![]() In brief, early 1949 Jeepster serial numbers began with 4-63 (4 cyl, 63 hp) and 6-63 (6-cyl, 63 hp) mid-1949 they changed to VJ-2 prefix (4-cyl) and VJ-3 (6-cyl). Moreover, when the Jeepsters were new, they were almost always registered under their engine numbers (U prefix on L-4 engines), compounding the problem today.ĭo you have a 6-cyl or pre-1946 4-cyl in that car? Because you have a *four* cylinder car serial number. This is easiest and best and well worth the modest fee. com A couple of years ago I heard that she had some health problems but that a family member was helping her with the business. I've been delighted with Donna Leek in Grass Valley 53 zero tree for 6 ate seven ate wun or. ![]() 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).ģ. ![]() Perhaps they can somehow advise your local DMV field office, or you can call a specific person at Inquiries Unit from the field office.Ģ. 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). Call 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. 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.ĭMV (and the CHP verification officers) cannot imagine a time when there were not multiple locations of VIN numbers. There used to WO and Jeepster clubs but not sure if they are still active.Īgreed! I owned a 1949 from 1981-2015, and have had a 1948 since 2009. Owned several 1950's and only know of the single VIN plate under dash.
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