Bad Bird

There would be some tiny blue arrows above the car information. I'll admit that the system is a bit clunky.

PRNDL

I don't see the upside. Some have said no downside? What if someone looks up your car and says it was stolen from them 30 years ago? The police knock on your door and take your car away. Also, how do you feel about somebody "harvesting" the data that is freely available on this database and selling it back to you or someone else perhaps when they are on a search for a long lost vehicle. This may not bother you, but it bugs me.

Easy Mike

How would anyone know? You say you have not; other folks have.

65GGvert

Not seeing them anywhere.

65GGvert

Harboring a stolen car? I don't see any data that anyone would pay for on the registry. Just the vin and the color mostly. And you can't be forced to "buy back" any data. You should get together with the guy on C5 in Texas who covers his cars vin #s so they won't be stolen.

I'm over in Kannapolis, maybe I'll see you at one of the cruise-ins or shows around the area

LeMans Pete

Yes! I have three (2 '69s and a '75) listed on the C3 Registry. I also see no harm, and do see it as a benefit for those looking for previous owners, or their old corvette. I was once able to direct someone who was looking for their car (w/ VIN) to car's page on the C3 registry.

I do my part to make sure the data is correct as possible. I include the production date from the shipping report, the delivery dealer zone and code, all the verified options, and my personal info if someone does want to contact me about it specifically.

I also like to add detailed pictures of VIN stamps, engine stamps, build sheets, trim tags, etc.

I like to think I'm helping those who created the site, as I find the site a great resource.

briankeery

You really need to move somewhere where you're not barricading the doors and looking over your shoulder so much.

oldgto

The police aren`t going to do anything unless the intended thief can PROVE he actually owned the car at one time, AND that it was really stolen.... like a copy of a police report detailing the theft. I seriously doubt they would even write a report on it, without some evidence that would hold up in court.
As for "harvesting" data, if I supplied the data to the website in the first place, what is there that a thief could possibly sell back to me?
I`m just trying to understand your concerns here.... I take my cars out cruising, and to shows without a second thought of somebody recording my VIN or tag number for derelict purposes. So what`s the difference if they see them on the street, or a web page?

LAddams

Which one is the "real" one? I just did a search and turned up 3 different ones

Iceaxe

Does it get lonely under that tinfoil hat?

There is no way for the police to trace the car back to you as you give no personal information unless you choose to. As for your example, personally if I was harbouring a stolen car I'd want to know. That last thing I want to do is dump a bunch more money into a stolen car.

As for harvesting information the only data I can see that might be useful is to all C3 owners as a whole, for example a good estimate of how many LT-1's are still in existence.

Your Mileage May Vary.

marshal135

Mine was listed already by vin# by PO.
I met him when I purchased car so no great revelation there.
I left it up for others to reference as BKVETTE3 said.
You never know when outta the blue you get a hit from a former owner
or family member.
I sold a military rifle years ago to another cop.
His family called me looking for some historical info on the rifle.
I was sad to hear he passed but I was flattered that they cared enough about the rifle to inquire.
You never know.
Marshal

David Mc

Once upon a time I had both my C2, C3 and second gen Z28 listed in registries. I got a couple strange, nonsensical emails from someone looking at the C2.

I tried to edit the information in that registry so to hide my email and somehow deleted the whole entry.

Bad Bird

That's because I'm an idiot, and they aren't blue. Here's a screenshot to help:

65GGvert

They don't show for me. I'm logged in on both c2 and c3 and neither car has the arrows. Both were on the registry when I bought them and I changed them to me, so I don't know why I don't see any arrows. Doesn't matter really, thanks for trying.

Raphiki

Which browsers are you guys using?

tmd442

Same here, I tried a few times and finally gave up.
At least it's on there.

Don Rickles

Simple statistics.

The percentage of cars listed on the registry is very small as compared to the number of members and cars here.

65GGvert

If you want to modify anything, you have to PM the registry moderator to change the assigned name to yourself, then you can change the name, etc. If they let anyone modify anything they wanted, it would be a mess. The instructions are in the list on the left, I think it says "change owner" but don't remember for sure.

KenSny

I haven't & i can't see what the benefit would be.