No VIN on 1958 Edsel Corsair - Page 6

upflying · 05-06-2013, 05:55 PM

Here is the website to run the VIN's for theft
https://www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/vincheck

FenwickHockey65 · 05-06-2013, 05:55 PM

X8SW706414 has not been identified as a vehicle listed in the VINCheckSM Theft Records.

Got this back...I don't know what to tell you.

Overflow · 05-06-2013, 05:57 PM

Just went and checked my stamped cowl number and tag number on my Maxima.. They both match.

I guess we have no other choice but to let this one go.

upflying · 05-06-2013, 05:59 PM

Ok, possible scenario..

Owner bought this nice Corsair without a title. Owner had a junk Corsair with a title.
Owner registered the junk Corsair as the nice one. No one noticed for years until you started asking questions.
Sounds like you need to go through the red tape to get a replacement VIN
Don't let this car go, resurrect it. Do it for dad.

Overflow · 05-06-2013, 06:01 PM

Well the last two owners never registered the car.

FenwickHockey65 · 05-06-2013, 06:05 PM

Where'd you find the cowl number on your Maxima?

Overflow · 05-06-2013, 06:11 PM

On the top center of the cowl.

CFD · 05-06-2013, 06:13 PM

I've been through similar situations in the past. The owner of the vehicle can apply for a replacement vin tag, doesn't mean one will be issued and it is quite possible the car can be impounded. I would have the current owner apply for the tag, if he gets it you buy it, if not, walk away.

upflying · 05-06-2013, 06:13 PM

Here is one of the forms to get you started,

http://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/forms/BTR/82042.pdf

upflying · 05-06-2013, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overflow

Well the last two owners never registered the car.

Was non-registration because it doesn't run or because of the missing VIN?

upflying · 05-06-2013, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFD

I've been through similar situations in the past. The owner of the vehicle can apply for a replacement vin tag, doesn't mean one will be issued and it is quite possible the car can be impounded. I would have the current owner apply for the tag, if he gets it you buy it, if not, walk away.

Good news here..
Car cannot be impounded for a missing VIN plate if another VIN location is present..(cowl stamped)
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/...t-One-Mis.aspx

Overflow · 05-06-2013, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upflying

Was non-registration because it doesn't run or because of the missing VIN?

No it was just so they wouldn't have to pay for it. They'd just switch plates with their other Edsels.

FenwickHockey65 · 05-06-2013, 06:21 PM

Eh. Can't find it on my Envoy.

All may not be lost though. Our cars were all completely built and assembled at the factory so it would only make sense that all numbers would match, there would be no reason not to. These older cars had their bodies manufactured elsewhere and shipped to the final assembly point.

I don't know. It's up to you whether or not you want to give up but I know it's important to you both.

FenwickHockey65 · 05-06-2013, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFD

I've been through similar situations in the past. The owner of the vehicle can apply for a replacement vin tag, doesn't mean one will be issued and it is quite possible the car can be impounded. I would have the current owner apply for the tag, if he gets it you buy it, if not, walk away.

That would be a good idea.

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05-06-2013, 06:05 PM	#76
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Where'd you find the cowl number on your Maxima? __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

05-06-2013, 06:21 PM	#83
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Eh. Can't find it on my Envoy. All may not be lost though. Our cars were all completely built and assembled at the factory so it would only make sense that all numbers would match, there would be no reason not to. These older cars had their bodies manufactured elsewhere and shipped to the final assembly point. I don't know. It's up to you whether or not you want to give up but I know it's important to you both. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

05-06-2013, 05:55 PM	#71
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	Here is the website to run the VIN's for theft https://www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/vincheck

05-06-2013, 05:57 PM	#73
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,897 View My Garage	Just went and checked my stamped cowl number and tag number on my Maxima.. They both match. I guess we have no other choice but to let this one go.

05-06-2013, 05:59 PM	#74
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	Ok, possible scenario.. Owner bought this nice Corsair without a title. Owner had a junk Corsair with a title. Owner registered the junk Corsair as the nice one. No one noticed for years until you started asking questions. Sounds like you need to go through the red tape to get a replacement VIN Don't let this car go, resurrect it. Do it for dad.

05-06-2013, 06:01 PM	#75
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,897 View My Garage	Well the last two owners never registered the car.

05-06-2013, 06:11 PM	#77
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,897 View My Garage	On the top center of the cowl.

05-06-2013, 06:13 PM	#78
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	I've been through similar situations in the past. The owner of the vehicle can apply for a replacement vin tag, doesn't mean one will be issued and it is quite possible the car can be impounded. I would have the current owner apply for the tag, if he gets it you buy it, if not, walk away.