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armyavncowgirl · 05-06-2005, 11:42 PM

on the back wall behind the seat on the passenger side appears to be a Social Security Number etched into the body. Anyone ever seen something like this done? I'd take a picture of it but if it is in fact someones SSN, I dont want to put it out there. But I found that to be very weird.

moneyguru · 05-06-2005, 11:56 PM

DUring the late 70's and mid 80's it was pretty popular thing to buy an "engraver" or "etcher" and put your Social Security number on your property as proof it was yours if it was ever stolen.

Never understood it, but I do recall a friend engraving his Soc. Sec. Number on his bike.

Maybe that's why it's there?

armyavncowgirl · 05-07-2005, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by moneyguru

DUring the late 70's and mid 80's it was pretty popular thing to buy an "engraver" or "etcher" and put your Social Security number on your property as proof it was yours if it was ever stolen.

Never understood it, but I do recall a friend engraving his Soc. Sec. Number on his bike.

Maybe that's why it's there?

maybe. just thought it was odd when I came acrossed it. more power to the guy

chief bobber · 05-07-2005, 09:15 AM

25 years ago I took an engraver to my bike and every major piece has my S/S number eched in it for prosperity. It was the thing to do back then, these days I have a fit if anyone even askes for it..........."The times they are a changin"

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-07-2005, 09:45 AM

THANK GOD IN TN. IT IS NOW OPTIONAL FOR YOUR DL

dwaite72lnghrn · 05-07-2005, 01:23 PM

My dad would do that. I etch my PA driver license into all of my guns and important things as any COP can find you with a DL# but no COP can find you with a SSN.

Longhorn Man · 05-07-2005, 11:27 PM

In all reality, they can't legally use your SSN as ID like that. a drivers license number is better as an ID# becouse it is a legal ID.
Granted, SSN will work, and most cops don't even know you aren't supposed to use it, but like mentioned, it's a bit of a bad idea to let ppl have your SSN anymore.

armyavncowgirl, does the Bell County hot check department still require a ssn and drivers license number on checks? When they passed that back in '99 or so it p!ssed a LOT of ppl off. I stopped using checks at that point.

armyavncowgirl · 05-08-2005, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

armyavncowgirl, does the Bell County hot check department still require a ssn and drivers license number on checks? When they passed that back in '99 or so it p!ssed a LOT of ppl off. I stopped using checks at that point.

Yeah they do! And it irritates me because now its printed on all my danged checks. Thats why I dont use checks unless I absolutely have to.

sneakysnake · 05-08-2005, 01:39 AM

Untill a couple of years ago in OK. your SS and DL were the same.Used to weld or paint your # on stock and flatbed trailers for all the world to see.

05-06-2005, 11:42 PM	#1
armyavncowgirl C10 Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 194	question about a number etched in my 67 on the back wall behind the seat on the passenger side appears to be a Social Security Number etched into the body. Anyone ever seen something like this done? I'd take a picture of it but if it is in fact someones SSN, I dont want to put it out there. But I found that to be very weird.

05-06-2005, 11:56 PM	#2
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	DUring the late 70's and mid 80's it was pretty popular thing to buy an "engraver" or "etcher" and put your Social Security number on your property as proof it was yours if it was ever stolen. Never understood it, but I do recall a friend engraving his Soc. Sec. Number on his bike. Maybe that's why it's there? __________________ "Do the things you fear to do and the death of fear is certain"

05-07-2005, 09:15 AM	#4
chief bobber Sanity is a state of mind Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Humpshire Posts: 93	25 years ago I took an engraver to my bike and every major piece has my S/S number eched in it for prosperity. It was the thing to do back then, these days I have a fit if anyone even askes for it..........."The times they are a changin" __________________ 67 K-10 8ft step 250/465/timken 4 shaft/373 to 1 70 C-10 Panel Vortec V/5spd BW od /307 to 1 70 C-30 9ft stepside dump 350/465/ posi and a few too many other trucks, cars, jeeps, cruisiers, and M/Cs ...o~`o

05-07-2005, 09:45 AM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	THANK GOD IN TN. IT IS NOW OPTIONAL FOR YOUR DL __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-07-2005, 01:23 PM	#6
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	My dad would do that. I etch my PA driver license into all of my guns and important things as any COP can find you with a DL# but no COP can find you with a SSN. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

05-07-2005, 11:27 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	In all reality, they can't legally use your SSN as ID like that. a drivers license number is better as an ID# becouse it is a legal ID. Granted, SSN will work, and most cops don't even know you aren't supposed to use it, but like mentioned, it's a bit of a bad idea to let ppl have your SSN anymore. armyavncowgirl, does the Bell County hot check department still require a ssn and drivers license number on checks? When they passed that back in '99 or so it p!ssed a LOT of ppl off. I stopped using checks at that point.

05-08-2005, 01:39 AM	#9
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Untill a couple of years ago in OK. your SS and DL were the same.Used to weld or paint your # on stock and flatbed trailers for all the world to see.



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