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Missing VIN Advice (1950 Willys)
I am looking into buying a 1950 Willys CJ-3A. It has a Chevy 350 V8 from a 1980's Comaro, new warn overdrive, automatic transmission, new steel body, great paint, great top, roll bar, lifted, upgraded springs, big tires, etc... The thing is perfect and runs great. However, there is a problem that comes with the new body.
Apparently the VIN on these old Willys is solely on a plate attached to the firewall. This Willys lost its plate with the old body. The title is from Washington and is signed, and the plates match the year and model of the vehicle (the color doesn't). Unfortunately the vehicle has also not been registered since 2007 because the current owner has a dealers license and can use single day permits.
I'm going to call a classic car DMV expert on Monday, but I also want your opinion's on here. Deal or no deal? Has anyone dealt with a similar experience? Will I just get a new VIN after proving the Willys is street worthy?
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