Re: Why were engine numbers used to register trucks during 1940s

Posted by Arthur on Shelter Island [67.84.143.155] on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 22:41:06 :

In Reply to: Why were engine numbers used to register trucks during 1940s posted by Eric B. [99.100.188.129] on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 21:52:11 :

Because it's more work to swap an engine than it is to swap a VIN plate. (On a stolen truck.)

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• That makes sense, but it seems odd - Eric B. 22:57:23 03/18/2014
  • Re: That makes sense, but it seems odd - gmharris 12:30:07 03/19/2014
    • And, - gmharris 13:08:38 03/19/2014

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