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kna4977 · 08-08-2006, 10:49 PM

Does anyone know where I can find out how to decode my Protect-O-Plate

thanks

Rokcrln · 08-08-2006, 11:50 PM

This was found on one of my Chevelle sites. It might lead you into the right direction.

http://www.geocities.com/don111ca/page994.html

good luck

Kevin
LFD Inc.

kna4977 · 08-09-2006, 12:08 AM

Thanks, I checked out that sight. My plate seems to be laid out differently. Here's how it reads. Anybody, please let me know what it means.

CKE182F174994
VO519TDR Y2E15
RAYW139 R (chevy emblem)E

dave2953 · 08-09-2006, 03:57 PM

I could be wrong, but I believe the vin should start with C or K because I can't find anything that shows both. If your blazer is 4WD it should be K.
Also, I think the 8 should be a 6 (6 denotes blazer)
K= 4WD
E= 8 cylinders
1= 3900-5800 GVW
6= Blazer
2= 1972
F= Flint Assembly Plant
174994= build number

V= Flint Engine Plant
0519= Assembled May 19
TDR= 350 A/T 175HP/4bbl K10 & K20

I'm uncertain about the rest, but I'm sure someone on here will know.
Let me know if I'm wrong about the VIN.

see ten · 08-09-2006, 04:34 PM

The vin on my K10 also starts with "CK". I know all the literature says it should have a C or a K but it has both. On another note my C10s VIN starts with "CC". Who knows???!!!

Longhorn Man · 08-09-2006, 05:21 PM

all 72 chevys will have an extra C in the begining, and GMC will have a T

kna4977 · 08-09-2006, 08:51 PM

Thanks for helping put all the pieces together, I was missing the date of manufacture, 5/19/72.

kna4977 · 08-09-2006, 08:54 PM

Still a few more pieces missing. What does the rest of the Protect-o-plate mean?

....Y2E15
RAYW139 R (vertical chevy emblem)E

Longhorn Man · 08-10-2006, 12:25 AM

There was a cat on here that could tell what gears and other stuff by reading the protect-o-plate.

dave2953 · 08-10-2006, 03:13 AM

Did some more searching after I got home from work:

Y2E15

Y= TH350 built @ Toledo plant
2= 1972
E= May (5th letter = 5th month)
15= day of month (May 15th)

I'm still working on the rest.....

kna4977 · 08-20-2006, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave2953

Did some more searching after I got home from work:

Y2E15

Y= TH350 built @ Toledo plant
2= 1972
E= May (5th letter = 5th month)
15= day of month (May 15th)

I'm still working on the rest.....

Any luck with the rest yet?

08-08-2006, 10:49 PM	#1
kna4977 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 321	Decoding a Protect-O-Plate?????? Does anyone know where I can find out how to decode my Protect-O-Plate thanks

08-08-2006, 11:50 PM	#2
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Decoding a Protect-O-Plate?????? This was found on one of my Chevelle sites. It might lead you into the right direction. http://www.geocities.com/don111ca/page994.html good luck Kevin LFD Inc.

08-09-2006, 12:08 AM	#3
kna4977 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 321	Re: Decoding a Protect-O-Plate?????? Thanks, I checked out that sight. My plate seems to be laid out differently. Here's how it reads. Anybody, please let me know what it means. CKE182F174994 VO519TDR Y2E15 RAYW139 R (chevy emblem)E

08-09-2006, 03:57 PM	#4
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Decoding a Protect-O-Plate?????? I could be wrong, but I believe the vin should start with C or K because I can't find anything that shows both. If your blazer is 4WD it should be K. Also, I think the 8 should be a 6 (6 denotes blazer) K= 4WD E= 8 cylinders 1= 3900-5800 GVW 6= Blazer 2= 1972 F= Flint Assembly Plant 174994= build number V= Flint Engine Plant 0519= Assembled May 19 TDR= 350 A/T 175HP/4bbl K10 & K20 I'm uncertain about the rest, but I'm sure someone on here will know. Let me know if I'm wrong about the VIN. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

08-09-2006, 04:34 PM	#5
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Decoding a Protect-O-Plate?????? The vin on my K10 also starts with "CK". I know all the literature says it should have a C or a K but it has both. On another note my C10s VIN starts with "CC". Who knows???!!!

08-09-2006, 05:21 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Decoding a Protect-O-Plate?????? all 72 chevys will have an extra C in the begining, and GMC will have a T

08-09-2006, 08:51 PM	#7
kna4977 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 321	Re: Decoding a Protect-O-Plate?????? Thanks for helping put all the pieces together, I was missing the date of manufacture, 5/19/72. Last edited by kna4977; 08-09-2006 at 08:54 PM.

08-09-2006, 08:54 PM	#8
kna4977 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 321	Re: Decoding a Protect-O-Plate?????? Still a few more pieces missing. What does the rest of the Protect-o-plate mean? ....Y2E15 RAYW139 R (vertical chevy emblem)E

08-10-2006, 12:25 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Decoding a Protect-O-Plate?????? There was a cat on here that could tell what gears and other stuff by reading the protect-o-plate.

08-10-2006, 03:13 AM	#10
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Decoding a Protect-O-Plate?????? Did some more searching after I got home from work: Y2E15 Y= TH350 built @ Toledo plant 2= 1972 E= May (5th letter = 5th month) 15= day of month (May 15th) I'm still working on the rest..... __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250



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