jmandcb769 10 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 Hi New member here. Happy to join. In the process of buying a 69 sportsroof but the title under body type model says "cp". Does this not stand for coupe? What's your fastback title saying on your personal rides? Thx guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadPilot 10 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 What is the VIN? Digits 3 and 4 tell you what it is: 01 = Coupe 02 = Fastback 03 = Convertible I wouldn't worry about the title. The goverment employees make mistakes more ofthen than not. When I bought my '70 Coupe, the VA title said it was a SEDAN. Sedans are FOUR DOORS. LoL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Mach03 12 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 Hi New member here. Happy to join. In the process of buying a 69 sportsroof but the title under body type model says "cp". Does this not stand for coupe? What's your fastback title saying on your personal rides? Thx guys Check the VIN, I believe a '69 Sportsroof/Fastback should have an "02" in the third and forth numbers in the VIN. "01" or "03" would be a coupe and convertible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 90 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 The title generally doesn't use a number to identify body style like the vin or data plates do. Mine shows cv on my title for convertible. I think it depends on the state though mine is a texas title. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LiLMike 42 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 The DMVs only have a pull down list for body types. Mine says HDTP for hardtop. I wouldn't worry about it as long as the vin matches up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 90 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 I would make sure that the title vin matches the fender apron vin as that is most likely the correct one for the car. The doors ones are usually incorrect due to door changes unless you have an unmolested car. And the dash ones are some times missing. It will be on the top of the rear fender apron close to the shock tower. Mine has a star symbol then the vin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCB-69CJ 11 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) The only legal vin on a 69 is the one on the dash. A 69 missing a dash vin is big trouble. The 69 sportsroof (as others have noted) the 3rd and 4th numbers will be 02. My 69 NJ built car has the apron vin under the quarter panel on the drivers side near the washer bottle. NY does not title cars older than 25 years so I cannot help you there, but as long as the vin matches you should be good to go. Edited October 1, 2013 by JCB-69CJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 90 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 That is not correct about the legal vin. I know for a fact that texas and oklahoma look at the dash but also use the fender apron if it dash is missing. I had that problem with my old 67. The dash plate was missing and the door did not match the vin as it had been replaced. The texas dmv went with the fender apron and it matched the title. The oklahoma dmv did the same when I moved. It is crazy easy to change the dash vin as it is just pop riveted on. It is a lot of work to change the fender apron vin as it is stamped into the apron. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 90 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 It depends on the state, my 69 didnt matter in texas. All mine vin locations match but they never even looked at any of them when I titled it or registered it. Oklahoma did vin checks when I moved but told me as long as either the dash or fender apron match the title you are good. It has to be that way with just about every state because if your dash plate is missing or not readable, how else would you be able to title or register it? Contact the dmv. I am right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCB-69CJ 11 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) Whatever, all I know is if the dash vin is missing or unreadable I would not purchase the car. Maybe that's just me. Edited October 1, 2013 by JCB-69CJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manley 13 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 Hi New member here. Happy to join. In the process of buying a 69 sportsroof but the title under body type model says "cp". Does this not stand for coupe? What's your fastback title saying on your personal rides? Thx guys The information on a title is meaningless as it varies from state to state and there is a set number of options for them to choose from. Sportroof is likely not an option to choose for body type. It's nothing to be concerned with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 90 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 I wouldnt worry about it. If you go to the dmv with the guy and they verify the car has a clean and clear title in his name and the fender apron vin matches, you are good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmandcb769 10 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 Yes I called DMV and verified that it is a sportsroof. It is a 02 on the vin. It checked out clear do its a go. I'll keep you guys updated on this build. Thx!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
