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no VIN #
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:13 am
by wanderer
i am about to purchase a 1980 712 ambulance that was imported 5 years ago according to seller, but just noticed that there is no VIN in the picture of the data plate...should i be worried?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... MEDWX%3AIT
i hope the link is still valid
Re: no VIN #
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:26 am
by Jim LaGuardia
That vehicle is not legal in California and you will NOT be able to register it here
California only allows gray market vehicles manufactured up to dec 31 1974 by state law.
Re: no VIN #
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:31 am
by wanderer
ah crap
Re: no VIN #
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:32 am
by wanderer
what about colorado? my mom lives there, could i get it registered there?
Re: no VIN #
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:40 am
by totaljoint
No VIN, registered in a different state from use: lots-a-luck with insurance.
Re: no VIN #
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:37 pm
by wanderer
well i'm moving out of california in august, and might be in colorado for a while.
Re: no VIN #
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:42 pm
by wanderer
ok, just heard back from the guy, apparently the VIN is stamped on the plate and is just not visible in picture. so i have a VIN#
Re: no VIN #
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 1:26 pm
by wanderer
AZ712DK wrote:
FYI, buying sight unseen you have been warned.
flying out this week to look over and drive.
Re: no VIN #
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 4:26 pm
by Jim LaGuardia
Look up the vehicle laws for Colorado or call Linden engineering (in Golden Co )
to find out if it can be registered there.
Re: no VIN #
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:32 pm
by wanderer
thanks, i've left a message at linden engineering, and am waiting for reply. it looks as if there is a separate emissions test for vehicles made before 1981, it is more lenient, but still not sure if a pinz would pass it.
is there any steps to take to make a pinz more emissions friendly?
Re: no VIN #
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:26 pm
by krick3tt
I have had my pinz up for the emissions test in CO. Not a problem but there is only one guy that I know that does Pinzies.
edit: Forget the PM. Here is the info. Dennis recommends this guy as he knows pinzies. This is where I go.
only thing is, he does not work in KM's, the DOL really doesn't care how far you have gone.
Jerry's Emissions 5290 W 4th Ave Lakewood, CO
303-237-3466
hours: M-F 8:30 to 5:30 Sat 9 - 3
Morris
Re: no VIN #
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:28 am
by undysworld
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Re: no VIN #
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:11 pm
by lindenengineering
Guys
I was browsing and glancing over this post, I suppose its worthy of a mention.
In Colorado you will have no problem with Jerry's Emissions--BUT he doesn't do adjustments only testing.
If the rig is made after 1981 it has to be tested by the state monopoly and a whole set of different regulations apply. The 710's will rarely pass unless the tester overlooks something--like the HE is a Cat! Which we have done by "B essing" the main man --once!
If its a 712 it will up to 1982 as no Cat needed --it (712) falls under a commercial truck catagory! Just.--due to its GVWR.
Hope that is of help.
Dennis
Re: no VIN #
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:03 am
by undysworld
Hello Dennis,
Very nice to see your name show up here again. Hope all is well with you and your family.
Paul Underwood
Re: no VIN #
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 10:32 am
by lindenengineering
Hello Paul
Yes all is well, incl the family and I hope you/family and Pinz are having fun.
Very best regards
Dennis