DaveAspi Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) Added a 1949 Jeepster to my collection, and trying to get her titled and registered in California. DMV is seeking “2” areas of VIN verification on the car. I only know of 1- under the dash above the glovebox. Any members familiar with Jeeps/Jeepsters, that can point to another VIN location? Or, a site stating that these only came with one area for identification? Also, any info on engine ID’s and identifying when the JEEPSTER engine was born- or original to the vehicle? See attached pictures. Thanks in advance for any assistance.. I’ll also post this under TECHNICAL. Dave Edited September 1, 2018 by DaveAspi Pictures (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 engines create a second vin location, but only if the engine is original to the vehicle. have never heard of the 2 vins requirement........... Cali is a very easy state to title in if you have problems with dmv, the easiest thing to do, is go to AAA and hand them 70. they will do all your paperwork for you and blow it right through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Perhaps they are referring to the engine number which is used as a title number in some states. @JACK M, can you help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAspi Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 The engine number is part of the verification issue as well. Trying to get info verifying that this engine came with this Jeepster. I am not finding info of Jeepster number and production runs to match the numbers and/or VIN number. This Jeepster has the 6 cylinder in it. But, isn’t “4-63” supposed to be a 4 cylinder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Yes, see my post of a few minutes ago in the other thread. About to go out for the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 The tag you show on the passenger side inside firewall is the only one that I know of. My mats and seats are all out so I will look behind the seat riser today and try to give you some results tomorrow about this time of day. Mine has the bracket looking thing on the hump and I am curious as to what it is for. I will look on that for a number as well. Your car came with the 4 cylinder so if it were me I wouldn't even try to use any number that you find on the engine if it is a six. I think that somewhere I have some reference as to what serial numbers were on which engines. I confirmed that the 4 cylinder engine in mine at least is the right year for the car. It was thought by the seller that it was not original to the car however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 YES, YOUR 6 CYLINDER ENGINE IS AN ADD ON. rivets would have also held your tag on, so guessing some "work" has been done to your jeep. as said, AAA can take care of you, if you dont mind spending 70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAspi Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Jack, that would me be GREAT if you can do some recon on what yours has. Best guesses and comments are that this engine is NOT the one my Jeepster was born with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAspi Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Visited AAA yesterday and have temp registration pending more investigation. The more info I am armed with the easier it may be to title. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 sometimes the less info and silence are better...................! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAspi Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Agreed, but I have already opened that Pandora’s Box. ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Well, I looked at the mystery bracket on the hump and found no numbers. I still am wondering if that bracket has a purpose. I don't see any numbers behind the seat either. I didn't do any sanding but did use a strong flash light and no results. I am afraid many sellers really don't always know if what they have is original or not. My experience with buying from a state that don't issue titles to be relatively easy here in Oregon as they have a big book that describes each states requirements. But they do need a registration from the no title state. Oregon DMV accepted the Texas title and verified that the vin tag below the glove box matched the title. I am a stickler for paper work as Oregon makes it very difficult if there is no good paper work or if it isn't perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAspi Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 I DO have Connecticut title signed over. Taking all of my paperwork back to AAA Tuesday morning. As for the seller not knowing what he was selling, the VIN is for. 4 cylinder, and the Jeepster has a 6. He SHOULD have known- and I should have had my info prior to buying. No buyers remorse, VERY cool car, but could have negotiated a better deal with ALL the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 It should go right through Dave. Never ever heard of anyone in Cali having a problem. Nebraska and Ohio, now thats another story........................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAspi Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Excellent, I will keep the forum posted. Cross your fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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