what can I do with old vin plate and title.

TennesseeDelta · 03-27-2007, 04:12 PM

I have a 73 olds cutlass that I bought for junk, when i pulled it up to a haller the back end fell apart, was sitting in water. No water in the inside and motor still fires up but body is scrap. My question is the car has a good tenn. title and where I was salvaging what I could of the interior the dash came out complete and with no damage. Well had a guy stop by a couple of days ago and wanted to know about car and what I was doing with it, told him i was salvaging and then taking the body to junk, since it could not be saved. Well he told me of a 73 cutlass that he had and it did not have a title or vin number, and he asked me if I would sell the dash with the vin number and the title so that he could get that car titled. I think I know the answer to this question but I wanted to ask you all before I did something that could possiblely get me in trouble. Can I get in trouble for selling that vin number dash and title? Dont call me stupid for asking, just need to know the facts.
Thanks

Redog · 03-27-2007, 05:24 PM

The guy probably wants the vin and title to put on his car to give it a clean title, or possiblly less milage car, which is illegal.

I wouldn't do it, but if you do, I'd ask this post to be deleted so there's no proof

Eightupman · 03-27-2007, 07:39 PM

its illegal....HOWEVER check with the state DMV. SOME states will allow cars that have been salvaged to go through a special inspection that will "retitle" a car. The car MUST be in original safe condition with all receipts provided. I know NY used to allow them for rebuilt cars... may be something to look into. If you "sell him the whole CAR" what he does with the title and VIN is his business..

John

68/70 Cutlass · 03-29-2007, 07:43 AM

Thats called a rebody. Illegal and rather upsetting to some. Especially if someone down the road buys it....then finds out. Tell him like eightupman says - go to the DMV and do it right!

Oldsguy · 03-29-2007, 07:49 AM

I wouldn't do that for all the money in the world, cuz it would do me no good in prison.

03-27-2007, 04:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
TennesseeDelta Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 16	what can I do with old vin plate and title. I have a 73 olds cutlass that I bought for junk, when i pulled it up to a haller the back end fell apart, was sitting in water. No water in the inside and motor still fires up but body is scrap. My question is the car has a good tenn. title and where I was salvaging what I could of the interior the dash came out complete and with no damage. Well had a guy stop by a couple of days ago and wanted to know about car and what I was doing with it, told him i was salvaging and then taking the body to junk, since it could not be saved. Well he told me of a 73 cutlass that he had and it did not have a title or vin number, and he asked me if I would sell the dash with the vin number and the title so that he could get that car titled. I think I know the answer to this question but I wanted to ask you all before I did something that could possiblely get me in trouble. Can I get in trouble for selling that vin number dash and title? Dont call me stupid for asking, just need to know the facts. Thanks

03-27-2007, 05:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Redog Alero Chapter Secretary Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 779	The guy probably wants the vin and title to put on his car to give it a clean title, or possiblly less milage car, which is illegal. I wouldn't do it, but if you do, I'd ask this post to be deleted so there's no proof __________________ Me 2000 Alero running 14's 1985 Delta 88 w/1968 350 rocket 2005 Nissan Altima (her's)

03-29-2007, 07:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,990	I wouldn't do that for all the money in the world, cuz it would do me no good in prison. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

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03-27-2007, 07:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Eightupman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 252	its illegal....HOWEVER check with the state DMV. SOME states will allow cars that have been salvaged to go through a special inspection that will "retitle" a car. The car MUST be in original safe condition with all receipts provided. I know NY used to allow them for rebuilt cars... may be something to look into. If you "sell him the whole CAR" what he does with the title and VIN is his business.. John

03-29-2007, 07:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
68/70 Cutlass Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 33	Thats called a rebody. Illegal and rather upsetting to some. Especially if someone down the road buys it....then finds out. Tell him like eightupman says - go to the DMV and do it right!