Drewbee Newbee
 

Hey everyone! I just want to start out and say I am new to the site, but i have been following along reading some of the amazing articles, builds, and tech. This site is a true mecca of knowledge. I just want to thank all of you. After saying all that my name is Drew, and I look forward to hopefully posting more on my own project. I just bought a 1972 Gmc sierra grande yesterday. On that note, I could not find where to post this question, but I am having trouble figuring out my VIN. I go to the VIN decoder and it says the first digit should be either C or K for 2wd or 4wd. However, that is the second digit in my VIN. Mine starts with a T...goes TCE. It also starts with a T on the inside of the glove box door. I apologize if this is a stupid question, but could the T just mean truck? Thanks for any help!

Re: Drewbee Newbee
 

Welcome to the site, I believe T= GMC Truck and if it started with C= Chevy truck, after that the CE would be 2wd v8 You can ask over on the 67-72 message area to be sure though

Re: Drewbee Newbee
 

Thanks Liz! Glad to hear that. That reaffirms what I was reading last night on somebodies thread. It matches too because that is what I have a 1972 GMC Sierra Grande. Can't wait to get pictures up, but I'm still debating on whether to change anything because I believe its all numbers matching. :gmc2:

Re: Drewbee Newbee
 

Welcome and cant wait to see some pix

Re: Drewbee Newbee
 

Thanks! The weather has been horrible here in GA. Hopefully it'll clear up so I can get those pics done.:gmc:

Re: Drewbee Newbee
 

It has been gross this week.. rain rain and more rain.. your pictures may take a while :hm:

Re: Drewbee Newbee
 

Yeah and I'm keeping the truck in the garage for now. I finally got it insured and a tag on it. It's been through two rainstorms already since I bought it :waah: Overall I think it is in great shape for a 72 and really dont want to get anymore rust on it, but the guys at work want to see it so I'll take it out tomorrow to show them. Also, I am trying to find a 72 4x4 lwb frame. I'm wanting to swap the body over to one, but the only ones are all on the west coast, or people chopping them up for swb :waah: Hopefully, once i get to work the truck will look as nice as the ones on here.:metal::gmc2:

Re: Drewbee Newbee
 

Welcome to the forum from sunny San Diego CA

Re: Drewbee Newbee
 

Thanks Dan! I look forward to being around. This site has become like a second home. I even have to keep myself from staying on it at work :lol: Can you send some of that San Diego weather this way?

Re: Drewbee Newbee
 

I too have 72 GMC Grand Sierra, one heck of a truck, oh yeah before I forget... Welcome aboard from Northern California! :wop:

Re: Drewbee Newbee
 

Thanks Jerry! and I totally agree it's stinks not having pictures. But Liz can vouch for me the weather has been horrible for a week!! Suppose to be sunny the next two days so I'll try to get out tomorrow after work and take a few before the sun goes down :waah: That's another fight in itself. But promise pictures are coming soon!:gmc:

Re: Drewbee Newbee
 

Finally was nice enough outside to take a few pictures of the old ride. It was still a little overcast, but this will do for now. Hope yall enjoy as much as I do!
I can't wait till I can start working on this truck. You may notice, I've already started working on the instrument panel. I pushed it back into place right quick for a few photos, but I need to get the bulbs working on it. It appears something is going on with the dimmer switch because the bulbs work off and on. I realized when i turned the dimmer switch every slightly they would cut off, or on. It was very sensitive. I'm guessing its something electrical...guess it's time to roll the sleeves up.

Re: Drewbee Newbee
 

Here are the last two I have for now. I know whenever, I have the time to start taking here apart and fixing her up I'll have a lot more. Anyone else, have one of these trucks with the rear sliding glass from the factory?? My dad worked for General motors for years and was a little shocked when he saw on the SPID that it came from the factory that way. I believe I'm going to keep it and make it look a little nicer.:gmc2:

Re: Drewbee Newbee
 

Sorry about that SPID picture....shakes my hand at the overcast!!!! I'll try to get another one tomorrow.:lol::gmc2:

Re: Drewbee Newbee
 

Welcome to the site

Re: Drewbee Newbee
 

Thanks Tony it's awesome to be apart of such a cool site.
Posted via Mobile Device