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SERE · 11-02-2004, 08:23 PM

Does anyone know of a good GMC decoder. I find all kinds of Chevy ones. They don't work for everything. Please help!

Longhorn Man · 11-02-2004, 08:35 PM

Is this for the 68, or the 69? It chainged a few times in the run.
If you post the VIN in question, we can decode it for you. (you can leave the last few numbers off foe security reasons if you feel so inclined)

SERE · 11-02-2004, 09:15 PM

The one I am working on is 1969 4X4 GMC long stepside.

KE20CZA2****

I am working on the glove box decal. Is there an options list for GMC?

Gator70 · 11-03-2004, 12:46 AM

Checked the books that I have aquired now, it almost seems like there are too many numbers for a '69. It has the right makings for a '70 but some of the letters dont quite match

K- 4 wheel drive
E- V8
2-3/4 ton
0C --??
02-Flat Back cowl
03-Cab/Chassis
04-Fenderside p/u
05-Panel
06-Sub-panel doors
Z-Fremont build plant
A-doesnt match year coding
2--start of sequential

The literature that I have shoes the 67-69 GMC to only have 6 numbers before the sequential.

chassis
engine
gvw
model type
model year
assy plant

is there anything else to go on, how bout the model identification from the glove box sticker
it should be 7 digits
KE2(2 numbers cable to axle length)(2 more numbers stating type like 34-fleetside p/u)

sorry it didnt really answer your question but hope its a start

Gator70 · 11-03-2004, 12:54 AM

sorry just went back and checked your description. you model code should be

KE20904
(09)-cab to axle dimension code
(04)-stepside p/u

Rod · 11-03-2004, 01:17 AM

KE20CZA2****

K = 4x4
E = eight cylinder
OC = step side box
Z = Fremont assembly plant
A = 1969 model year

the rest is sequence number

GMC did there own thing a few years... just post part of the vin and I'll decode any of them. Some years have two or even three ways of decoding them.

SERE · 11-03-2004, 01:49 AM

Thanks for your help.

VIN as posted KE20CZA2****
The glove box Model # is KE2590C W/B 127

What is a good book or link to the options codes?

68C15 · 11-03-2004, 07:58 AM

along the same line is there a way to tell which rear suspension came with it from the VIN?

Longhorn Man · 11-03-2004, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

along the same line is there a way to tell which rear suspension came with it from the VIN?

nope. Only on the option sheet...and it can leave you guessing too.

roger0080 · 11-05-2004, 09:53 PM

Could you look again and see: are you sure about the MODEL# being "KE2590C" ?

Is the "C" in the model number correct? I've never seen anything like that.
Me thinks it should be like KE25904....

SERE · 11-05-2004, 10:22 PM

It is an 0C at the end of the model #. According to "ROD", the 0C in the VIN is stepside box. Maybe thats how GMC did them???????

Rod · 11-05-2004, 11:10 PM

OC is just another way GMC did things different than Chev. OC means step side on a GMC....if it was OD it would have been a fleetside.

But you'll find plenty of GMC's with the 04 (stepside) like you thought it might be.

SERE · 11-05-2004, 11:18 PM

Thanks again ROD. I do have another Question??? When, if ever, did they put 454 in 67-72? Chevy or GMC. I know they did the 396, 402????? If you know. its no big deal. Thanks Steve

Rod · 11-05-2004, 11:40 PM

The only called truck that had a 454 was an El Camino or GMC Sprint in this era of 67-72.

I wouldn't bleed to death to prove it...but the pickup trucks didnt have 454's. Now there may be a couple in 72 but no-one has proven it so far on this board. It could have been an overlap to the 73 model which had 454.

SERE · 11-05-2004, 11:49 PM

Fair enough. I always wondered.

Thanks

11-02-2004, 08:23 PM	#1
SERE "AIRBORNE" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 60	need:GMC Vin & options decoder Does anyone know of a good GMC decoder. I find all kinds of Chevy ones. They don't work for everything. Please help! __________________ 69 GMC 2500 4X4 long stepside 454 BB

11-02-2004, 09:15 PM	#3
SERE "AIRBORNE" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 60	GMC vin decoder The one I am working on is 1969 4X4 GMC long stepside. KE20CZA2**** I am working on the glove box decal. Is there an options list for GMC? __________________ 69 GMC 2500 4X4 long stepside 454 BB

11-03-2004, 12:46 AM	#4
Gator70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Turner Valley, Alberta Posts: 91	Checked the books that I have aquired now, it almost seems like there are too many numbers for a '69. It has the right makings for a '70 but some of the letters dont quite match K- 4 wheel drive E- V8 2-3/4 ton 0C --?? 02-Flat Back cowl 03-Cab/Chassis 04-Fenderside p/u 05-Panel 06-Sub-panel doors Z-Fremont build plant A-doesnt match year coding 2--start of sequential The literature that I have shoes the 67-69 GMC to only have 6 numbers before the sequential. chassis engine gvw model type model year assy plant is there anything else to go on, how bout the model identification from the glove box sticker it should be 7 digits KE2(2 numbers cable to axle length)(2 more numbers stating type like 34-fleetside p/u) sorry it didnt really answer your question but hope its a start __________________ 1970 GMC K15 - Canadian built 2nd Owner truck 68k miles 2014 Denali 1500 6.2L

11-03-2004, 12:54 AM	#5
Gator70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Turner Valley, Alberta Posts: 91	sorry just went back and checked your description. you model code should be KE20904 (09)-cab to axle dimension code (04)-stepside p/u __________________ 1970 GMC K15 - Canadian built 2nd Owner truck 68k miles 2014 Denali 1500 6.2L

11-03-2004, 01:17 AM	#6
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	KE20CZA2**** K = 4x4 E = eight cylinder OC = step side box Z = Fremont assembly plant A = 1969 model year the rest is sequence number GMC did there own thing a few years... just post part of the vin and I'll decode any of them. Some years have two or even three ways of decoding them. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

11-02-2004, 08:35 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Is this for the 68, or the 69? It chainged a few times in the run. If you post the VIN in question, we can decode it for you. (you can leave the last few numbers off foe security reasons if you feel so inclined)

11-03-2004, 01:49 AM	#7
SERE "AIRBORNE" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 60	that makes sense Thanks for your help. VIN as posted KE20CZA2**** The glove box Model # is KE2590C W/B 127 What is a good book or link to the options codes? __________________ 69 GMC 2500 4X4 long stepside 454 BB

11-03-2004, 07:58 AM	#8
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	along the same line is there a way to tell which rear suspension came with it from the VIN? __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

11-05-2004, 09:53 PM	#10
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	Could you look again and see: are you sure about the MODEL# being "KE2590C" ? Is the "C" in the model number correct? I've never seen anything like that. Me thinks it should be like KE25904.... __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

11-05-2004, 10:22 PM	#11
SERE "AIRBORNE" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 60	It is an 0C at the end of the model #. According to "ROD", the 0C in the VIN is stepside box. Maybe thats how GMC did them??????? __________________ 69 GMC 2500 4X4 long stepside 454 BB

11-05-2004, 11:10 PM	#12
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	OC is just another way GMC did things different than Chev. OC means step side on a GMC....if it was OD it would have been a fleetside. But you'll find plenty of GMC's with the 04 (stepside) like you thought it might be. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

11-05-2004, 11:18 PM	#13
SERE "AIRBORNE" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 60	Thanks again ROD. I do have another Question??? When, if ever, did they put 454 in 67-72? Chevy or GMC. I know they did the 396, 402????? If you know. its no big deal. Thanks Steve __________________ 69 GMC 2500 4X4 long stepside 454 BB

11-05-2004, 11:40 PM	#14
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	The only called truck that had a 454 was an El Camino or GMC Sprint in this era of 67-72. I wouldn't bleed to death to prove it...but the pickup trucks didnt have 454's. Now there may be a couple in 72 but no-one has proven it so far on this board. It could have been an overlap to the 73 model which had 454. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

11-05-2004, 11:49 PM	#15
SERE "AIRBORNE" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 60	Fair enough. I always wondered. Thanks __________________ 69 GMC 2500 4X4 long stepside 454 BB

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