Is there a number stamped in the chassis somewhere on a 33? What do you do if the original owner does not have the paperwork from FFR? Can FFR trace the sale and issue another origin and build sheet?
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Is there a number stamped in the chassis somewhere on a 33? What do you do if the original owner does not have the paperwork from FFR? Can FFR trace the sale and issue another origin and build sheet?
I'm in Indiana as well, have taken a number of FFRs through the process and will tell you that although titling and registration here is easier than in many states the Indiana BMV requires the original Certificate of Origin from Factory Five. Indiana will assign a VIN so the FFR chassis number is irreverent. From everything that I've heard FFR will not issue a duplicate CofO because that opens the door for fraud...but you can contact them and ask.
Good luck!
Jeff
Since I purchased the kit from the original buyer and not FFR direct, the Cert of Origin is in his name. I now have to get a court order to move forward with getting a VIN. Court date set for June 19th, fingers crossed all goes well.
Good luck! Although getting a VIN (not using the FFR one) would help with my problems here in TX! All the TX websites (like, annually renewing registration) barf on the FFR VIN - they don't allow letters in the VIN. Even though TX registered me using a VIN with letters in it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
So I'm stuck in the olden days of mailing checks each year and waiting a month![]()
James
FFR33 #997 (Gen1 chassis, Gen2 body), license plate DRIVE IT says it all! build thread
My build: 350SBC, TKO600, hardtop, no fenders/hood, 32 grill, 3 link, sway bars, 355/30r19
Previous cars: GTD40, Cobra, tubeframe 55 Chevy, 66 Nova, 56 F100
I believe it's because of the location of the letters within the VIN - certain places hold certain significance, like the 1st digit is usually a number, and the last 6 are serial numbers.
-- Mike -- TxMike64 -- @TxMGarage
Gen1.5 Hot Rod '33 #1094 (Stage 1) - 302/AOD '15 IRS - Quad Built - Build Thread
Yes, the placement of the letters and numbers in a VIN have meaning. The first character is the country where the vehicle was manufactured. A 1 is US, a 2 is Canada ect... There are charts that explain what each position(s) represents. Some are universal and some are manufactured specific. The last 6 or 7 are the actual sequential number of the vehicle at the plant where it was built regardless of the model.
33 Hot Rod Stage 1, Gen.2 ordered 11/11/2021 started June 12, 2022, LS3 E-Rod crate engine, Tremec TKX, 8.8 WITH 3.55 Ratio and limited slip with 31 spline axles.17X8 and18x10 Race Star wheels wrapped in Conti Extreme contact DWS tires, Mustang Cobra brakes all around. Electric PS and AC. Hard top, electric windows and bike fenders. First Start 5/31/2023. Go-Kart 6/2/2023.