Social Security number stamped into parts of truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Forum4130rl · 02-02-2011, 08:40 PM

Hello all,
When I bought my truck about a half a year ago, I was perplexed by the fact that all the original steel wheels including the spare, the rear axle, one of the rear trailing arms and the drive shaft all have the original owners last name and social security number stamped into them???

At first I just kinda shrugged it off, kinda thought it was neat, but then I got to wondering if this is or was a normal thing to do? Was this a factory or dealership option, or just the owner of the truck doin it on his own? Just curious I guess... Anybody else ran into this?

Goes to show you how times have changed, you'd have to be insane to do something like that now.

Cheers,
Rob

71swb4x4 · 02-02-2011, 09:27 PM

It's not all that insane. If it's a vehicle you plan to keep forever, it's not like someone will be crawling under your truck to check for your social. It would probably be better to put the VIN on instead of the SS#. It sure would be a pain in the butt when someone stole it and realized they had to search down all the identifiable markings and grind them all off.

**leddzepp** · 02-02-2011, 09:50 PM

It was probably done a long time ago...when there was no such thing as identity theft
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**N2TRUX** · 02-02-2011, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

It was probably done a long time ago...when there was no such thing as identity theft

or privacy laws. There was a time that it was recommended to use your SS# as a way to id items. Then federal laws were enacted that prohibited the Feds from sharing your information with anyone "including" LEO's. That's when they started using drivers license numbers instead.

Yes, all of this was before ID theft. Most of it happened before Al Gore invented the internet...

Forum4130rl · 02-02-2011, 10:33 PM

I kinda figured it wasn't much more than that. I just didn't know if it was a one off thing, or it was a popular thing to do back then.

**LockDoc** · 02-02-2011, 11:20 PM

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If the person is deceased you can put the info in here to find out who it was.

http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

LockDoc

pritch · 02-02-2011, 11:24 PM

I remember when I was an Army mechanic we had to scribe our SS # on all our tools. If they were used we had to grind off the old number first. Ah, the good old days

Jeffs70 · 02-03-2011, 01:59 AM

its really crazy and sad at the same time how people can be and change things in the world to where you can not trust with things as such as even a number any longer over their thieving @sses.

treveiger · 02-03-2011, 02:05 AM

Id engrave "if you steal this when i find you im going to engrave my boot print in your butt"

**leddzepp** · 02-03-2011, 03:10 AM

My dad always engraved his stuff with his name and drivers license number...never SS#. This was back in the 70's, and I thought it was common practice.

Keith Seymore · 02-03-2011, 08:59 AM

Yep. Bought some aluminum cylinder heads back in the day; had the original owner's SS# stamped on them.

K

**N2TRUX** · 02-03-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

My dad always engraved his stuff with his name and drivers license number...never SS#. This was back in the 70's, and I thought it was common practice.

It was replaced with the SS engraving. Local LEO's can trace a DL# but not a SS#.

treveiger · 02-03-2011, 06:05 PM

Thats insane, things sure have chaned!

Hottrucks · 02-03-2011, 06:48 PM

,y anniversery Harley has invisable finger print if any sheet metal is stolen you can run a black light over it and the vin shows though the clear coat...take away the light and it disapppears

02-02-2011, 08:40 PM	#1
Forum4130rl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 16	Social Security number stamped into parts of truck? Hello all, When I bought my truck about a half a year ago, I was perplexed by the fact that all the original steel wheels including the spare, the rear axle, one of the rear trailing arms and the drive shaft all have the original owners last name and social security number stamped into them??? At first I just kinda shrugged it off, kinda thought it was neat, but then I got to wondering if this is or was a normal thing to do? Was this a factory or dealership option, or just the owner of the truck doin it on his own? Just curious I guess... Anybody else ran into this? Goes to show you how times have changed, you'd have to be insane to do something like that now. Cheers, Rob

02-02-2011, 09:27 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Social Security number stamped into parts of truck? It's not all that insane. If it's a vehicle you plan to keep forever, it's not like someone will be crawling under your truck to check for your social. It would probably be better to put the VIN on instead of the SS#. It sure would be a pain in the butt when someone stole it and realized they had to search down all the identifiable markings and grind them all off. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-02-2011, 09:50 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Social Security number stamped into parts of truck? It was probably done a long time ago...when there was no such thing as identity theft Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

02-02-2011, 10:33 PM	#5
Forum4130rl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 16	Re: Social Security number stamped into parts of truck? I kinda figured it wasn't much more than that. I just didn't know if it was a one off thing, or it was a popular thing to do back then.

02-02-2011, 11:20 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: Social Security number stamped into parts of truck? - If the person is deceased you can put the info in here to find out who it was. http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-02-2011, 11:24 PM	#7
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Social Security number stamped into parts of truck? I remember when I was an Army mechanic we had to scribe our SS # on all our tools. If they were used we had to grind off the old number first. Ah, the good old days __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

02-03-2011, 01:59 AM	#8
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Social Security number stamped into parts of truck? its really crazy and sad at the same time how people can be and change things in the world to where you can not trust with things as such as even a number any longer over their thieving @sses. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

02-03-2011, 02:05 AM	#9
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Social Security number stamped into parts of truck? Id engrave "if you steal this when i find you im going to engrave my boot print in your butt" __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

02-03-2011, 03:10 AM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Social Security number stamped into parts of truck? My dad always engraved his stuff with his name and drivers license number...never SS#. This was back in the 70's, and I thought it was common practice. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

02-03-2011, 08:59 AM	#11
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: Social Security number stamped into parts of truck? Yep. Bought some aluminum cylinder heads back in the day; had the original owner's SS# stamped on them. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

02-03-2011, 06:05 PM	#13
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Social Security number stamped into parts of truck? Thats insane, things sure have chaned! __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

02-03-2011, 06:48 PM	#14
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Social Security number stamped into parts of truck? ,y anniversery Harley has invisable finger print if any sheet metal is stolen you can run a black light over it and the vin shows though the clear coat...take away the light and it disapppears



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