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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Pacifica CA
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SPID Question
A 350 engine is not listed on my SPID as being an option. Does that automatically mean that I have a 307 and not a 350? I know the engine in my 70 is original but I'm not sure exactly what it is.
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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Re: SPID Question
that is correct.
If your VIN starts with CE or KE, and no optional engine is listed, then yes, your truck originally had the 307. |
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Location: Pacifica CA
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Re: SPID Question
that's what I thought. Thanks
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Location: Cedar Park, Texas
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Re: SPID Question
I have a SPID related request for info. I recently bought a 72 Short stepside with some interesting option codes. Has anyone ever heard of 1909 ALL SERVICES MARKETING, 1886A RADIATOR OVERFLOW (It's not there anymore, though), 1983AA CONSIGNEE CAUTION, 19K1AC US ARMY MARKETING, 1988AA VEHICLE DECONCOMANI, 19A9AAFORM 139 INSPECTION 16Y2AC TRANSMISSION DRAIN, 1882AA PERMANENT ANTIFREEZE, 16Y1AA ENGINE OIL DRAIN or any of the other odd codes? It also has CIGARETTE LIGHTER listed twice, 1U3710 and 19D6AA. It appears the truck was a military truck. Air Force? It HAD a 350, power brakes and auto trans and power brakes, but nothing else. Motor radiator and trans are gone. I would post a picture of the SPID, but I am new here and cannot figure out how to add photos...
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Odenton, Md
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Re: SPID Question
use the manage attachments at the botton of the POST REPLY....and you can post pics.
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Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas"
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Re: SPID Question
It says USArmy on the SPID, right? Has it been repainted to blue to make you think it was USAF?
Here, in black and white, is the USAF '68 Chevy I drove in 'Nam...
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Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. |
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: SPID Question
sounds like a typical military optiond truck. Pics would be sweet! The 350 part sounds odd, I thought all the military ones were inline 6.
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Oil trash and damn proud of it
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Williston, ND
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Re: SPID Question
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Still, most military trucks had an inline, but some oddly enough had 350's. I don't think all were four speeds either. I think that one 68350 had was an original auto. I don't believe the 350/TH350 were listed on the SPID either.
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Mark 1997 K1500 Z71, 14 bolt SF 3.73 posi, Bright Blue Metallic. 6" Superlift 1972 C-10, toolbox, p/s, 350/TH350/3.73 open, black int., bronze 2008 Dodge MegaCab. H&S tuned 6.7 Cummins. Fast Four Tons Some of my pics http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/69-350/ |
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Location: Cedar Park, Texas
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Re: SPID Question
Elco SS in Vietnam???
Here are some pics of the truck and SPID. As you can see, it lists a 350 engine and a turbo hydramatic trans. I sure wish I had the original drivetrain. I have a 355 I rebuilt that was in my 71 Elco back in high school, and a 700r4. I wonder what gear ratio is in the rear axle on this truck... If it is a 3.07, I have a 3.73 that came out of my dad's 71 GMC 6 cyl 3 spd truck that would work great with the overdrive trans. My brother had a truck almost identical to this when I was in high school in the 80's. It was 72 short step, originally 6 cyl, 3 spd, 3.73 rear gear. We built a very mild 355 and 2004r. With this drivetrain, we could SMOKE Monte SS's all day, and stay with the stock 5.0's Mustangs. |
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Location: Cedar Park, Texas
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Re: SPID Question
Unfortunately, I bought this truck with no title ($500), but I have a title for a 72 short bed 6 cyl truck that was totalled. i will keep the VIN tag so if I ever want to, I can get a bonded title here in Texas ($200-$300, I believe). I also have a VIN and glovebox w SPID for a 72 Cheyenne Super with no title that I kept for the same reason. It was beyond fixing, so I parted it out and kept the good stuff i wanted to use later.
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Re: SPID Question
The dash of the truck is sort of a silver with a green tint. I forgot to take a pic. I kind of like that color and may use it on the truck when I (if) I get to the point for paint...
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Location: Cedar Park, Texas
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Re: SPID Question
After looking under the hood a little closer, the truck appears to have originally olive drab green on the outside. The inside silver green looks original. Sterring column is still a medium green color. Maybe I should restore it to these colors and call it "Sgt. Snorkel" (from Beetle Bailey)
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
Posts: 26
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Re: SPID Question
IF you can find casting numbers somewhere on the block (usually on the drivers side rear) then you can go to a site called www.motrec.com and they have a listing for every chev engine. So if you find your number you find your engine size Hope that helps!!!
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