to inspect the car as well before anytrhing else. I searched the firewall couldnt find it. I'll check again tommorow to see if I can find where it used to be since it going to be a whopping 45 degrees here in Buffalo. :shock:

 

[Superium]

Forgot about this thread I got a few questions to see if my cars worth the hassle of getting registered and insured.
1. Is a recovery title/Sheriffs title the same as a salvaged title.

2. Are insurance rates higher due to the title problems.

3. I heard the car has to be inspected and costs around $50 before it can be registered, how do I take it to the place if I dont have plates, etc. for it and what exactly do they inspect it for.

4. Is there anyway to get a history report on my car.

5. Where do babies come from.

6. Any other problems or payments I will have to pay for the car.

By the way yes the firewall dataplate has been ripped off.

 

[dogstar]

well, there is probably some mobile mechanic around your area who does inspections at your premesis.
or you could have the car towed to the inspection shop, but id ask them if you can leave the car there and go get insurance/registration, then come back and pick it up from there... save you towing it home.
also, ive found that most insurance companies will allow you to get transfer insurance for a day or two, then you go get your license plates, and a temporary registration tag.

no idea about title problems.

 

[85SilverWedge]

5. Where do babies come from.

Canada 8) :crazyeye:

 

[dogstar]

5. Where do babies come from.

Canada 8) :crazyeye:

hey, when its this cold there aint much to do besides drink and hump, so gotta pass the time some how

 

[85SilverWedge]

Must explain my feeling of being "called to the north".

 

[Superium]

5. Where do babies come from.

Canada 8) :crazyeye:

hey, when its this cold there aint much to do besides drink and hump, so gotta pass the time some how

Wow I learn something new everyday