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Dccomms · Joined: 12 Jul 2018 Posts: 5

: hi hope you can help, I am a newbie to owning a Chevy
I am the proud new owner of a Chevy 1949 half ton truck
I am trying to register it in the Uk, but I am having problems, the paperwork I have is based on the engine number and not the chassis number, back in 1949 I have heard Chevy mostly based on the engine number

my engine number is GBA495415
the chassis number is 21GPA-2291

the dvla are wanting proof of the year the vehicle is made based on the Chassis number, I can send over there letter they sent me, or they are happy with a letter from an owners club or backed up info on why the engine number, and a letter from you guys stating this would really help
regards Derek

ukdave2002 · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4104 Location: South Cheshire

The DVLA have tightened things up in recent years.. You are best engaging the clubs DVLA officer, this is the individual who the DVLA recognise as a trusted authority, the DVLA will require evidence that dates the vehicle, it can't just be the club officers opinion.
The DVLA will also want evidence that all import duties have been paid.

As long as GM have kept production records you should be ok. Or a US registration doc?. For Uk vehicles the DVLA will no longer accept an old tax disc as the sole evidence.

Dave

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22437 Location: UK

Welcome to the forum.

DVLA have a list of approved individuals and/or clubs that can authenticate vehicle registration requests. This applies to people wanting to re-instate an old registration to a vehicle that has lost its registration, or to people (like you) wishing to register an imported vehicle for the first time.

In your case, you'd need to link up with a DVLA-recognised American car club. There are several US car clubs in the UK, and I'm sure that at least one will be recognised by DVLA for these purposes.

When it was imported, did it go through the NOVA process? Does the truck still have a US title?

RJ
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V8 Nutter · Joined: 27 Aug 2012 Posts: 587

I am not absolutely sure but the engine number and chassis number is probably the same. You will need a NOVA document to prove import duties have been paid. The American title (registration document) always makes things easier. Richard Miller of the American Auto Club U.K.is officially recognised by the D.V.L.A. Contact Richard by e. mail Richard_miller235@hotmail.com. The club also has a web site and face book pages, just search A.A.C.U.K.

Don't know what's happened but that should not be a complete underline on the e. mail address just an underscore between Richard and miller

Dccomms · Joined: 12 Jul 2018 Posts: 5

Dccomms · Joined: 12 Jul 2018 Posts: 5

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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22437 Location: UK

Any photos of the truck to hand? Friends locally have a '53 3100.

RJ
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Bill Fillip · Joined: 06 Apr 2017 Posts: 17

Derek, I realize this is a rather old thread, but I live in the U.S. and have copies of Branham Automobile Reference Book, which was the American equivalent of Glass's in the U.K. and a recognized authority used by insurance companies, to resolve disputes, etc. For 1949, in the half-ton section, it is stated that Serial Numbers GP 1001 to 31004 and Motor Numbers GB 1001 to 1031807 were used for the 1949 model-year. This prefix changes every year. In 1948, it was FP/FB. In 1950, it was HP/HB. If a scan of the page would be of any help, I'd be happy to post it or send it along.