VIN decode please

[Wildstreak]

I'm trying to figure out what info is on a vin number for a truck I have, and I have no clue how to decode it. could anyone help please? The vin is KS1401140871. Any help will be greatly apreciated...

[john]

Here is a Sample VIN and Model Number for a 69' Chevy Pickup

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1967-1972 VIN Number Codes
Example: CE149J 100001
Chassis Designation (1st digit)
C= 4x2
K= 4x4

Engine Deisgnation (2nd digit)
E = V-8 Gas
S = Six Cylinder Gas

GVW Range (3rd Digit)
1 = 1/2 Ton
2 = 3/4 Ton
3 = 1 Ton

Model Code (4th Digit)
4 = Pickup with Cab and Bed

Model Year (5th Digit)
7 = 1967
8 = 1968
9 = 1969
0 = 1970
1 = 1971
2 = 1972

Assembly Plant
A = Atlanta
B = Baltimore
F = Flint
J = Janesville
N = Norwood
P = Pontiac
S = St. Louis
T = Tarrytown
Z = Fremont
1 = Oshawa

Vehicle Serial Number
100001 = 1st Unit Built

1967-1972 Model Number Codes
(The Model Number is located on the inside of the glove box door.)
Example: C E 1 09 9 34 J 100001
Chassis Designation (1st digit)
C = 4x2
K = 4x4
P = Forward Control

Engine Deisgnation (2nd digit)
E = V-8 Gas
S = Six Cylinder Gas

GVW Range (3rd Digit)
1 = 1/2 Ton
2 = 3/4 Ton
3 = 1 Ton

Cab To Axle Dimension (4th Digit)
07 = 42"-47"
09 = 54"-59"
10 = 60"-65"
12 = 72"-77"
13 = 78"-83"
14 = 84"-89"
15 = 90"-95"

Model Year (5th Digit)
7 - 1967
8 - 1968
9 - 1969
0 - 1970
1 - 1971
2 - 1972

Body and Brake (6th Digit)
02 = Flat Face Cowl
03 = Cab
04 = Stepside Pickup
05 = Panel
06 = Suburban
09 = Cab, Platform, and Stake Rack
12 = Windshield Cowl
16 = Suburban (Tail and Liftgate)
26 = Custom Suburban (Panel Rear Doors)
34 = Fleetside Pickup
35 = Foward Control (Square Front)
36 = Deluxe Suburban (Panel Rear Doors)
42 = Forward Control Chassis
45 = Forward Control Panel (Round Front)

Assembly Plant
A = Atlanta
B = Baltimore
F = Flint
J = Janesville
N = Norwood
P = Pontiac (GM Truck)
S = St. Louis
T = Tarrytown
Z = Fremont
1 = Oshawa, Ont., Can.

Vehicle Serial Number
100001 = 1st Unit Built

[blukangoo]

VIN KS1401140871
Model Year = 1970
Chassis = 4 Wheel Drive
Body Style = Pickup
GVWR Range = 3600-5600
Engine = 6-Cylinder
Assembly Plant = Flint, MI
SequentialNumber = 140871

[Wildstreak]

Originally Posted by blukangoo

VIN KS1401140871
Model Year = 1970
Chassis = 4 Wheel Drive
Body Style = Pickup
GVWR Range = 3600-5600
Engine = 6-Cylinder
Assembly Plant = Flint, MI
SequentialNumber = 140871

you must have used the same search engine, thats the same stats I got for it, but my frame isn't from that year, so how do I tell what year it is?

[Wildstreak]

Thanks John, I read it but some reason couldnt really figure mine out, I found a good site that decodes it. Now I just have to figure out how to decode the sn on the frame to find out what year it is. Any suggestions?

[big mike71]

Not to steal the tread, But my truck's vin makes it a 71 and it's put on with what looks like factory rivits, but from what I read on here it's a 72 cab. Thanks any comments or opinions.

[70cst]

Originally Posted by big mike71

Not to steal the tread, But my truck's vin makes it a 71 and it's put on with what looks like factory rivits, but from what I read on here it's a 72 cab. Thanks any comments or opinions.

Could be the end of the 71 model year frame and they mated it with a 72 cab due to the start up of the 72 model run...this is just a thought.