Army Auction Jeep---Chassis Number

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mirasifjan (mirasifjan) 2011-07-16 16:43:21 +0500 #1

Dear Fellows!
I am purchasing an Army Auctioned CJ5 Model 1961 which has recently been restored. Jeep is currently unregistered.

Original Army Auction voucher is available, also the engine swap receipt is available alongwith other NOCs. Problem is I could not locate the chassis number on the chassis anywhere. It is supposed to be punched somewhere on the girders at the wheels arcs or at the front but i could not find it. Either these numbers have been lost due to rusting in last 50 years or the heavy paint layer on the chassis has covered it. The seller claims that 2nd reason is probably correct and now saying that this chassis number can be re-punched on the chassis. He claims that all army auction jeeps get their chassis number re-punched at time of restoration.
My question is that IS IT LEGAL TO RE_PUNCH A VEHICLE CHASSIS NUMBER YOURSELF? I seriously doubt it.
Please guide me if someone has experienced similar situation and also inform the detailed legal procedure to do it.
Thanks in advance!

fouadar (fouadar) 2011-07-17 16:12:22 +0500 #2

bump.

mirasifjan (mirasifjan) 2011-07-19 05:00:44 +0500 #3

Bumping Again!

taimoorkhan (taimoorkhan) 2011-07-19 05:49:32 +0500 #4

The army guys punch the numbers "themselves" and in most cases its on the top of left girder just behind the front bumper.

I'll see if I can find a pic of my jeep's chassis no. I've heard mechanics do re-punch the Chassis no.themselves but I dont think its the right thing to do.

Hope this helps.

Regards

Taimoor

tayyabbaig (tayyabbaig) 2011-07-19 08:26:58 +0500 #5

@OP

Can I see ur jeep in Rahimyar Khan as I can see ur location. I'll be visiting RYK in couple of days.

mirasifjan (mirasifjan) 2011-07-20 08:02:27 +0500 #6

@taimoorkhan

Thanks alot dear. I'll get this place checked. Currently this place is covered with another plate on which the spotlights are installed. I'll have to remove this plate and check again. In case you can arrange a picture showing the specific area, it would be a great help.
By the way... have you been in Cadet College HasanAbdal? I had a senior by that name.

@tayyabbaig
You are most welcome to see the jeep but unfortunately the Jeep is not currently with me here in Rahim Yar Khan. It is currently in my hometown Lodhran (A city near Bahawalpur). If you are interested to visit it there, I can connect you to my younger brother Nauman.
Just for an idea, you can check the jeep pictures in MY RIDES section here on Pakwheels.