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uk72step · 10-13-2005, 06:33 PM

So whilst I am in the process of tearing down my 72 stepper I decided to do abit of a history search on it. Turns out my truck comes from Lindstrom MN. It made it all the way to the UK in 92..... I have a poor but legible (just) copy of the US title which UK Customs and excise took when imported. Have this search function over here where they give you a history list for a small fee from our DMV equivalent.... Thought it was quite interesting, or maybe not, I guess it just depends on your views. Was quite cool to find that out....
Is there something similar (regarding a PO history report) in the US?

Cheers
Lee

1STtimePRo'71 · 10-13-2005, 07:03 PM

From MN, Is it rusty? All of my trucks are!!!

cdowns · 10-13-2005, 07:09 PM

all the MN football players are sex perverts

1STtimePRo'71 · 10-13-2005, 07:14 PM

You heard about that all the way down there huh? Isnt there always something about MN in the news?

71swb4x4 · 10-13-2005, 08:39 PM

There is a member from Lindstrom, but I can't remember their name for sure. I am pretty sure they have a green truck in their avatar.

Longhorn Man · 10-13-2005, 08:57 PM

As far as history reports, most states have adopted privacy laws which prevent that kind of info being given out, but 10 years ago, you would be able to go back to the original owner if you had the time and patients with the DMV clerks.
When i first got my blue longhorn back in 98, the papers were in the glove box from the original owner.
So I looked them up...would you believe they were in the same house? Turned out he had passed just a few years before, and when i called looking for him she seemed a bit ticked and sounded a little scared. But once I told her who I was and why I was calling, she was sooo happy. Tirned out that Longhorn was the best vehicle he had ever owned, and he compaired every vehicle afterwards to "the old blue chevy". I mailed her some pictures and told her of my plans, and she aproved and everything.

never had the heart to let her know it got totaled.

da-burb · 10-13-2005, 10:44 PM

mrein3 is up there along with his neighbor crew70. I'd be glad to export a few more rusty Minnesota trucks if you'd like.

Malibu 496 · 10-13-2005, 10:48 PM

Any of you other Minnesotans know of any 2wd short box fleet's with truck arms for sale would prefer 67-68? I am looking for one I dont care about the drivetrain but would like it to have a good body for $4000 or less, I dont want to do much rust repair.

Thanks Josh

Longhorn Man · 10-13-2005, 10:54 PM

What are you refering to as truck arms?

With a 4000 price limit, it would be a VERY good idea to look south and west. A $500 from the desert would be WAY cheaper in the long run than a nice $4000 Minnesota truck.

stllookn · 10-13-2005, 11:23 PM

uk72step, It is great to find the history on your vehicle. There are services here that provide some limited history to ensure that you do not purchase a remanufactured or salvaged vehicle. I am not sure what else they provide. I did like Longhornman and looked up the name on the protectoplate in the glovebox and called him. I got a treasure trove of take-off parts from him.

Longhorn Man · 10-13-2005, 11:44 PM

We don't need to hear about your 37 year old brand new tail gate.

stllookn · 10-13-2005, 11:47 PM

Sorry...I have to look at it everyday in my office!

Longhorn Man · 10-13-2005, 11:49 PM

Poor poor you.

Blazer1970 · 10-14-2005, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

What are you refering to as truck arms?

With a 4000 price limit, it would be a VERY good idea to look south and west. A $500 from the desert would be WAY cheaper in the long run than a nice $4000 Minnesota truck.

Truck arms = coil spring rear suspension.

10-13-2005, 06:33 PM	#1
uk72step outta the car velocityboy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 112	My 72 is a Minnesota Truck..... So whilst I am in the process of tearing down my 72 stepper I decided to do abit of a history search on it. Turns out my truck comes from Lindstrom MN. It made it all the way to the UK in 92..... I have a poor but legible (just) copy of the US title which UK Customs and excise took when imported. Have this search function over here where they give you a history list for a small fee from our DMV equivalent.... Thought it was quite interesting, or maybe not, I guess it just depends on your views. Was quite cool to find that out.... Is there something similar (regarding a PO history report) in the US? Cheers Lee __________________ ..give it a turn here, take some wedge out there, we'll win some races...

10-13-2005, 07:03 PM	#2
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	From MN, Is it rusty? All of my trucks are!!! __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

10-13-2005, 07:09 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	all the MN football players are sex perverts __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-13-2005, 07:14 PM	#4
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	You heard about that all the way down there huh? Isnt there always something about MN in the news? __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

10-13-2005, 08:39 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	There is a member from Lindstrom, but I can't remember their name for sure. I am pretty sure they have a green truck in their avatar. __________________ 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.

10-13-2005, 08:57 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	As far as history reports, most states have adopted privacy laws which prevent that kind of info being given out, but 10 years ago, you would be able to go back to the original owner if you had the time and patients with the DMV clerks. When i first got my blue longhorn back in 98, the papers were in the glove box from the original owner. So I looked them up...would you believe they were in the same house? Turned out he had passed just a few years before, and when i called looking for him she seemed a bit ticked and sounded a little scared. But once I told her who I was and why I was calling, she was sooo happy. Tirned out that Longhorn was the best vehicle he had ever owned, and he compaired every vehicle afterwards to "the old blue chevy". I mailed her some pictures and told her of my plans, and she aproved and everything. never had the heart to let her know it got totaled.

10-13-2005, 10:44 PM	#7
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	mrein3 is up there along with his neighbor crew70. I'd be glad to export a few more rusty Minnesota trucks if you'd like. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

10-13-2005, 10:48 PM	#8
Malibu 496 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 159	Any of you other Minnesotans know of any 2wd short box fleet's with truck arms for sale would prefer 67-68? I am looking for one I dont care about the drivetrain but would like it to have a good body for $4000 or less, I dont want to do much rust repair. Thanks Josh Last edited by Malibu 496; 10-13-2005 at 10:51 PM.

10-13-2005, 10:54 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	What are you refering to as truck arms? With a 4000 price limit, it would be a VERY good idea to look south and west. A $500 from the desert would be WAY cheaper in the long run than a nice $4000 Minnesota truck.

10-13-2005, 11:23 PM	#10
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	uk72step, It is great to find the history on your vehicle. There are services here that provide some limited history to ensure that you do not purchase a remanufactured or salvaged vehicle. I am not sure what else they provide. I did like Longhornman and looked up the name on the protectoplate in the glovebox and called him. I got a treasure trove of take-off parts from him. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-13-2005, 11:44 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	We don't need to hear about your 37 year old brand new tail gate.

10-13-2005, 11:47 PM	#12
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Sorry...I have to look at it everyday in my office! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-13-2005, 11:49 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Poor poor you.



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