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waynep · 12-04-2010, 01:35 AM

My father bought a 1972 Chevy c10 truck new.He sold the truck in 1979 to purchase a van.He regretted selling the truck from day 1.At the time of my fathers death in 2008 he was still talking about finding the old truck and buying it back.I have heard of people using a vin number to locate a vehicle.I have the old vin#.Does anyone know how to locate a truck using the vin?I would like to locate it and if possiable build it in memory of him.

Thanks
Wayne P

rsavage · 12-04-2010, 08:30 AM

A carfax report may show to whom/where last registered?

motornut · 12-04-2010, 08:51 AM

Well there's lot of help around
they like lotsa pics
got any from before?
someone may own one like it here, or maybe have seen one!

yes up here pay $20.
and get the last owners address if alive
and if they live in our province(state?)

went to look at a 2 door 81 lemans 350/350 with a shiftkit and posi
took it out, drove great, sounded great, no leaks.
Why so cheap?800.
the guy lost the paper work on the car
got caught driving it with wrong plates
wifes plates,but she got new ones so we are using them....*
had fines supposed up the $$$
drove him to dmv I paid $20.
got name ,looked it up
called, drove to his work after lunch
he got ownership signed
the guy said he had to go home
hops out and hands me a 20 and says sorry i changed my mind,
not selling the car and walked to the house,

*note to self "not a good sign"

waynep · 12-04-2010, 10:26 AM

Thanks guys

waynep · 12-04-2010, 10:34 AM

Hi Motornut. I know there are a few pictures around in the old family photo albums.I will have a look and see. Wayne P

waynep · 02-15-2011, 10:07 PM

Hi guys I found the vin number to my dads old truck. (CCE142A107893).Its a 1972 blue,350,three on tree,swb.The last time I saw this truck was about 1989 and it had seen its better days.I would love to know what happened to this old truck.Does anyone here own this truck????

Thanks

Longhorn Man · 02-15-2011, 10:11 PM

call your DMV and see if they'll help. Plan on getting turned away.

waynep · 02-15-2011, 10:20 PM

I have sooooo many memories of this old truck.That old truck is why I always wanted a 1972 Chevy truck.I can remember hearing the dual exhaust from a mile away headed to my grandmothers house to pick me up.Before seat belts were against the law I stood against my dad while he drove down the road. Dad would also let me change the gears.

One day in 1985 dad came home from work and asked me if I wanted a 72.I was like HECK YEA!!!!!!! I gave 1900.00 for a 72 c10 a/t a/c 350 engine.I still drive this truck on occasions and I still love it.

RCbowtie69 · 02-15-2011, 10:59 PM

Hey from N.C.Neat story,

hope u find it

**truckdude239** · 02-15-2011, 11:21 PM

btw the carfax will not work with the older vins, only the newer 17 digital vins

ChevLoRay · 02-15-2011, 11:36 PM

Finding an owner or finding previous owners, gets into privacy issues. Our government enacted laws to prevent us from finding what you want to know. There was a time when it was possible to find out where that cute girl lived if you had her license plate number. Thankfully, that isn't possible.

On the other hand, if you are in law enforcement, you know you have "options". You also know you have limits on what you can do with that info. My son-in-law is a police officer. When he was on his way home, an officer from his home town would run his plates, only to learn that he (the officer) couldn't get any info. That aggravated the hometown cop. It also aggravated my SIL. His sergeant had to call homeboy cops' sergeant and tell him to lay off. As an officer of the law, they have the option of deleting certain information from prying eyes.

But, I'm thinking you're not going to be able to find out who has it.

68 C-10 Panel · 02-16-2011, 01:04 AM

Just a thought, I was a once repo man here in the detroit area, and they can do a skip trace if you have any info on who the truck was sold to way back when. Or they may even be able to locate it based on the vin and the last time it was insured. Not too sure how stuff goes in SC vs Detroit but I bet they would be more help than the DaMnV.

motornut · 02-16-2011, 01:32 AM

well it's worth a call to your local dmv
up here we can search a vin and get the last owners name and address for 20$
been there done that lol
might be that simple.....maybe they do keep records of junked cars
good luck

firedog · 02-16-2011, 02:48 AM

anyone with access to dmv computers has the "ability" to run the vin and find the last registered owner... however having a position to be able to that it is not worth my job to take a risk of losing it to find out... **i am a 911 dispatcher**

waynep · 02-16-2011, 01:03 PM

THANKS to everyone!!!!!!!!!!

BB72CHEVKT · 02-16-2011, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Finding an owner or finding previous owners, gets into privacy issues. Our government enacted laws to prevent us from finding what you want to know. There was a time when it was possible to find out where that cute girl lived if you had her license plate number. Thankfully, that isn't possible.

On the other hand, if you are in law enforcement, you know you have "options". You also know you have limits on what you can do with that info. My son-in-law is a police officer. When he was on his way home, an officer from his home town would run his plates, only to learn that he (the officer) couldn't get any info. That aggravated the hometown cop. It also aggravated my SIL. His sergeant had to call homeboy cops' sergeant and tell him to lay off. As an officer of the law, they have the option of deleting certain information from prying eyes.

But, I'm thinking you're not going to be able to find out who has it.

This is public info and available to anyone just like your drivers license number and license plate number. If you know someone in your state who sells auto insurance they may be able to help you. You can also pay for a subscription to site a like publicdata.com and DCS information.

Vintage Windmills · 02-16-2011, 02:06 PM

Just remember that over half the 67-72's have probably been scrapped by now.

waynep · 03-04-2012, 10:30 PM

yea the last time I saw the truck it was in bad shape.probably long gone.

Vintage Windmills · 03-04-2012, 10:46 PM

Hope you can find it. I know how you feel- wish I had my Dad's K20 he sold in 93 but I'm sure its long gone as well. Was pretty rusty even then but I'd kill for it now. Maybe somewhere I can find the VIN and search also since I've got nothing to lose.

12-04-2010, 01:35 AM	#1
waynep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greer SC Posts: 187	locating a previously owned truck using a vin number My father bought a 1972 Chevy c10 truck new.He sold the truck in 1979 to purchase a van.He regretted selling the truck from day 1.At the time of my fathers death in 2008 he was still talking about finding the old truck and buying it back.I have heard of people using a vin number to locate a vehicle.I have the old vin#.Does anyone know how to locate a truck using the vin?I would like to locate it and if possiable build it in memory of him. Thanks Wayne P

12-04-2010, 08:30 AM	#2
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: locating a previously owned truck using a vin number A carfax report may show to whom/where last registered? __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

12-04-2010, 08:51 AM	#3
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: locating a previously owned truck using a vin number Well there's lot of help around they like lotsa pics got any from before? someone may own one like it here, or maybe have seen one! yes up here pay $20. and get the last owners address if alive and if they live in our province(state?) went to look at a 2 door 81 lemans 350/350 with a shiftkit and posi took it out, drove great, sounded great, no leaks. Why so cheap?800. the guy lost the paper work on the car got caught driving it with wrong plates wifes plates,but she got new ones so we are using them....* had fines supposed up the $$$ drove him to dmv I paid $20. got name ,looked it up called, drove to his work after lunch he got ownership signed the guy said he had to go home hops out and hands me a 20 and says sorry i changed my mind, not selling the car and walked to the house, note to self "not a good sign" __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350 Last edited by motornut; 12-04-2010 at 08:57 AM.*

12-04-2010, 10:26 AM	#4
waynep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greer SC Posts: 187	Re: locating a previously owned truck using a vin number Thanks guys

12-04-2010, 10:34 AM	#5
waynep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greer SC Posts: 187	Re: locating a previously owned truck using a vin number Hi Motornut. I know there are a few pictures around in the old family photo albums.I will have a look and see. Wayne P

02-15-2011, 10:07 PM	#6
waynep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greer SC Posts: 187	Re: locating a previously owned truck using a vin number Hi guys I found the vin number to my dads old truck. (CCE142A107893).Its a 1972 blue,350,three on tree,swb.The last time I saw this truck was about 1989 and it had seen its better days.I would love to know what happened to this old truck.Does anyone here own this truck???? Thanks

02-15-2011, 10:11 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: locating a previously owned truck using a vin number call your DMV and see if they'll help. Plan on getting turned away.

02-15-2011, 10:20 PM	#8
waynep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greer SC Posts: 187	Re: locating a previously owned truck using a vin number I have sooooo many memories of this old truck.That old truck is why I always wanted a 1972 Chevy truck.I can remember hearing the dual exhaust from a mile away headed to my grandmothers house to pick me up.Before seat belts were against the law I stood against my dad while he drove down the road. Dad would also let me change the gears. One day in 1985 dad came home from work and asked me if I wanted a 72.I was like HECK YEA!!!!!!! I gave 1900.00 for a 72 c10 a/t a/c 350 engine.I still drive this truck on occasions and I still love it.

02-15-2011, 10:59 PM	#9
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: locating a previously owned truck using a vin number Hey from N.C.Neat story, hope u find it

02-15-2011, 11:21 PM	#10
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: locating a previously owned truck using a vin number btw the carfax will not work with the older vins, only the newer 17 digital vins __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

02-15-2011, 11:36 PM	#11
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: locating a previously owned truck using a vin number Finding an owner or finding previous owners, gets into privacy issues. Our government enacted laws to prevent us from finding what you want to know. There was a time when it was possible to find out where that cute girl lived if you had her license plate number. Thankfully, that isn't possible. On the other hand, if you are in law enforcement, you know you have "options". You also know you have limits on what you can do with that info. My son-in-law is a police officer. When he was on his way home, an officer from his home town would run his plates, only to learn that he (the officer) couldn't get any info. That aggravated the hometown cop. It also aggravated my SIL. His sergeant had to call homeboy cops' sergeant and tell him to lay off. As an officer of the law, they have the option of deleting certain information from prying eyes. But, I'm thinking you're not going to be able to find out who has it. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-16-2011, 01:04 AM	#12
68 C-10 Panel Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MI Posts: 88	Re: locating a previously owned truck using a vin number Just a thought, I was a once repo man here in the detroit area, and they can do a skip trace if you have any info on who the truck was sold to way back when. Or they may even be able to locate it based on the vin and the last time it was insured. Not too sure how stuff goes in SC vs Detroit but I bet they would be more help than the DaMnV. __________________ 68 C-10 Panel (fixing) 250-6,3ott 93 k1500 pickup DD "When a man is old enough to figure out his dad was right, he has a son who thinks he's wrong" Charles Wadsworth

02-16-2011, 01:32 AM	#13
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: locating a previously owned truck using a vin number well it's worth a call to your local dmv up here we can search a vin and get the last owners name and address for 20$ been there done that lol might be that simple.....maybe they do keep records of junked cars good luck __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

02-16-2011, 02:48 AM	#14
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: locating a previously owned truck using a vin number anyone with access to dmv computers has the "ability" to run the vin and find the last registered owner... however having a position to be able to that it is not worth my job to take a risk of losing it to find out... i am a 911 dispatcher __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

02-16-2011, 01:03 PM	#15
waynep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greer SC Posts: 187	Re: locating a previously owned truck using a vin number THANKS to everyone!!!!!!!!!!



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02-16-2011, 02:06 PM	#17
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: locating a previously owned truck using a vin number Just remember that over half the 67-72's have probably been scrapped by now. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

03-04-2012, 10:30 PM	#18
waynep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greer SC Posts: 187	Re: locating a previously owned truck using a vin number yea the last time I saw the truck it was in bad shape.probably long gone.

03-04-2012, 10:46 PM	#19
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: locating a previously owned truck using a vin number Hope you can find it. I know how you feel- wish I had my Dad's K20 he sold in 93 but I'm sure its long gone as well. Was pretty rusty even then but I'd kill for it now. Maybe somewhere I can find the VIN and search also since I've got nothing to lose. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

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