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Bishops Trucks · 03-07-2013, 10:45 AM

I'm curious about some stamped numbers on my cowl. Would anybody have a clue as to what they mean. They are on the drivers side stamped on the rolled edge.
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shawno72 · 03-07-2013, 10:46 AM

Where abouts on the cowl is it?

Bishops Trucks · 03-07-2013, 11:00 AM

Here is the location of it.

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Bishops Trucks · 03-07-2013, 01:14 PM

ttt

68panelman · 03-07-2013, 01:32 PM

Do they match any of you VIN?

Bishops Trucks · 03-07-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 68panelman

Do they match any of you VIN?

No, no part of it matches the vin.

I've never seen it on any other truck I've had. Must be what Shawno said.

Could be a stamping for that secret Corvette option. lol

67ChevyRedneck · 03-09-2013, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

Could be a stamping for that secret Corvette option. lol

No no no, it's #215 made with the ultra rare General Lee option! It MUST have been repainted at least once, it's not even orange anymore!

Seriously... I have no friggin' clue. The numbers don't match up with any kind of VIN designation, and they don't make sense as a date.

shawno72 · 03-07-2013, 01:39 PM

I think someone stamped them on there for some reason. They are not factory to the best of my knowledge.

shawno72 · 03-07-2013, 02:18 PM

Lee H · 03-07-2013, 03:12 PM

Has that part ever been repainted? Looks to even to have done done individually, looks like the numbers were in a gang and hit hard.
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Bishops Trucks · 03-07-2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

Has that part ever been repainted? Looks to even to have done done individually, looks like the numbers were in a gang and hit hard.
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That section has never been repainted. From what I can tell when I took the front clip off, I'm the first person to take it off. The truck was built in Flint, Michigan. Not sure if that has anything to do with it.

**special-K** · 03-08-2013, 08:54 AM

Maybe it got hit with an 01 215 at the factory and they figured it would be covered up,so let it pass.

Never seen that before. It's a mystery to me.

teeitup · 03-08-2013, 09:07 AM

I've parted out a few trucks that had numbers there before, so I think its factory but just not sure why

**steelhorse** · 03-08-2013, 09:33 AM

Maybe a government truck?

Bishops Trucks · 03-08-2013, 09:51 AM

It will probably remain a mystery to all of us. Thanks for your thoughts guys.

**burb71** · 03-08-2013, 07:01 PM

I had that type stamp on my old 71 burb, but it was on the side edge (drivers) not the drivers front edge.
If you can understand what Im saying?

Bishops Trucks · 03-08-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by burb71

I had that type stamp on my old 71 burb, but it was on the side edge (drivers) not the drivers front edge.
If you can understand what Im saying?

I understand what your saying. Maybe I opened up a quest of something we need to find out the meaning to. There is a reason to these markings.

Lee H · 03-09-2013, 10:11 AM

My 72 from the Fremont plant has 3 numbers etched into the cowl, never could figure out what it was. That was until I found the build sheet, the three numbers are the same as the build number on the build sheet.
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formikaus · 03-09-2013, 10:48 AM

Maybe a die ID number????

I dont know much about it but isn't a 71 and 72 cab a little different? I've seen post about window seals not fitting from a 67-70 on a 71 or 72. Maybe its when they rolled into 71 production.

Is your production number low?

Bishops Trucks · 03-09-2013, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by formikaus

Maybe a die ID number????

I dont know much about it but isn't a 71 and 72 cab a little different? I've seen post about window seals not fitting from a 67-70 on a 71 or 72. Maybe its when they rolled into 71 production.

Is your production number low?

605732 is the production number. I don't think thats it but then again, who knows where the production number started.

Hey Tim,
Maybe GM will give me a brand new Chevy truck.

formikaus · 03-09-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

605732 is the production number. I don't think thats it but then again, who knows where the production number started.

Hey Tim,
Maybe GM will give me a brand new Chevy truck.

Better yet,

Maybe your the lucky winner of a 71 they have had in a time capsule!! that would be awesome. lol

67ChevyRedneck · 03-09-2013, 07:58 PM

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Better yet,

Maybe your the lucky winner of a 71 they have had in a time capsule!! that would be awesome. lol

I don't know, did you ever see the one from Oklahoma? Not pretty.

57 Tulsa buried 1957 Plymouth Belvedere Boyd...

Bishops Trucks · 03-10-2013, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by formikaus

Better yet,

Maybe your the lucky winner of a 71 they have had in a time capsule!! that would be awesome. lol

That would be sweet, we could only hope they did a better job of packaging than what they did with that '57 Plymouth.

**special-K** · 03-09-2013, 01:13 PM

Contact GM. Maybe you win something!!

**special-K** · 03-10-2013, 01:09 PM

They buried that Plymouth in the ground....DUH!!! Will moisture affect it...ya think???

"Your truck has been stored in heated and dry facility. Please contact us to arrange our delivery of your new '71 K/10 Cheyenne SWB in Medium Green & White"

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shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Curious about numbers............. I think someone stamped them on there for some reason. They are not factory to the best of my knowledge. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

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shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Curious about numbers............. Where abouts on the cowl is it? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

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shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Curious about numbers............. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

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Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,141	Re: Curious about numbers............. Has that part ever been repainted? Looks to even to have done done individually, looks like the numbers were in a gang and hit hard. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Curious about numbers............. Maybe it got hit with an 01 215 at the factory and they figured it would be covered up,so let it pass. Never seen that before. It's a mystery to me. __________________ "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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burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: Curious about numbers............. I had that type stamp on my old 71 burb, but it was on the side edge (drivers) not the drivers front edge. If you can understand what Im saying?

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Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,141	Re: Curious about numbers............. My 72 from the Fremont plant has 3 numbers etched into the cowl, never could figure out what it was. That was until I found the build sheet, the three numbers are the same as the build number on the build sheet. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703 Last edited by Lee H; 03-09-2013 at 10:16 AM.

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formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	Re: Curious about numbers............. Maybe a die ID number???? I dont know much about it but isn't a 71 and 72 cab a little different? I've seen post about window seals not fitting from a 67-70 on a 71 or 72. Maybe its when they rolled into 71 production. Is your production number low?



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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Curious about numbers............. They buried that Plymouth in the ground....DUH!!! Will moisture affect it...ya think??? "Your truck has been stored in heated and dry facility. Please contact us to arrange our delivery of your new '71 K/10 Cheyenne SWB in Medium Green & White" __________________ "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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