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Manufacturer’s manual, owner’s manual, instruction book, serial number, engine number, VIN number ... WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? The obvious answer ... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

As Brian said, page 2 of the manufacturer’s original owner’s manual. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Happy Holidays to all! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I live in a state that does not issue VIN plates like the one shown above. I live in a state that does, however, require a “VIN inspection” wherein the number on the existing title must match the number on the car. If not, all the paperwork has to be verified and a salvage title will be issued...

The manufacturer’s manual states that the engine number is the serial number. The engine number is not legible, therefore the vehicle in effect has no serial number. There’s the possibility that it also has a frame number, and there’s an even stronger possibility that it’s also not legible...

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This. The bureaucracy of 2018 could not have been predicted in 1931. “Standardization” — in as much as it existed at the time — has changed. I guess I didn’t realize that every Model A on the road has the original engine with perfectly legible stampings, and I’m alone in this quandary, a great...

Ordered! A little more expensive than McMaster, but accurate. Thanks, fellas. I will soon have a “numbers matching” car. [emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yep, that’s the plan. It will all match when I arrive at the inspection station. I haven’t verified the frame number. I imagine it’s also not legible and that’s a lot of work for potentially nothing. Perhaps one day I’ll find out. In any case, the frame WILL match the engine number on that day...

In Kentucky, a vehicle must pass a sheriff’s VIN inspection before a title can be issued. I have the original title, last issued in 1964 in the state of West Virginia with the original serial number. The motor was replaced during restoration between 1964-67. FWIW, I have the original motor...

Odd request, but bear with me. I’m planning on restamping my block (needs to pass VIN inspection to get a Kentucky title). I want to get it done when I get back from holiday travel, but I forgot to triple-check the size of the very faint numbers that currently exist on the engine. I want to...

“Pap” is actually my grandfather. I sent the video of it running to my mom who showed it to him. She said he was really excited to hear it running! I’ll be up to see him at the end of the week. [emoji846] The first thing it got was fresh oil, gas and coolant. Then it got all ignition parts...

Coolant seeping out between the head and block was my first clue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

After a few snags, the ‘31 fired up today for the first time in about 15 years. The coolant system sprung some leaks (which I expected) and the head gasket appears to be toast. But by George, she runs. https://youtu.be/70o5fm0vmlc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

R.IP., Jerry. I hear Model As never break down in the great beyond.