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buggieo · 11-21-2002, 10:18 PM

Is there a way to figure out what year my frame is?? My 72 cab vin is for a 2 wheel drive and frame is 4 wheel and need to know what year it is so I know what to order for new chassis parts steerin etc.. any help is appreciated
thanks

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-22-2002, 08:44 AM

If it is not bare and the brake setup is still intact, then if it has discs it is a 71 or 72 and parts wise it would not matter. If it is not a frame from our series trucks than I guess I don't know other than having someone look at it.

Jim

buggieo · 11-22-2002, 10:32 AM

thanks Jim, it has drums all the way arround so must be a pre 1971

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-22-2002, 12:08 PM

There is a number stamped into the frame but I believe that it is only part of the vin number without a date code. You would need the vin plate off of the cab to determine the date. I don't believe that you will run into a problem with parts as the frames were pretty much alike. The differences should be small for the 67-70.

Jim

Rod · 11-22-2002, 12:23 PM

The number on the top frame rail is an indication of the year... the first number is the year.... could be a Z also which would mean 1970... if its all drums it's 67-70.... the 67-69 would have closed knuckles. If there's no numbers its probably a 67 frame.

11-21-2002, 10:18 PM	#1
buggieo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 93	frame identification?? Is there a way to figure out what year my frame is?? My 72 cab vin is for a 2 wheel drive and frame is 4 wheel and need to know what year it is so I know what to order for new chassis parts steerin etc.. any help is appreciated thanks

11-22-2002, 12:23 PM	#5
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	The number on the top frame rail is an indication of the year... the first number is the year.... could be a Z also which would mean 1970... if its all drums it's 67-70.... the 67-69 would have closed knuckles. If there's no numbers its probably a 67 frame. __________________ 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.

11-22-2002, 08:44 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	If it is not bare and the brake setup is still intact, then if it has discs it is a 71 or 72 and parts wise it would not matter. If it is not a frame from our series trucks than I guess I don't know other than having someone look at it. Jim

11-22-2002, 10:32 AM	#3
buggieo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 93	thanks Jim, it has drums all the way arround so must be a pre 1971

11-22-2002, 12:08 PM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	There is a number stamped into the frame but I believe that it is only part of the vin number without a date code. You would need the vin plate off of the cab to determine the date. I don't believe that you will run into a problem with parts as the frames were pretty much alike. The differences should be small for the 67-70. Jim



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