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Posted for a friend I do know the history of the vehicle if
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:45 pm
by 190-b-651
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Re: Posted for a friend I do know the history of the vehicle
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:35 pm
by skater
Please post the VIN.
Re: Posted for a friend I do know the history of the vehicle
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:08 pm
by 190-b-651
Airstream vin#
189KGVAOXKJ-300036
Correction on the mileage is 36000
Third owner I also know the second owner and can get the information for the original.
This has been in the central Valley of California all its life rust free. 460 with a C-6.
Fridge just had a new cooling unit installed paint is about three years. The generator is not working has never been started shop said $1400 to get the parts but still no guarantees.
Everything else is in good shape.
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All the windows have been resealed no leaks the interior is nice.
Re: Posted for a friend I do know the history of the vehicle
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:11 pm
by 190-b-651
Re: Posted for a friend I do know the history of the vehicle
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2017 12:25 pm
by skater
190-b-651 wrote:Airstream vin#
189KGVAOXKJ-300036
Probably should be "1B9..." - I think all the Airstream B190 VINs started with that.
Could you please also post the chassis VIN?
Re: Posted for a friend I do know the history of the vehicle
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2017 3:52 pm
by 190-b-651
Yes Sr. You are correct it is 1B9KGVAOXKJ300036
FORD E350 VIN#
1FDH534G3KHB43370
Any questions fell free to ask.
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Re: Posted for a friend I do know the history of the vehicle
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2017 3:49 pm
by LaPlaya
How would I go about checking the VIN #? From google search, I found several websites that you can insert a vehicle's VIN# and it gives you back some basic info, unless you pay for the full report. But what do I do with the b190's "1B9..." number?
Thanks.
Re: Posted for a friend I do know the history of the vehicle
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:49 pm
by 190-b-651
Yea the ford vin # just gives you basic information about the chassis being they were sold incomplete.
I believe there's a link on the site to find out more about airstream vin#
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Re: Posted for a friend I do know the history of the vehicle
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2017 6:20 pm
by LaPlaya
I do like how it's all stealthy, metal gray. No stripes or decals. And I like that funky top front shape, before they went all straight and flat.
Re: Posted for a friend I do know the history of the vehicle
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2017 7:14 pm
by 190-b-651
Fresh paint three or four years ago i sent you a personal message with my phone # call me if you want to know more its a good candidate for a remodel
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Re: Posted for a friend I do know the history of the vehicle
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2017 7:17 pm
by 190-b-651
That funky top shape is cheaper than the big window on the later models mine is cracked $550 plus shipping
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Re: Posted for a friend I do know the history of the vehicle
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 7:09 pm
by LaPlaya
190-b-651 wrote:Yea the ford vin # just gives you basic information about the chassis being they were sold incomplete.
I believe there's a link on the site to find out more about airstream vin#
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I just bought a Carfax report for the Ford Vin # but still cannot figure out what to do with the Airstream Vin #. Is there a carfax-like website for that?

I believe I've read every single post on these boards by now, but could not find the answer to this question. I found an explanation of where this VIN# is located, and what some of the digits mean (like unit produced #, etc), but is it possible to find out the history and condition of the cabin through it?
Re: Posted for a friend I do know the history of the vehicle
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 7:11 pm
by 190-b-651
Ask skater hes the admin he would probably know.
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Re: Posted for a friend I do know the history of the vehicle
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 7:19 pm
by skater
LaPlaya wrote:190-b-651 wrote:Yea the ford vin # just gives you basic information about the chassis being they were sold incomplete.
I believe there's a link on the site to find out more about airstream vin#
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I just bought a Carfax report for the Ford Vin # but still cannot figure out what to do with the Airstream Vin #. Is there a carfax-like website for that?

I believe I've read every single post on these boards by now, but could not find the answer to this question. I found an explanation of where this VIN# is located, and what some of the digits mean (like unit produced #, etc), but is it possible to find out the history and condition of the cabin through it?
Nah, the Airstream VIN is only useful for a few things.
1. If you ever need a part from Airstream, they may want it to help determine which part you need.
2. If you join WBCCI, they'll want it to confirm you own an Airstream.
3. Us doing our little B190 tracking project.
That's about it. I don't know if WBCCI keeps track of Airstream VINs for any purposes. But, if they did, the only thing you'd be able to tell (at most) is that so-and-so owned it when they joined WBCCI. (For example, I suspect WBCCI still has my B190 VIN and not the one for our trailer. I don't think I ever updated them.)
As was linked in another thread, you can decode the VIN, but it won't tell you anything you don't already know (it's a B-van, Ford chassis, 19'-20' long, two axles, model year, etc.).
Re: Posted for a friend I do know the history of the vehicle
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 3:19 pm
by 190-b-651
There was some problems with the vin#'s don't know if I goofed or the owner but this should be correct.

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