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Old 02-22-2011, 12:09 PM   #5
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Default Re: 28 model A VIN location

Illinois recognizes only the frame number on Model A's. You will have to raise the body, find and clean off the number, then have a rep from the state police witness it and sign off.

If the frame number does not match your title, you surrender the old title and apply for a new, bonded title. The bonded title will require you to post a cash bond 1.5X the SOS's estimated value, which is usually sky high and independent of any paperwork you have showing a lower value.

If your frame number matches the title, you may still be required to carry a bonded title, depends on which way the wind is blowing in Springfield.

After three years of no claim against the VIN, you apply for a standard Illinois title. Theoretically you can apply for refund of the bond "Pursuant to available bond pool reserve" and minus fund management fees, of course.

NEVER (ever, ever, ever!!) disclose to anyone the VIN on your bonded title. Claims against your title will materialize out of the woodwork.

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