dlrides

I haven't posted about this in a few days, because I've been so upset over the turn it has taken. You are correct in the process, I've been through it several times with old motorcycles with no issues. The inspector that is on my case is very young, and I have no idea how much experience she has. I have sent her six photos of 1949 "Vehicle Number" plates, which she rejects, because, and I quote from her last email, "A public VIN on all Chrysler products shall appear on a stainless steel plate, black on color, with the words Chrysler Corporation and the distinctive Chrysler emblem imprinted thereon." I talked to lawyer in my lodge, and my plan is to go through the steps they have requested (posted above) to get the title. When the build report arrives from Chrysler Historical Services, file a formal complaint at the NC DMV, which will trigger an investigation. Document all costs, mileage, time, etc., print all emails, gather photos, copy of the build report, and present them with the whole package along with an invoice for reimbursement ! I know this sounds absurd, but I have no choice at this point.

I thank you all for the information, the link to the decode site might have solved the issue. I called the inspector and discussed, then sent an email with the link and some photos of other '49 "Vehicle Number" tags with the roman numeral "1". She seemed satisfied, but will have to get approval.

Thanks for the replies and information. To clarify, I am speaking of the "Vehicle Number" on the door post. This will have to be used, as it was on the TN title that was submitted to DMV for a NC title. My number is similar to the one posted by Johnny S above, it has the capital " I " in the number, but what I am gathering is this is actually a roman numeral "1". Correct ? I have been trying to post a photo, but cant. NC DMV procedure to assign a new VIN is complicated and costly, so I would like to avoid it if possible. Besides, there is nothing wrong with the car, previous title, etc., except "it doesn't conform to our system". The process is to acquire 2 estimates of the value by registered NC dealers. Then purchase bonding insurance for 1.5 times the value of the highest estimate. There are 2 state forms to be submitted, 1 by the bonding agent, 1 by myself. Then take all this information to the DMV inspector for review. This all seems absurd just to get a title for a vehicle that is perfectly legal and traceable !!!!! 

In '49, did Plymouth use the letter " I " in Vehicle Numbers (door post) ? Background: NC DMV says they no longer like to accept the letter " I " in serial numbers because it does not "conform" to their system ! I have to prove it was used, or they will assign a new number. Crazy I know, but NC DMV are the automotive gestapo now.

Thanks !

Name, brand, type ?

My '49 Suburban armrests are identical to photo #3, even the press bends/marks on the mounts are the same.

Finally got the '49 Suburban home today, and it's stalling very bad off idle. I suspect an accelerator pump issue, so going to do a carb rebuild. P17 is supposed to have a D6H1, but when I checked, it was a D6U1. This is just a driver. Any reason not to use and rebuild the D6U1 ? Thanks in advance !

dlrides: That is an unusual red color. I like it, what is it? Great looking car, you must get a lot of thumbs up on that one. Haven't a clue, it had a re-spray approx. 12 yrs ago, probably not correct, but I think a maroon was available that was closer to red.

The later years dropped closer to the wheel openings. ???

Thanks for the info, sounds like it's a late '49 and should have the one piece glass. When I get it home, I'll check out the other numbers.

Thanks for the information ! The serial number is 18031912. I haven't found the right source to decode yet, but the bumpers and other indicators seem to point to '49. Could be this mid-year change spoke of. I don't have the body # yet.

New to forum, and just bought a 1949 Suburban a few days ago. I have a question about the rear "lift gate" window. The rear window of the one I bought has a one piece window, but I have noticed both one piece and two piece windows on various web photos of 1949's. Which should it be ? Thanks in advance ! Don C