Going after frame VIN on 1929 Roadster.

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I'm finally biting the bullet and going after the frame VIN (located under the left front body mount, hopefully) of my 1929 Model A Roadster. New law in Texas says you can't sell your car unless car VIN matches Title VIN. My engine number does not match the title VIN. I'm pretty sure the frame VIN will, since this car looks like it was restored from a car already in pretty good condition.


I'm wondering which would be easier. Unbolting the splash pan from the rear fender and removing front fender/splash pan/running board as a unit or unbolting the front fender from the splash pan and removing them separately.


The procedure I have in mind is as follows:


Remove all left side body to frame bolts.
Back off nuts on all right side body to frame bolts.
Remove steering column clamp.
Remove choke rod.
Remove hood.
Remove the two firewall to radiator rods.
Raise left side of body slightly.
Remove the left front fender and left splash shield/running board Assy.
Remove the left rear fender bracket (at back).
Leave the left rear fender attached to body.
Leave the right front fender and right splash shield/running board Assy intact.
Remove right rear fender.
Raise the left side of the body about 3”, pivoting the body about the loose right side body to frame bolts.


3” should be enough clearance to get in with a dremel with wire brush to clean top of frame and see the VIN.



Call the Dept of Transportation Officer to come out and confirm that the VIN on frame is same as VIN on title and certify appropriately.


I would appreciate comments or anything I may have overlooked.


Thanks,
Bill