| foto1man | -- 08-17-2014 @ 7:28 PM |
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Hello everyone, Is it possible to research the VIN Numbers of our Ford vehicles? To find it's history, it's past owners, where they once lived. Anyone have any experiences trying or succeeding? I think it would be interesting to know more about my 1935 Phaeton. Thanks, Kenneth This message was edited by foto1man on 8-17-14 @ 7:29 PM
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| ford38v8 | -- 08-17-2014 @ 8:25 PM |
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Kenneth, the vin is not actually a vin, but a serial number assigned at the Motor Assembly at the Rouge plant. Serial numbers are sequential, and no record was kept as to what assembly plant they were sent. Upon installation into a rolling frame, that number was stamped on the frame, which thereafter became the means of identification for that vehicle, regardless of motor replacement. Before personal privacy issues, one could trace a vehicle through the DMV, but that is no longer possible. Your best source of information on your car would be the person you bought it from. Alan
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| woodiewagon46 | -- 08-18-2014 @ 7:14 AM |
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Kenneth, as Alan said the VIN as you call it is of no help to you. You are going to have to look for other clues to try to get the answers you would like. When I restored my '46 Ford "Woodie" I saved the lubrication stickers that were glued to the DS front post. On them was the name of a service station located in Iowa. On a cross country trip I went to the town printed on the stickers and actually found the gentleman that serviced my car from 1946 until 1962. He was in his late 80s and still sharp as a tack and was able to tell us who owned our car until his passing in '62. So I know some early history of our car. Keep searching and good luck!
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