Texas guys, how to track down an old truck??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Critter · 07-21-2010, 11:47 PM

I have regretted selling my 68 since I saw it driving away from my house in 1997. Every day since then I have wanted it back. How does Texas work as far as tracking down current owners of vehicles. I know I have the VIN # somewhere but haven't located it yet. Assuming I do, what is my next step, go to the DMV?

Here is a pic of the truck just for the heck of it...

**BIG ORANGE** · 07-22-2010, 06:38 AM

So why did you sell it, if you have so much regrets in doing so???

68gmsee · 07-22-2010, 09:07 AM

Might be hard to tack down unless you know someone in the motor vehicle department or law enforcement.

But, as nice as that truck looks, you're going to have a hard time convincing whoever has it to return it.

BACKYARD88 · 07-22-2010, 10:35 AM

I'm not sure how it works. I have been trying to track down a '67 Camaro I owned years ago with no luck.

**Clyde65** · 07-22-2010, 10:43 AM

Texas DMV will only tell you if it is still registered or not. If you were a dealer then you could carfax it if you know the VIN. A police officer can also see the last known registration address if you know a cool cop.

my67chevytruck · 07-22-2010, 10:53 AM

I think you can do a title search with the vin at the DMV, it's been awhile but the last time was around 6.00 .you could use this website as well, allow you to search by plate # or VIN, the info you are requesting is considered public records :

http://999licenseplatesearch.com/

Critter · 07-22-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG ORANGE

So why did you sell it, if you have so much regrets in doing so???

Because money would only allow one vehicle at a time and at that time I thought I needed this more...

Critter · 07-22-2010, 07:14 PM

By the way, I regret selling the Vette also!

My67 thanks for the link, I will give it a try when I find the VIN.

my67chevytruck · 07-22-2010, 07:34 PM

If that don't work, pm me and I'll see what info I can get.

BERT306 · 07-22-2010, 07:47 PM

don't waste your time with that site

*VIN Number search must be made using a 17 digit VIN Number. 13 and 11 digit VIN records are not searchable.

Critter · 07-22-2010, 08:42 PM

Yeah, starting to realize that, maybe I can find a friend at the DMV or with a badge.

tonypaul · 07-22-2010, 08:47 PM

If you can get me the vin, I can help...

gkesseru · 07-22-2010, 08:56 PM

I once tracked down a vehicle in VA using their DMV Information Request Form. Public records should be available from all gov organizations.

cardreams · 07-22-2010, 10:37 PM

just out of curiousity did the back bumper have BOB ROPERTSON CHEV stamped on it ?

Critter · 07-22-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cardreams

just out of curiousity did the back bumper have BOB ROPERTSON CHEV stamped on it ?

Nope, it had a custom pipe bumper painted white on it when I last saw it. I built that bumper in shop class when I was 17. You can see the corner of it sticking out in the pic.

cardreams · 07-22-2010, 11:01 PM

ok it would have been funny if i had your old truck

07-21-2010, 11:47 PM	#1
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Texas guys, how to track down an old truck??? I have regretted selling my 68 since I saw it driving away from my house in 1997. Every day since then I have wanted it back. How does Texas work as far as tracking down current owners of vehicles. I know I have the VIN # somewhere but haven't located it yet. Assuming I do, what is my next step, go to the DMV? Here is a pic of the truck just for the heck of it... Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

07-22-2010, 06:38 AM	#2
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	Re: Texas guys, how to track down an old truck??? So why did you sell it, if you have so much regrets in doing so??? __________________ Things happen for a reason!

07-22-2010, 09:07 AM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Texas guys, how to track down an old truck??? Might be hard to tack down unless you know someone in the motor vehicle department or law enforcement. But, as nice as that truck looks, you're going to have a hard time convincing whoever has it to return it.

07-22-2010, 10:35 AM	#4
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Texas guys, how to track down an old truck??? I'm not sure how it works. I have been trying to track down a '67 Camaro I owned years ago with no luck. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

07-22-2010, 10:43 AM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Texas guys, how to track down an old truck??? Texas DMV will only tell you if it is still registered or not. If you were a dealer then you could carfax it if you know the VIN. A police officer can also see the last known registration address if you know a cool cop. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

07-22-2010, 10:53 AM	#6
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Texas guys, how to track down an old truck??? I think you can do a title search with the vin at the DMV, it's been awhile but the last time was around 6.00 .you could use this website as well, allow you to search by plate # or VIN, the info you are requesting is considered public records : http://999licenseplatesearch.com/ __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 07-22-2010 at 10:55 AM.

07-22-2010, 07:14 PM	#8
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Texas guys, how to track down an old truck??? By the way, I regret selling the Vette also! My67 thanks for the link, I will give it a try when I find the VIN. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

07-22-2010, 07:34 PM	#9
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Texas guys, how to track down an old truck??? If that don't work, pm me and I'll see what info I can get. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

07-22-2010, 07:47 PM	#10
BERT306 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Steeleville IL Posts: 72	Re: Texas guys, how to track down an old truck??? don't waste your time with that site *VIN Number search must be made using a 17 digit VIN Number. 13 and 11 digit VIN records are not searchable. __________________ 72 k10 swb. 350/th350/np205. Vintage air'd daily driver

07-22-2010, 08:42 PM	#11
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Texas guys, how to track down an old truck??? Yeah, starting to realize that, maybe I can find a friend at the DMV or with a badge. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

07-22-2010, 08:47 PM	#12
tonypaul Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 639	Re: Texas guys, how to track down an old truck??? If you can get me the vin, I can help...

07-22-2010, 08:56 PM	#13
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: Texas guys, how to track down an old truck??? I once tracked down a vehicle in VA using their DMV Information Request Form. Public records should be available from all gov organizations. __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

07-22-2010, 10:37 PM	#14
cardreams Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: kingston ont Canada Posts: 443	Re: Texas guys, how to track down an old truck??? just out of curiousity did the back bumper have BOB ROPERTSON CHEV stamped on it ?

07-22-2010, 11:01 PM	#16
cardreams Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: kingston ont Canada Posts: 443	Re: Texas guys, how to track down an old truck??? ok it would have been funny if i had your old truck



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