VIN Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bert W · 09-02-2009, 11:27 AM

I know VIN's may be insignificant to some of you guys, but when I am working on, or restoring, a new truck I like to research the VIN. I am used to the 12 digit VIN's from the mid-60s trucks that I've owned. I see that my 68 VIN is 12 digits as well, but it is supposed to be 15. I am missing some numbers in the 4th or 5th spot (cab to axle) and the 6th & 7th spot (model designation). It's easy enough to figure out the missing digits, but I wanted to ask ya'll.

Are the VIN's on our trucks inconsistent, or is this something unique to a few? Here in Mississippi they didn't title trucks until 1969, so I don't have title/tag problems, but I could see this as a problem for people in other states with getting tags etc.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 09-02-2009, 12:43 PM

As far as I know they are supposed to be 12 digits. I just checked mine and it was 12. CE20CZA12061

NORMSCOLORADO · 09-02-2009, 01:14 PM

yeah i dont believe the went to a larger vin until 70 or 71 i may be wrong BTW my 67 is 12 digit CE347T121939... i believe that my truck is a somewhat low #'s truck too but in not sure 21939

Bert W · 09-02-2009, 02:26 PM

That's what I thought to, however, the book I have covers Chevrolet VIN's from 1946 to 1972, trucks, El Caminos & Suburbans. The info in the book may be wrong for 1968. My VIN plate and the SPID have the same 12 digit VIN. It seems like it was wrong for a 69 that I owned as well.

Here is the book I used:

Longhorn Man · 09-03-2009, 10:35 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html
this link is for the best vin decode page I have seen on these trucks. it's missing a few things, but is pretty darn close.
these trucks have a 12 digit vin, and in 72 they were 13 digit vins, that book flat out sucks. I have it too, and it has more wrong than right.
wheel base and bed style were not put in the VIN, only ion the model number.

I am assuming you are talking chevy though.... GMC did things there own way.

Bert W · 09-04-2009, 09:14 AM

Thanks for the link! It's now in the favorites.

09-02-2009, 11:27 AM	#1
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	VIN Question I know VIN's may be insignificant to some of you guys, but when I am working on, or restoring, a new truck I like to research the VIN. I am used to the 12 digit VIN's from the mid-60s trucks that I've owned. I see that my 68 VIN is 12 digits as well, but it is supposed to be 15. I am missing some numbers in the 4th or 5th spot (cab to axle) and the 6th & 7th spot (model designation). It's easy enough to figure out the missing digits, but I wanted to ask ya'll. Are the VIN's on our trucks inconsistent, or is this something unique to a few? Here in Mississippi they didn't title trucks until 1969, so I don't have title/tag problems, but I could see this as a problem for people in other states with getting tags etc.

09-02-2009, 12:43 PM	#2
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Re: VIN Question As far as I know they are supposed to be 12 digits. I just checked mine and it was 12. CE20CZA12061 __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

09-02-2009, 01:14 PM	#3
NORMSCOLORADO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: JAY, NY Posts: 176	Re: VIN Question yeah i dont believe the went to a larger vin until 70 or 71 i may be wrong BTW my 67 is 12 digit CE347T121939... i believe that my truck is a somewhat low #'s truck too but in not sure 21939 __________________ 04 Chevy Colorado Z71 4X4 76 Chevy C-10 Custom Deluxe (sold) 67 Chevy C-30 1 Ton 9' stepper 6.5 Turbo Diesel

09-02-2009, 02:26 PM	#4
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	Re: VIN Question That's what I thought to, however, the book I have covers Chevrolet VIN's from 1946 to 1972, trucks, El Caminos & Suburbans. The info in the book may be wrong for 1968. My VIN plate and the SPID have the same 12 digit VIN. It seems like it was wrong for a 69 that I owned as well. Here is the book I used: Last edited by Bert W; 09-02-2009 at 02:31 PM.

09-03-2009, 10:35 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: VIN Question http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html this link is for the best vin decode page I have seen on these trucks. it's missing a few things, but is pretty darn close. these trucks have a 12 digit vin, and in 72 they were 13 digit vins, that book flat out sucks. I have it too, and it has more wrong than right. wheel base and bed style were not put in the VIN, only ion the model number. I am assuming you are talking chevy though.... GMC did things there own way.

09-04-2009, 09:14 AM	#6
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	Re: VIN Question Thanks for the link! It's now in the favorites.



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