Mis matching VINs

[CCR]

I’m considering purchasing a very nice 74 bronco. The frame vin is not completely legible however I can tell it does not match the vin on the title that matches the tag on glove box and door jamb sticker. Here in CA I believe dmv would refer it to CHP. If CHP reassigns it a new vin how bad is that when I go to resell? With mismatching vins in general, is that a big deal in the bronco world? Thank you

 

[Broncobowsher]

It absolutely affects value.
I consider it something the seller must take care of before selling it. You don't want to be holding the bag when they go through enough of a frame inspection and decide someone else owns your Bronco. If the seller won't fix this first, don't buy it.

Now how much of a hit? A trail rig, not that big of a deal. You have a mis match of parts for most trail rigs anyway. So long as the state says it is yours, do what you want. The nicer the Bronco, the bigger the hit will be. 20% maybe?

Another issue can be insurance. This will likely be considered a reconstructed vehicle. Insurance can be hard to get, more expensive, and not consider the Bronco to be worth as much.

 

[ba123]

Agree that it all depends what you do with it.

I have two vins because of the choice I made to mismatch in CA, reasons should be obvious...But, I own them both and would sell both with the Bronco.

As far as inspection and reg is concerned PM me and I'll make a recommendation if you'd since you're close to me but I would recommend owning both titles if possible. If not possible or not legible then prob better to discuss other options offline.

 

[1969miller]

i would pass on it, especially in CA. The frame VIN wins, could end up being legal trouble in the future.

 

[rjrobin2002]

You could get a title that matches the frame Vin from this guys company out of Tennessee and then get a new glove box door tag so both match made if you wanted. I know several people that have used him.

 

[CCR]

Thank you all for the real world and sound advice. CHP would “Blue Tag” it. As well as classifying it as a Reconstructed vehicle. Sounds like too big of a hassle and a re sale nightmare. Going to keep hunting. If anyone out there has one for sale feel free to hit me up. Thanks again!

 

[.94 OR]

Mine is a dual VIN rig.
I owned the '71, it got T-boned so I picked up a CLEAN '67 for the body. This was in Idaho and they stamped both VIN's on the door tag.
Moved to Oregon and they required a trip to OSP to inspect and verify, then DMV stamped a new door tag with one VIN. Problem is, the lady slipped and mucked it up.
I'm likely going to retire back to Idaho so I haven't installed the OR VIN tag.