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jeff morocco
01-29-2006, 04:23 AM
does anyone know where i can go to find out the owner history of a car by using the vin number ?

Salvatore
01-29-2006, 06:48 AM
You can do a state title search but most only go back 10 years anymore. Give it a try. Contact Dept. of transportation in your state.

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
01-30-2006, 04:27 PM
Which state?

jeff morocco
01-31-2006, 01:37 AM
illinois, i have some original paperwork from a 68 chevelle SS 396/375 hp car from the day my dad bought it new from lattof chevrolet in march of 68. just trying to find the car.

Mr70
01-31-2006, 03:38 AM
Lattof Chevrolet http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
01-31-2006, 05:15 PM
I believe Illinois has the 10 year rule going, with no option to search the archives. I'll try to find the appropriate DMV link.

Mr70
01-31-2006, 05:57 PM
That is still true today.

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
01-31-2006, 06:35 PM
Give it whirl, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/vsd37512.pdf

Tim Penton
02-13-2006, 08:06 PM
Jeff, What color was your Dad's '68 L78? My '68 came from Illinois.

jeff morocco
02-14-2006, 01:26 AM
tim, here is the original order form.......grecian green
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/a8344e92ce.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)