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Oh man. Hate to hear that. Thanks for the info, though. That helps knowing that the chrome strip didn't come in until mid-68. I have a confession to make also. I've owned a 280zx, a 300zx and a 350 6-speed. Sure did like them, especially the 350. Sold it when we moved to the country and had...

Will do next chance we get. We have really been getting a lot of rain this Spring and it seems to fall every weekend. Not complaining because our 100+ degree days will soon be upon us.

As soon as it quits raining every weekend down in East Texas, we'll pull the car out and try to locate engine, tranny and whatever other numbers might tell the story on the car. At that point, I'll contact the Texas DMV Officer to see if they will issue a Texas VIN Plate. Promise to keep you...

Done!

At this point, that sounds like a good plan to me!

I have not been able to get through to a real person anyway so may just leave this mystery buried.:angel12:

Good point. Will just call it a whiskey runner. Have a great weekend!

Love shopping on Ebay but given I have a Franken Runner, I wouldn't even know how to re-create the fender tag. Next step is to visit with the Texas DMV patrol man to see if he can put another patch on it.:banghead:

Franken Runner actually does have a nice ring to it :finga:

Aye, aye, aye. What a mess. Knowing my luck this car belonged to some Deliverance style whiskey runner dude who is still looking for it to this day. Sure wish I had the pull to get inside the DMV records to see what really did go on. I guess I'll never know.

You are correct. The State issued VIN # is all jacked up. Dave with mmcdetroit confirmed that there were no B bodies manufactured in Ontario in 1968. I have yet to be able to get anyone on the line with the CA DMV department. I'm getting a bit discouraged. Again, will keep digging and let...

That's so true. I really do not believe too many people at the DMV know anything about the old classics. Hoping to get lucky and actually find someone who does. Again, I'll keep you all posted of any new developments.

Very likely. So hoping to get it straightened out one way or the other. Will keep you all posted with any new developments. Thanks to all for your useful tips and advice.

Hmmmm, I'll double check on that. Looks like the mystery remains. Thanks.

Correct, assuming it was manufactured in St. Louis. According to the VIN I have, it was manufactured in Ontario. F = Windsor Ontario

Agreed. I do not much care for these wheels. As soon as we can afford it, we'll trade these out. Will look at the exhaust tips also. Thanks!

Thanks. No insult taken. I did mention that point to the man at mmcdetroit but he said that is incorrect - there were Satellites and RRs built at the Ontario plant in 1968. So, it appears that the M (if indeed car is a Satellite) is incorrect or the F (if indeed car is a RR) is...

State applied VIN tag matches the title but I'm trying to figure out if car is a RR or Satellite. State applied VIN tag and title show it to be a RR with a 318. There is no such thing. From there it went to me having a bogus car, get rid of, part it out, and so forth. No wonder you and I got...

I shared the VIN # from the title early on. Since this CA issued VIN tag has the same #, I didn't think this would clear anything up. Good to hear and makes me feel better just hearing you say that. I'm still interested to know what happened with the VIN # on the tag and title as it still...

Nope, I'm pretty tech savvy and know how to post a picture. Have been advised by the people I'm working with not to do so. At this point, I don't want to share it with you. How's that for fishy?

Here is a pic of the State of California tag.

Thanks for the advice. I've already visited the insurance company and the Dept of MV. The fact that the SO #s are hard to read and may have been tampered with is no longer the issue as the State of CA issued a new VIN tag for it. My issue is that the VIN # seems to have a discrepancy in it...

Agreed, wholeheartedly! That's exactly what we're working on. Thanks!

Sorry, I don't play games. Not into that sort of thing. The SO # is stamped on the support - I can read about 5 of the numbers, I'm just guessing at the remaining #s. I can read most of the numbers in the trunk. When we have some sunny days on the weekend, we're going to look for the...

Yes, the State of CA Dept of MV issued a VIN plate in 2003 and that matches the title. When I called, I was told that there is no evidence of foul play in their data base and that the car was re-titled when it was restored or salvaged. However, when deciphering the VIN # there is a discrepancy...

Really - what do you even know of the situation besides what your lame brain has conjured up? If I wanted to screw someone over do you think I would be spending time and money trying to figure out what the heck is up and publicizing it? You are the dummy. There has been some really great...

Actually the State of California issued a VIN plate for the car back in 2003. I believe that is when the error occurred. It appears they may have transposed one of the letters/numbers and that's what we're trying to figure out. I had no problem transferring title, registering it or insuring...

Very good advice!

I sure do hope it's that simple! Left a message with the local tax office. Thanks!

The numbers are very hard to read on both Rad Support, transmission and in the trunk. Looks like this is going to remain a mystery and is a real Whiskey Runner.