Huzzad

had this issue a few days ago purchasing another 49 plymouth they wrote down the block id not the actual vin number so I explained to them before they finished the paper work it would match up with over 50k other cars if I register it as that vin, so he corrected it. there are many things you can do at this point which are all not illegal. 1 take the actual vin number and the block id number and check if it is stolen, if they both come up clean you go to california dmv show the paper proof of sale or nevada dmv should allow it and have the title given to you. This is the gray area what you could do, if it does not show up in any records take it to dmv ask them for a form to reclaim a lost title and lie tell them it was in the family and you need a new title made for it in your name it requires all the same inspections and cost, it just cuts out the 80+ miles of dmv driving. Should point out. For california, a master mechanic may remove and reinstal a vin for the purpose of restoring or rebuilding, also in cases of cab swaps, I learned this from my father when we rebuilt a 1963 gmc, you could check on your state and see if they will fix it all, and remember they do not need to see the car to run the numbers just write it all down first.

I would "plan on doing also" a muilty tone while keeping to the second color choice of the vehicle it goes in while painting anything that oil would normally show or dirt areas as bright as I can to show how clean I keep it, however if this is a drive at least 200 miles every day then I would go with as suggested black or satin black for a cool look or even smokey gray

with the second to last comment you made Matt I think if the battery is dead each time you came back the coil would be the first thing I check then if it runs then shuts off when I go would be shorts, but I would do the normal check arounds plugs then coil then see if my lights worked without turning over the motor then put a voltage meter and watch the battery and see if it drains when I start or if it is draining to fast from something else, my experience would say you are shorting out with that type of shuting down and worst case your generator just went. you can try by passing it to see if it works before changing anything. good luck!

Hi I am new to these forums so I apologise if I am stepping over the line or feet with this, I personally own a 49 and 50 rebuilding the 49 as we speak. I had the same issue with my 50 you posted in the first post, however I knew my brakes were not tight and I did researching on front to back of the vehicle, and found they did a higher gear for lower rpms for long life they also have a slow down feature when going down hills and when you release the peddle to slow the car down to cause less wear on the transmission and motor. Also would like to say your car looks beautiful I personally like 4 doors over 2 doors.