i dont know what youre trying to do, but i had a friend who had a 64 rambler. someone along the lines lost the title to it before he got it. when the title was reissued, the person who applied for it took the number from the door post. which actually the part number for the door post!! this guy knew where to find the vin since it was pre vin plate and re applied for the title with the correct number. i dont know what youre trying to do, but if youre not worried about value or historic accuracy and just want to get plates on it, id make up a number, go to the dmv, and see if they'll issue you the title or what ever it is youre doing. if you cant read it, chances are no one else will be able to either. they can only give you shit and say no.
jc