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		Is this an old VIN 
		I just purchased a 1940 Chevy Coupe that has been modified by the last 3 owners. It is about 75% complete and is going to make one BAD ride. The problem being, I do not have a title to the car but the VIN plate, or what I was told is the VIN plate, was provided with the car. I will try to describe this plate the best I can. 
 
 Square aluminum plate with GM manufacture info at the top.
 Below is a series of numbers as follows:
 Style# 40-1027
 Body# F3902
 Trim# 87
 Paint# 279
 
 All the above descriptions are in abbreviations. The plate appears to be really old and in appropriate condition for the year.
 I just want to be able to confirm this plate is a VIN before putting money into the restoration. I live in Ohio and am currently investigating methods to get the vehicle titles, inspected, and on the road. Any advise will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
 
 
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		It's a trim tag, not a VIN plate. 
 
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		Let's see here's a place that may help http://www.its-titles.com/