
Make an appt with your CHP verifier (last time, 8 yrs ago, they told me it was a 7-week wait for an appt) but ask them to check the Secret Book to see if there is indeed a hidden number (maybe you'll get a better person than I did-he wouldn't). Perhaps they can somehow advise your local DMV field office, or you can call a specific person at Inquiries Unit from the field office. What you want (because they won't tell you any hidden locations) is that they actually look in the book and find that there is no hidden location-and then tell you how to proceed from there. They *used* to be collector-friendly, and *MAY* have access to the Secret Book of Hidden Serial Number Locations (pardon the snark). You have the following choices: 1.Ĭall the DMV Public Inquiries Unit in Sacramento at (916) 657-6560. Besides, they'll be aghast that the serial plate was screwed on rather than riveted. DMV (and the CHP verification officers) cannot imagine a time when there were not multiple locations of VIN numbers. I also live in CA so I feel your pain in dealing with DMV I'd rather have a root canal than deal with them on this kind of issue. There used to WO and Jeepster clubs but not sure if they are still active. Owned several 1950's and only know of the single VIN plate under dash. I read reference to a secondary serial stamp on the hump between the front seats, but I see nothing on this plate. Red alert 3 please install language pack. Registration is from Connecticut and sold without a title (Connecticut doesn’t issue title in pre 1981 cars). My hopes are that California will accept the 1 VIN location if I print up as many single VIN references that I can find. Not having much of a response over the past week. Thanks for the reply- I posted the question to the WO/Jeep forum as well. Also, any info on engine ID’s and identifying when the JEEPSTER engine was born- or original to the vehicle? I only know of 1- under the dash above the glovebox.Īny members familiar with Jeeps/Jeepsters, that can point to another VIN location? Or, a site stating that these only came with one area for identification? Umera ahmed novels online. DMV is seeking “2” areas of VIN verification on the car. Serial numbers are located on the identifiaction plate located near the bottom.Īlso posted this in the general discussions forum: Added a 1949 Jeepster to my collection, and trying to get her titled and registered in California.
