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Vin Information please

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by The Challenger, Dec 27, 2008.

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  1. Dec 27, 2008 #1
    The Challenger

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    I need a complete history on a vin number. I will pm you the information if you can assist. The vin information that i need information on should belong to a pete 379 with a 3406E. I need its history on who the owner, etc. All help would be appreciated. Could DDs or anyone that has access to this type please assist me.

    KH
     
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  3. Dec 27, 2008 #2
    Brickman

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    King I wouldn't know where to find such info. To the best of my knoweledge there isn't a Carfax for trucks.

    Black book can give you a value estimate.

    The Pete dealer can tell you what work they've done to this truck in their shops. Other wise I don't know where to find the info you want.
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2008 #3
    The Challenger

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    Well Brick, I need to know who owned this truck first; what type of stuff that was done to it. You think I should the local dealer or would get apprehensive about it?

    Hunter
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2008 #4
    lostNfound

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    Actually, Carfax does work for many (possibly even most) trucks. Although they don't have a seperate database for trucks, trucks show up because Carfax downloads state registrations in "bulk". I have researched the histories of many trucks this way.

    Second is to go to the truck manufacturer to enquire about any recall work done.

    Third, go to the engine manufacturer for similar information including history (i.e., making sure that's the engine the truck was originally equipped with, etc.).

    For numbers two and three you will likely need a letter of release from the current owner.
     
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  7. Dec 27, 2008 #5
    The Challenger

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    Thanks LostNfound. It showed up as a 99 Peterbilt Conventional 379 per car fax report.

    Hunter
     
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  8. Dec 27, 2008 #6
    Brickman

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    LostnFound I didn't know that a truck would show up in Carfax. Thanks.


    No letter of release needed for the truck and engine dealer to give info on what work was done. But I would be surprised if they tell you who the previous owners were.


    This info ONLY shows what the Pete dealer did on this truck, or the engine dealers, nobody else.

    Lets say its a Pete that was worked on at KW....... the Pete dealer will not have that info.
    Lets say the engine is a Cummins but was worked on by a shop other than a Cummins shop......... the Cummins shop will not have that info.
     
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  9. Dec 27, 2008 #7
    Roadmedic

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    If it was used commercially, a maintenance record is required at the office for the company. It would be there for a leased truck as well. The owner of the truck probably has a copy of this in his files.
     
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  10. Dec 27, 2008 #8
    lostNfound

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    When I bought my truck there was certain historical information that Detroit wouldn't give me without a letter of authorization. YMMV.
     
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  11. Dec 27, 2008 #9
    The Challenger

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    Roadmedic, thanks as well. The truck i am referring to is the Pete 379 in my photos thats pink. Any more information is welcomed. Is Petetech still a member here?

    Hunter
     
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  12. Dec 27, 2008 #10
    07-379Pete

    07-379Pete Crusty Commando-Pete

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    You should be able to take the VIN number to a Pete dealer and have it ran there. I dont know how long thay keep data on trucks. I took the VIN to the truck I have to a Pete Dealer and traced it back to the dealer who sold it new and the person who spec it out and didnt pick it up.

    You can take the motor number to a Cat shop and they can tell you anything that a Cat shop has done to it. If "Joe Blow" overhauled it Cat will not have that info.

    Carfax dose work on Pete's as well but it wont tell you the info that I think your looking for.
     
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