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BridgecreekMason · 08-19-2008, 03:37 PM

Hey guys, new to this.

Trying to decode the VIN on an old GMC pickup I have in the field.

VIN: CE10DPB38880

It has the wood slates in the floor of the bed?

chrome grill, 4 headlights, 4 speed tranny on the floor.

Don't know just what I have.

Many Thanks!

Longhorn Man · 08-19-2008, 04:07 PM

looks like a 2 wheel drive, v8, 1/2 ton, fleetside, P... unknown build plant??? 1970 GMC.

BobS · 08-19-2008, 05:16 PM

Pontiac, Michigan.

Bob

BridgecreekMason · 08-19-2008, 05:23 PM

This is a V8 from the factory, one mechanic told me it had a 4 speed muncie tranny from the factory. It was a 'Camper Special'?

It's a pretty straight old truck.

orange body, white cab top., chrome grill

I've been having a devil of a time figuring this one out!

Longhorn Man · 08-19-2008, 06:41 PM

you have any photos? Is the SPID still in the glove box?

**special-K** · 08-20-2008, 06:08 AM

What exactly are you trying to figure out?First of all,what year is it?Except for`67,nothing unusual about having a GMC with a V8,chrome grille,wood floor,dual headlamps,4spd,Custom Camper option...
Where did the mechanic get his info about it having a Muncie trans before?How much of what you say it has or had is from what you see and how much is from the SPID(option sheet on glovebox door)?

BridgecreekMason · 08-20-2008, 10:34 AM

Hey, thanks for all the input!

Trying to figure out what engine, trans, etc. as I am going to try and sell it.
Don't know what it's worth. Got to air the tires up and pull it up out of the woods and pressure was it.

I found a warranty book in the glove box that said 1968 GMC. Delivery date was 6/25/1968.

All the glass is good, needs a new bench seat.

Someone has replaced the 1/2ton rearend with a 3/4 ton rearend.

As far as a Muncie, I don't know if that guy knew wat he was talking about.

It has some kind of metal plate on the inside of the warranty book.

It's inversed, so, I've got to figure out what it says.

**WIDESIDE72** · 08-20-2008, 10:52 AM

The metal plate with inverted lettering you mentioned is called the protecto plate. It adds a little value to the truck. The dealership would swipe this like a credit card when the truck was taken in for service. They are usually misplaced and in my experience, are only found 25% of the time. my brothers and I have had 8 trucks and only had one truck woth the protecto plate. any pics of the GMC? I am partial to the four headlight trucks. My dad has a 71 GMC 1/2 to short step we restored and I am working on a 72 GMC K2500 4X4

BridgecreekMason · 08-20-2008, 10:57 AM

That's good news then? lol. Don't have any pics yet, will work on that today. Got to air the tire up and pull her out of the woods. (And borrowa a camera).

Also have a 1954 Ford 1/2 ton SNB.

Thanks!

**WIDESIDE72** · 08-20-2008, 10:57 AM

Before

**WIDESIDE72** · 08-20-2008, 10:59 AM

after

BridgecreekMason · 08-20-2008, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

after

Man, she is a beaut!

**WIDESIDE72** · 08-20-2008, 11:01 AM

Just kidding about the before and after. I WISH. The grey GMC was super clean when we started. The tan (?) truck is a lot rougher. Originally light green w/ a dk grn cab top.

BridgecreekMason · 08-20-2008, 11:23 AM

Man, you had me going there! That last one is a BEAUT!

Getting ready to go down and start getting the old beast ready to pull hup here to the barn. I used to drive her about 10-15 years ago. Had to quite driving when my vision got to bad.

She would make a great son-dad project truck.

Should have some pictures later today.

Any info on that Protecto Plate that would help identify the engine and tranny?

Not whole lot of surface rust on mine, most of the wood is rotted out in the bed, the windows have been kept rolled up. mice have chewed the seats up.

old Chevy guy · 08-20-2008, 08:41 PM

When I was trying to figure out some stuff about my vin someone steared me to this http:67-72chevytrucks.com/chevyear.html worked good for me.

BridgecreekMason · 08-20-2008, 09:29 PM

Appreciate it, but, that URL didn't work.

Finally got the old girl pulled out of the woods. All day job getting the tires aired up. Got everything cleaned out.l Believe it or not, the wiring is still in GOOD shape under the hood. Didn't find any SPID in the glove box, whatever that is.

Any recommendations before I try to put a battery in and see if she will turn over? Been sitting out ther for 11 years. Still had coolant in the radiator, good sign.

Thanks! Bridgecreek Mason.

Longhorn Man · 08-20-2008, 10:29 PM

this is the link he was trying to post http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html but it is for chevy,not GMC trucks.
The SPID is the sticker/option list on the inside of the glove box door. It may not be there, not uncommon on 67 and 68 GMCs for some reason.

BridgecreekMason · 08-20-2008, 10:37 PM

Thanks, all the same!

This GMC has a BIG rear window if that is any indication of a year range.

It was first sold in Wyoming. I'm the second owner.

Did they make a 396 v8 for GMCs?

Longhorn Man · 08-20-2008, 10:33 PM

Looking at the photo;

This doesn't look like a 68, nor does it look like that VIN belongs to this truck.
This looks like a 69 or a 70, 4X4 truck... quite possibly a real 3/4 ton rig.
if you can get photos of the inside, under the hood, and the side of the truck, it'll help us in figuring out what it is.

Longhorn Man · 08-20-2008, 11:06 PM

68 - 72 in 2 wheel drive only... yes.

BridgecreekMason · 08-20-2008, 11:32 PM

OKay, that might help explain some of this: trying to read that plate in the Protecto-Plate(?):

FIRST LINE: 396 0000 CE10D-PB39799
SCND LINE: RXSTD 3.54 ID149700
THRD LINE: TRAT400 GMC1

The rest is the original owners address in CHeyenne, Wyoming
Delivery Date: 6/25/1968

The Book is called the 1968 GMC Truck Owner Protection Plan

Wondering if I should look under the seat for some kinda paperwork like they used to do.

**special-K** · 08-21-2008, 05:53 AM

The truck that is the subject of this thread has not been pictured yet.The two pictured are another member`s pictures.

Just a note,while we`re at it.I`ve seen reference to interest in selling this truck,what it`s worth,and now reference to the other Ford truck being available.You must subscribe in order to do any of what I just mentioned according to site rules.You can get al the info you want here,but please subscribe if you want to offer something for sale.

BridgecreekMason · 08-21-2008, 09:22 AM

Thanks for the info. Sorry for messing up. I will definitiely subscribe on payday. Thinking I may keep the old gmc. Sorry about mentioning the old Ford, guess just got excited. Regards, Paul

BridgecreekMason · 08-21-2008, 08:25 PM

Got some picture finally. they are on my C: drive. The insert keeps asking for a URL. How do I get my pics into a post? Yeah, I'm a dummy! lol

**special-K** · 08-22-2008, 07:42 AM

Here`s what I do...

Go to www.photobucket.com and open an account.
Click Browse,open,upload.
The bottom line under the picture is the one to click to say "copy".
Go to where you want the picture and "paste" it.
I just open Photobucket and this website to go back and forth.

08-19-2008, 03:37 PM	#1
BridgecreekMason Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bridgecreek, Oklahoma Posts: 18	Trying to decode GMC VIN Hey guys, new to this. Trying to decode the VIN on an old GMC pickup I have in the field. VIN: CE10DPB38880 It has the wood slates in the floor of the bed? chrome grill, 4 headlights, 4 speed tranny on the floor. Don't know just what I have. Many Thanks! Last edited by special-K; 08-21-2008 at 05:56 AM.

08-19-2008, 04:07 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN looks like a 2 wheel drive, v8, 1/2 ton, fleetside, P... unknown build plant??? 1970 GMC. Attached Images

08-19-2008, 05:16 PM	#3
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN Pontiac, Michigan. Bob __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

08-19-2008, 05:23 PM	#4
BridgecreekMason Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bridgecreek, Oklahoma Posts: 18	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN This is a V8 from the factory, one mechanic told me it had a 4 speed muncie tranny from the factory. It was a 'Camper Special'? It's a pretty straight old truck. orange body, white cab top., chrome grill I've been having a devil of a time figuring this one out!

08-19-2008, 06:41 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN you have any photos? Is the SPID still in the glove box?

08-20-2008, 06:08 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN What exactly are you trying to figure out?First of all,what year is it?Except for`67,nothing unusual about having a GMC with a V8,chrome grille,wood floor,dual headlamps,4spd,Custom Camper option... Where did the mechanic get his info about it having a Muncie trans before?How much of what you say it has or had is from what you see and how much is from the SPID(option sheet on glovebox door)? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-20-2008, 10:34 AM	#7
BridgecreekMason Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bridgecreek, Oklahoma Posts: 18	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN Hey, thanks for all the input! Trying to figure out what engine, trans, etc. as I am going to try and sell it. Don't know what it's worth. Got to air the tires up and pull it up out of the woods and pressure was it. I found a warranty book in the glove box that said 1968 GMC. Delivery date was 6/25/1968. All the glass is good, needs a new bench seat. Someone has replaced the 1/2ton rearend with a 3/4 ton rearend. As far as a Muncie, I don't know if that guy knew wat he was talking about. It has some kind of metal plate on the inside of the warranty book. It's inversed, so, I've got to figure out what it says.

08-20-2008, 10:52 AM	#8
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN The metal plate with inverted lettering you mentioned is called the protecto plate. It adds a little value to the truck. The dealership would swipe this like a credit card when the truck was taken in for service. They are usually misplaced and in my experience, are only found 25% of the time. my brothers and I have had 8 trucks and only had one truck woth the protecto plate. any pics of the GMC? I am partial to the four headlight trucks. My dad has a 71 GMC 1/2 to short step we restored and I am working on a 72 GMC K2500 4X4

08-20-2008, 10:57 AM	#9
BridgecreekMason Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bridgecreek, Oklahoma Posts: 18	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN That's good news then? lol. Don't have any pics yet, will work on that today. Got to air the tire up and pull her out of the woods. (And borrowa a camera). Also have a 1954 Ford 1/2 ton SNB. Thanks! Last edited by special-K; 08-21-2008 at 05:55 AM.

08-20-2008, 10:57 AM	#10
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN Before Attached Images

08-20-2008, 10:59 AM	#11
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN after Attached Images

08-20-2008, 11:01 AM	#13
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN Just kidding about the before and after. I WISH. The grey GMC was super clean when we started. The tan (?) truck is a lot rougher. Originally light green w/ a dk grn cab top.

08-20-2008, 11:23 AM	#14
BridgecreekMason Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bridgecreek, Oklahoma Posts: 18	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN Man, you had me going there! That last one is a BEAUT! Getting ready to go down and start getting the old beast ready to pull hup here to the barn. I used to drive her about 10-15 years ago. Had to quite driving when my vision got to bad. She would make a great son-dad project truck. Should have some pictures later today. Any info on that Protecto Plate that would help identify the engine and tranny? Not whole lot of surface rust on mine, most of the wood is rotted out in the bed, the windows have been kept rolled up. mice have chewed the seats up.

08-20-2008, 08:41 PM	#15
old Chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Foster Rhode Island Posts: 1,176	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN When I was trying to figure out some stuff about my vin someone steared me to this http:67-72chevytrucks.com/chevyear.html worked good for me.

08-20-2008, 09:29 PM	#16
BridgecreekMason Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bridgecreek, Oklahoma Posts: 18	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN Appreciate it, but, that URL didn't work. Finally got the old girl pulled out of the woods. All day job getting the tires aired up. Got everything cleaned out.l Believe it or not, the wiring is still in GOOD shape under the hood. Didn't find any SPID in the glove box, whatever that is. Any recommendations before I try to put a battery in and see if she will turn over? Been sitting out ther for 11 years. Still had coolant in the radiator, good sign. Thanks! Bridgecreek Mason.



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08-20-2008, 10:29 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN this is the link he was trying to post http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html but it is for chevy,not GMC trucks. The SPID is the sticker/option list on the inside of the glove box door. It may not be there, not uncommon on 67 and 68 GMCs for some reason.

08-20-2008, 10:37 PM	#18
BridgecreekMason Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bridgecreek, Oklahoma Posts: 18	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN Thanks, all the same! This GMC has a BIG rear window if that is any indication of a year range. It was first sold in Wyoming. I'm the second owner. Did they make a 396 v8 for GMCs?

08-20-2008, 10:33 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN Looking at the photo; This doesn't look like a 68, nor does it look like that VIN belongs to this truck. This looks like a 69 or a 70, 4X4 truck... quite possibly a real 3/4 ton rig. if you can get photos of the inside, under the hood, and the side of the truck, it'll help us in figuring out what it is.

08-20-2008, 11:06 PM	#20
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN 68 - 72 in 2 wheel drive only... yes.

08-20-2008, 11:32 PM	#21
BridgecreekMason Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bridgecreek, Oklahoma Posts: 18	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN OKay, that might help explain some of this: trying to read that plate in the Protecto-Plate(?): FIRST LINE: 396 0000 CE10D-PB39799 SCND LINE: RXSTD 3.54 ID149700 THRD LINE: TRAT400 GMC1 The rest is the original owners address in CHeyenne, Wyoming Delivery Date: 6/25/1968 The Book is called the 1968 GMC Truck Owner Protection Plan Wondering if I should look under the seat for some kinda paperwork like they used to do.

08-21-2008, 05:53 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN The truck that is the subject of this thread has not been pictured yet.The two pictured are another member`s pictures. Just a note,while we`re at it.I`ve seen reference to interest in selling this truck,what it`s worth,and now reference to the other Ford truck being available.You must subscribe in order to do any of what I just mentioned according to site rules.You can get al the info you want here,but please subscribe if you want to offer something for sale. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-21-2008, 09:22 AM	#23
BridgecreekMason Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bridgecreek, Oklahoma Posts: 18	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN Thanks for the info. Sorry for messing up. I will definitiely subscribe on payday. Thinking I may keep the old gmc. Sorry about mentioning the old Ford, guess just got excited. Regards, Paul

08-21-2008, 08:25 PM	#24
BridgecreekMason Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bridgecreek, Oklahoma Posts: 18	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN Got some picture finally. they are on my C: drive. The insert keeps asking for a URL. How do I get my pics into a post? Yeah, I'm a dummy! lol

08-22-2008, 07:42 AM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Trying to decode GMC VIN Here`s what I do... Go to www.photobucket.com and open an account. Click Browse,open,upload. The bottom line under the picture is the one to click to say "copy". Go to where you want the picture and "paste" it. I just open Photobucket and this website to go back and forth. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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