Quote Originally Posted by Henry Rifle
Dave,

Are those numbers then used as the VIN?

Regardless of any numbers stamped in a frame - or on a MSO, Virginia issues a new VIN plate.

Nebraska didn't care what was stamped on the frame (nothing, since it was a TCI) since my repro plate matched my title.

Most DMVs could fubar a bread sandwich.
Yup, they become the VIN once your car passes inspection and the registration is processed.