1956 Safeway trailer Vin location/plate
Hi all, I have a 1956 Safeway trailer that has been stripped down to the frame. I am hoping to find someone else with one that could show me where and what the Vin stamp or plate looks like. I hav...
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Serial number most likely was on the now missing trailer box, typically a sticker that was typically placed on the trailer box on the drivers side of the trailer.
Some manufacturers would stamp the serial number on the tongue A frame, some may have marked the axles..
Serial numbers and placement were not "standardized" into VINs on older trailers and often did not follow any real logic..
Depending on your states DMV, four digits can present a challenge to reregister and some states may require a brand new VIN to be generated.
So, I would hold off on making any permanent alterations (markings) until you check with YOUR local DMV, they will be a far better resource than using the Internet.
Some manufacturers would stamp the serial number on the tongue A frame, some may have marked the axles..
Serial numbers and placement were not "standardized" into VINs on older trailers and often did not follow any real logic..
Depending on your states DMV, four digits can present a challenge to reregister and some states may require a brand new VIN to be generated.
So, I would hold off on making any permanent alterations (markings) until you check with YOUR local DMV, they will be a far better resource than using the Internet.
