VIN Search
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Heel & Toe
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From: Maricopa Arizona
VIN Search
My apologies to this forum if this subject has been discussed before.
Recently I have been in search of a 1978, that I relunctantly had to part with in 1981, due to financial difficulties. I've done a few searches on the internet without any success. A few sites might have 'possible' info if I pay to see the results. I'm not opposed to paying for a VIN search, but was curious if any members in this forum has knowledge of a reliable site for a VIN search.
The VIN # is 1Z8748S420043. The vehicle when sold was 1978 beige/beige L82 4sp.
Thank you,
Dave
'66 Roadster
Recently I have been in search of a 1978, that I relunctantly had to part with in 1981, due to financial difficulties. I've done a few searches on the internet without any success. A few sites might have 'possible' info if I pay to see the results. I'm not opposed to paying for a VIN search, but was curious if any members in this forum has knowledge of a reliable site for a VIN search.
The VIN # is 1Z8748S420043. The vehicle when sold was 1978 beige/beige L82 4sp.
Thank you,
Dave
'66 Roadster
Le Mans Master
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From: Watkins Glen NY
From a recent post in the C2 section:
Go here...
http://www.add123.com/
Enter VIN number, pay $2.50 and it will tell you what state the car is in and a link to the DMV. Write the DMV and request the owners name and address.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...n-old-car.html
http://www.add123.com/
Enter VIN number, pay $2.50 and it will tell you what state the car is in and a link to the DMV. Write the DMV and request the owners name and address.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...n-old-car.html
Advanced
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From: L.I.T.H. Illinois
As someone who just recently did this, find a PI. They have the access rights and ability to track these things down. I searched on the internet for close to two years, signed up here hoping the owner was a member. No such luck, one guy suggested a PI, I contacted a local one, he had the info within 6 hours. If the car is worth it to you, go that route.
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi RR66,
Perhaps you might want to check out Auto Ancestry. The fellow's name is Bill Gould. He advertises in the NCRS DRIVELINE. Free Consultation. www.AutoAncestry.com
Regards,
Alan
Perhaps you might want to check out Auto Ancestry. The fellow's name is Bill Gould. He advertises in the NCRS DRIVELINE. Free Consultation. www.AutoAncestry.com
Regards,
Alan
Melting Slicks
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From: JOPPA MD
Dave,
I tried....I mean I really tried! The only information I can provide you with is.... that this car has NOT been Scrapped / Totaled or Stolen.
So, the chances are good.. its still out there in someone's hands / garage. I wish I could have given you more...but thats it for me.
Try the above suggestions....and let us know if anything works out for you...if it does...it may help numerous other CF members.
Stay in tune....
I tried....I mean I really tried! The only information I can provide you with is.... that this car has NOT been Scrapped / Totaled or Stolen.
So, the chances are good.. its still out there in someone's hands / garage. I wish I could have given you more...but thats it for me.
Try the above suggestions....and let us know if anything works out for you...if it does...it may help numerous other CF members.
Stay in tune....
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From: Indy Indiana
so what are the rules/law regarding if the car has been scrapped, or sitting in a junkyard, or crushed into a cube? do junkyards file some form.. and would they have done this in the 80's if it was in a junk yard...
as people have told me, some say that half of all corvettes are not on the road anymore and are scrapped, and perhaps not even registered...
as people have told me, some say that half of all corvettes are not on the road anymore and are scrapped, and perhaps not even registered...
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Heel & Toe
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From: Maricopa Arizona
I received this reply back from Bill Gould at Auto Ancestry.
Sorry, I checked my resources and can't easily find the car. The only remaining way to do that is to start with the original owners and go forward. That can be a long,expensive process that is often met with roadblocks. However, with a little luck it can be done if the car has not had too many owners. I do work with a PI in Arizona but there is no guarantee that the car is still there. It can be done but with low odds of success and a cost of $200-$500 depending on how lucky you are. All-in-all, not a very good prognosis.
Sorry, I checked my resources and can't easily find the car. The only remaining way to do that is to start with the original owners and go forward. That can be a long,expensive process that is often met with roadblocks. However, with a little luck it can be done if the car has not had too many owners. I do work with a PI in Arizona but there is no guarantee that the car is still there. It can be done but with low odds of success and a cost of $200-$500 depending on how lucky you are. All-in-all, not a very good prognosis.
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