Check a Vin number on tractor?

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  1. Lady$hifter

    Lady$hifter Bobtail Member

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    Looking to purchase my first truck from a private owner. How can I check the info on the vin #? Is there a carfax or something like it for trucks?
     
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  3. baha

    baha Road Train Member

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    Try running vin threw rig dig site they will tell of acc. history and out of serv. over the years.
     
  4. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    If you're looking at a pre mid 80's it might be a bit harder as the standard VIN number system (17 digits I think) came in to effect somewhere around then. Most websites won't recognize shorter VINs. I haven't come across one that recognizes the 7 digit one on my '80 KW yet.
     
  5. Lady$hifter

    Lady$hifter Bobtail Member

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    Thanks baha your info was very helpful!
     
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