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Without any other docs there is no way the popo can tell if it is legit or not...



The 'popo' AKA police can contact the NICB who do have a database which does have the body numbers on microfiche & they can be linked to the original VIN.

A couple of years ago a guy in CA had a '68 Barracuda with a 1969 dash & VIN, the CHPs were made aware of it by a member of the NICB & his title was pulled since it did not match the body. They also checked to see if the '68 body was stolen. He was told to go to the CA DMV & apply for a state issued VIN.