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General Category => Kaiser Forum => Topic started by: JVitale75 on August 26, 2008, 10:22:46 AM

Title: 53 Manhattan VIN Question
Post by: JVitale75 on August 26, 2008, 10:22:46 AM

Can anyone tell me where I can find the VIN number on a 53 Manhattan?  I inherrited the car but it hasnt been registered since 62/63.  DMV doesnt have a record that they can locate.  Please help. 

Jason

Title: Re: 53 Manhattan VIN Question
Post by: Fid on August 26, 2008, 10:44:28 AM

Usually the VIN is inside the driver's door frame on the front. Check there. If it's a 1953 Manhattan, the number will begin with K53x

Title: Re: 53 Manhattan VIN Question
Post by: JVitale75 on August 27, 2008, 07:51:37 AM

Thanks Fid.  I will have to check it out asap.

Title: Re: 53 Manhattan VIN Question
Post by: vt2000driver on September 07, 2008, 11:27:00 PM

i just transfered my 1949 and the vin is the motor #

how the heck the orignal motor was still in the car is beyond me.

Title: Re: 53 Manhattan VIN Question
Post by: Gordie on September 08, 2008, 11:39:47 AM

Many states used the motor number for the serial number years ago.  I know that California did thru 1955.  You were supposed to get a new title when you replaced the motor but most people did not bother to do it.  Fords were a real problem becaust their motor number was on the transmission bellhousing.  With the original motor in your car it will make a nice restoration and good luck with it.