Project T-5r Yellow Data Compilation...

[hgray14]

I have finally cleared some time in order to engage in what may be the ridiculous project of trying to track down all the remaining Yellow T-5Rs in the U.S. Luckily, a good portion of them are in California, Northern California specifically, including the two in my driveway.

So, I need some advice. I would like to get the VINs for them but am wondering if people have the same vibe about VINs as they do about Social Security Numbers. If so, what sequence/portion of the VIN number will be long enough to be car specific without asking for the whole thing?

I am going to have a friend design a simple website where people can register their cars, of course with the choice to keep their personal contact information confidential. Just some simple stats like how long they have owned it, how many miles, etc.

thanks for your help

Houston

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I have finally cleared some time in order to engage in what may be the ridiculous project of trying to track down all the remaining Yellow T-5Rs in the U.S. Luckily, a good portion of them are in California, Northern California specifically, including the two in my driveway.

So, I need some advice. I would like to get the VINs for them but am wondering if people have the same vibe about VINs as they do about Social Security Numbers. If so, what sequence/portion of the VIN number will be long enough to be car specific without asking for the whole thing?

I am going to have a friend design a simple website where people can register their cars, of course with the choice to keep their personal contact information confidential. Just some simple stats like how long they have owned it, how many miles, etc.

thanks for your help

Houston

I think you have to have the WHOLE VIN to get the care information complete

You can tell by the first 3 or 4 digits that its a volvo, vw, honda

but for the model and version you need all of it because the last couple are the serial

like this

I do not think people keep it as secure as the SSN... people give their VIN out all the time on forums to check CARFAX so no worries

[hgray14]

I think you have to have the WHOLE VIN to get the care information complete

You can tell by the first 3 or 4 digits that its a volvo, vw, honda

but for the model and version you need all of it because the last couple are the serial

like this

I do not think people keep it as secure as the SSN... people give their VIN out all the time on forums to check CARFAX so no worries

Cool, thanks, that is good to know. I didn't think there was anything someone could do with your VIN that would cause you to not want to give it out but figured I would check here first.

Houston

[Cal3thousand]

Cool, thanks, that is good to know. I didn't think there was anything someone could do with your VIN that would cause you to not want to give it out but figured I would check here first.

Houston

Giving out a VIN won't hurt anyone but some folks just won't understand that.

[caliwagon]

If you want to do something like a "T-5R Register" then you could probably just use the last couple digit (5 digits, IIRC), which comprise the "chassis number". This is how most registers work. It would definitely be a good idea to check out some of the ways this has been done for other registers. I know there are some other Volvo registers, such as the "240 Classic register" and the "1800 register", and probably others. I remember seeing info on some of the registers on the VCOA website.

[hgray14]

If you want to do something like a "T-5R Register" then you could probably just use the last couple digit (5 digits, IIRC), which comprise the "chassis number". This is how most registers work. It would definitely be a good idea to check out some of the ways this has been done for other registers. I know there are some other Volvo registers, such as the "240 Classic register" and the "1800 register", and probably others. I remember seeing info on some of the registers on the VCOA website.

Thanks, that sounds like a good idea. I will spend a few days doing some searches.

Houston

[AlvinL]

You've got a challenge in your hands.

Those who don't like to give out their car's VIN may be due to letting others knowing the history of their car. Or, they are giving out the VIN because they want to know about the history of a particular car they are interested in buying.

[mbaker]

ill help ya.... i have one

mike

[gmsgltr]

This doesnt help but I've seen seven different yellows... all sedans.

I want one...

[hgray14]

This doesnt help but I've seen seven different yellows... all sedans.

I want one...

No way, that totally helps. Are there around where you live? Once the site is up and running I will print some cards with a brief explanation of what I am trying to do. The more people who have seen them and see them regularly the better chance I have of contacting as many owners as possible.

I may have one for sale soon...

Houston

[gmsgltr]

Two were for sale and long gone...

Two are members on here [Adam (oreo931) and Mike (Mbaker)]

And the three others were random instances that I've only seen once.

Good luck with your search!

[Oreo931]

Hi.

My car is yellow.

:)