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    Fighting corrosion of voltage regulator connections 1950 Plymouth

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    Hi

    I live in humid S Louisiana. I noticed that my generator was not fully charging the battery. I replaced two wires, removed the regulator and wire brushed the contacts in both the regulator and generator then reinstalled.  It worked but 24 hrs later had the same problem  I repeated the above and again, it worked.  I then applied some lithium grease to the exposed wire connections and now it does not work.  Is there some safe substance i can lot on these exposed connections to prevent corrosion?  Connections are steel as are the screws holding the wires to the connections.  Are new voltage regulators made of steel or brass?  Would brass screws to hold the connections together be better?  Thanks

    Title nightmare - 1950 Plymouth in Indiana

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    I am the original poster. The car was bought in Indiana and shipped to Louisiana. When I had a physical inspection done be the Louisiana State Police they found an original engine number stamp on the frame which does not match my engine number. That's the issue. In Indiana the car was titled with the engine number not the frame vin number. Thanks 

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    Title nightmare - 1950 Plymouth in Indiana

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    17 minutes ago, wayne sheldon said:

    Every state is different. Some states are easy, a few impossible. Most, somewhere in between. You need to talk with people familiar with your state. In some cases, the only 'fix' is to have an out-of-state title generated (legally), and then after a few moths transfer back into your state.  Usually, there is a simpler and more legal way to be handled. 

     

    46 minutes ago, 1912Staver said:

    In 1950 did the numbers even match in the first place ? Often engine numbers were different from frame numbers right from the factory at this time. 

    I am no expert on 1950 Plymouths , but several other cars I am familiar with had engine numbers totally different from the car serial number and were that way from day 1.  Sounds like you need to do some factory parts book and shop manual research.  Your local DMV may be asking for something that does not exist.

    Not sure at this point. According to Plymouth blogs the frame was stamped with the original engine number and that is what my state is saying. So confused at this point I don't know. 

    Title nightmare - 1950 Plymouth in Indiana

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    Hi. I'm at my wits end here in Louisiana. I purchased a 1950 Plymouth in Indiana.  

    The engine number and frame numbers do not match. Therefore I cannot title and register it here. 

     

    The engine swap was made 2 owners back in VA. I contacted him and he said that they only used engine numbers in VA so he did not worry about the frame. 

     

    I can't sell it or even junk it without a title. It's a beautiful car in mint condition. I'm thinking of taking my losses and donating it to a university or museum of i can do it without a title. 

    Can anybody help me out there?Thanks

    Any thoughts on how to title it or donate it without a title?  

     

     

    Thanks

    Title nightmare - 1950 Plymouth in Indiana

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    No, just a body number.  The serial number is on the driver side door post but it is screwed on so the DMV won't accept it.  I need to show the stamped original engine number which is supposed to be on the frame.  

     

    The car is in shipment so I cannot look at it yet.  Was just checking if anyone had this problem.  Thanks

     

    Title nightmare - 1950 Plymouth in Indiana

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    Hi

    I purchased a 1950 Plymouth whose title has the original serial number as the VIN on the title.  The original engine has been replaced.  I was told that the original engine VIN was also stamped on the left outboard side of the frame above the rear axel.  This would help our State Police verify that the original car is for real so I can get them to sign off and hence, title it in Louisiana.

     

    Is the location of the original engine stamp correct?

     

    Thanks

     

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