who keeps the title? (1 Viewer)

[kudzugypsy]

I wouldn't stress this since frames & tubs are commonly swapped in antique auto restoration- now some states like CA / NY may have strict frame ID policy but I've never had he DMV look for a frame tag... they ask for vin tag on door and will title with that. My frame is 70 & body is 74...titled as 74
You don't want to confuse the dmv or give them any reason to issue you a 'salvage title' that is what they would do...you don't want a salvage title attached to your rig if you plan to sink serious money into it

 

[njccmd2002]

you're right ill try to keep it simple

 

[reddingcruiser]

Toyota kept it simple with just one VIN stamped on the FJ40 frame. Newer vehicles like the 80, 100, trucks, 4Runner, etc., have “hidden” VINs on the vehicle known to a select few like law enforcement, VIN verifiers, etc.

 

[antFJ]

CT did not look at the frame (which is good because I had to do a frame swap). On my other truck CA did look at the frame and the dmv was a pain... they claimed whoever painted the frame (me) used too much paint and that it looked like FI40XXXXXX

I had to prove to her that FI40 doesn't exist.