What the heck is going on with this vin?

focused313

Slow Motion
Let me first say that I didn't post in the VIN section because I don't even know what kind of car this really is. The car is titled under a 94 something, but the vin # I ran on kbb and carfax comes back as a 91 Jimmy.

The vin # is 1GKCT18Z7M0521319

I pasted that vin in google and I found something interesting on syty.org...

This is getting better:

Here's the VIN for the Black/White Typhoon:

Original VIN: 1gkct18z7m0521319
VIN on Title: mi0685a164n070194

He says that the VIN had to be changed on the title - something
about 'assembled on vehicle title' or something...

Anyways, we got talking, and the company that he bought it from
was PAS when they closed shop. He said that it took him months to
title it due to it being a prototype, and that he had to sign
something from PAS saying that he bought it directly from PAS as-is
w/ no modifications, etc. Kinda sounded likePAS was selling all of
their capital - that type of form/document...

His buddy in Lansing has trhe Blue/Gray '91 Ty that was featured
in Lethal Weapon III, and he is also interested in selling his Ty.
This is the guy who worked at PAS originally...

Jamie (the Black 91 guy ) said he thought there were like 20 or so of
the '91 prototypes; I stupidly, responded with, "No, there's only 4."

DOH!

He then asked how much they were worth - I said that I have absolutely
no idea. Anyways, I'm going to check it out on Friday for ya'll.
I'll get pics and any more info on it too. He doesn't know if there's
any difference betw. the '91 and the prod. w/ regards to the inteior;
that's something else that I'm gonna check out. The Blue/Gray proto
does have a cloth interior though.

I alerted him to our internet group & that we were interested in his
Ty, etc... He was very curious as to what we were all about. Shoot,
I'd say we talked for at least 1/2 hour just about the internet &
our group and PAS and the Syclone/Typhoon (protos and Prods)... He
said he's also heard about the rumors of the '96 Ty and asked
about that - who knows? But, with PAS out of business, I really
can't see it happening. We talked about PAS & why they went under
due to their non-renewal of GM's contract. etc.etc.etrc.

Anyway, he's gonna get with his friend with the Blue Proto, get his
vin #, see if he's interested in selling his also, and in general,
let him know about our internet group. Who knows, maybe we'll
have a couple moresubscribers soon...


That's all for now.

Anyone have any questions (comments) you want me to check on when I
look at it on Friday?

Mike
*I am feeling _really_ cool now*

--
Michael Kutchey
kutcheym@egr.msu.edu
Michigan State University




 

ty166

Donating Member
Re: What the heck is going on with this vin?

Love the wheels......lol , this truck looks familiar for some reason.
 

focused313

Slow Motion
Re: What the heck is going on with this vin?

Love the wheels......lol , this truck looks familiar for some reason.

lol, the wheels suck, but hey authentic Dayton wire wheels were not cheap!! My uncle bought it like that....$6,500. He didn't really care about the title after SOS cleared it, but I'm still curious. We're carefully shopping for new wheels, but it's no rush as of now.
 

Jimmy

Banned
Re: What the heck is going on with this vin?

It's a 2wd VIN so yeah,nope.

The truck sold "brand new" in Canada,so yeah,nope.It is a stolen truck that was revinned.

Carfox Nate?

Let me ask you this: If every other proto is a 4x4 and was never sold as a new truck,why is this 2wd that sold brand new in Canada not a stolen truck?

Huh?
 

blue83z

Donating Member
Re: What the heck is going on with this vin?

I thought it was documented that the lw3 truck is 0404?
 

Jimmy

Banned
Re: What the heck is going on with this vin?

I thought it was documented that the lw3 truck is 0404?
It is.So yeah ppl make shit up I guess.

Like with this stolen Typhoon that sold new 8/1990 in Canada as a 2wd Jimmy.
 

Sy-1177

Turbo Inside
Re: What the heck is going on with this vin?

Yeah, we all know where the real LW3 Ty is! ;) :rotf:

 

dgoodhue

BuSTeD 4.3
Re: What the heck is going on with this vin?

Dennis Kease 1991 Typhoon starts with 1GKCT18ZXM.... as well.
 

Jimmy

Banned
Re: What the heck is going on with this vin?

Somebody save this PAS going out of business auction doc plz

pas_document.jpg
 

crazykaese

91ProtoTy/IndyPaceTribute & Sawzall Master
Re: What the heck is going on with this vin?

Yup - mine is the same VIN prefix as this one.

Good to see mine is not the only one in SyTy limbo.

I will be following this story closely to see if it has a history like mine.

Keep us posted on your findings.
 

focused313

Slow Motion
Re: What the heck is going on with this vin?

According to my uncle, the guy said it was some type of prototype, but my uncle wasn't really listening because he thought he was FOS, just trying to sell it. As far as he's concerned, as long as it's fast, with the turbo, and looks like a typhoon....he's happy. I seem to be the only one in the "hood" who cares about having facts and solving stuff like this.

what does PAS stand for? *never mind, I found that it's Production Automotive Services of Troy, MI

Could this explain the rear sliding window?
 

Jimmy

Banned
Re: What the heck is going on with this vin?

According to my uncle, the guy said it was some type of prototype, but my uncle wasn't really listening because he thought he was FOS, just trying to sell it. As far as he's concerned, as long as it's fast, with the turbo, and looks like a typhoon....he's happy. I seem to be the only one in the "hood" who cares about having facts and solving stuff like this.

what does PAS stand for? *never mind, I found that it's Production Automotive Services of Troy, MI

Could this explain the rear sliding window?

It's legit truck they could have put anything on it. Don't ask why just be glad you got it and it is known 100% legit. Save that auction sale pic man.
 

focused313

Slow Motion
Re: What the heck is going on with this vin?

It's legit truck they could have put anything on it. Don't ask why just be glad you got it and it is known 100% legit. Save that auction sale pic man.

I already saved it. Just wanted to know as I pass info to my uncle. He took it somewhere for brakes and rotors today, possibly front axle as well. I'll be taking it to a members house this weekend so he can check it out.

Once I get done helping him with this, I can start searching for my future 80's Monte Carlso SS T-Top.
 

Jimmy

Banned
Re: What the heck is going on with this vin?

I already saved it. Just wanted to know as I pass info to my uncle. He took it somewhere for brakes and rotors today, possibly front axle as well. I'll be taking it to a members house this weekend so he can check it out.

Once I get done helping him with this, I can start searching for my future 80's Monte Carlso SS T-Top.

It's only worth how nice it is. If it's a crusty pile of poo? Not much.
 

Beavis

Still plays with trucks
Re: What the heck is going on with this vin?

I already saved it. Just wanted to know as I pass info to my uncle. He took it somewhere for brakes and rotors today, possibly front axle as well. I'll be taking it to a members house this weekend so he can check it out.

Once I get done helping him with this, I can start searching for my future 80's Monte Carlso SS T-Top.

Whos house are you going too? I would like to see this truck also.
 

yar

Donating Member
Re: What the heck is going on with this vin?

I own the the first one on the list, I got it from Tom Morrison who worked at PAS,if I remember right it was Oct. of 95' If you go to sportmachines and look at prototype Tys it is the 3rd or 4th one on the list, it is white and no cladding, Marty knows more about it than I do, I think he wanted to buy it
Ray
PS. I think on the list they call it a 94'
 
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