The Ford Barn

halpeters · 10-05-2024, 05:57 PM

Automobile Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) did not start until the 1954 model year. A VIN is unique to each vehicle, and is assigned by the manufacturer, in accordance with Federal Law.

Prior to 1954, cars had what ever the manufacturer chose to put on it, and what the State chose to use. Most States used the motor number.

The Ford Model A, started with Motor Number 1, and was given to Thomas Edison, and went up from there.... There are potentially many cars with the same motor serial number - I'm not sure what states do, if your serial number matches an old Chevy, or Model T, etc.

DMV's incorrectly refer to it as a VIN, and I'm surprised this doesn't cause more problems.

10-05-2024, 05:57 PM	#31
halpeters Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2024 Posts: 17	Re: Title for car where engines are swapped Automobile Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) did not start until the 1954 model year. A VIN is unique to each vehicle, and is assigned by the manufacturer, in accordance with Federal Law. Prior to 1954, cars had what ever the manufacturer chose to put on it, and what the State chose to use. Most States used the motor number. The Ford Model A, started with Motor Number 1, and was given to Thomas Edison, and went up from there.... There are potentially many cars with the same motor serial number - I'm not sure what states do, if your serial number matches an old Chevy, or Model T, etc. DMV's incorrectly refer to it as a VIN, and I'm surprised this doesn't cause more problems.