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kelsfine69 · 06-09-2010, 10:33 AM

I have 2 87 Silverado VIN's they are...

1GCER14K5HJ134814
1GCER14K3HJ149408

now after the "K" there is a 5 or a 3. Can someone tell me what the difference is? Thanks.

Prerunner1982 · 06-09-2010, 10:46 AM

I believe the 3 and the 5 are what is known as a check digit, which verifies VIN accuracy.....

However the VIN with the 3 does have a Salvaged title... if you weren't already aware of that. It is also a Dark Grey color.. The other one is medium blue.

http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/81-87VIN.html

kelsfine69 · 06-09-2010, 11:03 AM

How did you find out that the VIN has a salvage title? I was told it was but I wanted to make sure.

Heres some pics

Prerunner1982 · 06-09-2010, 11:51 AM

Carfax...

It also said that the salvaged title truck had 170K+ miles in Feb 2010.

RandyP · 06-09-2010, 12:15 PM

With a VIN I can do amazing stuff. I encourage all of my customers to conceal the VIN in their windshield area with tape or piece of paper. You'd be amazed how many bad people are out there, and the nasty things they can do with your VIN. And the # behind the year indicator digit is just a check digit.

kelsfine69 · 06-09-2010, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prerunner1982

Carfax...

It also said that the salvaged title truck had 170K+ miles in Feb 2010.

I tried them but they want payment? Feb 2010 was when it must of went through the insurance. I think I'm going to buy it anyway and do a Salvage inspection on it and fix it up. Full load '87 Silverados are hard to come by...I think...

Keith Seymore · 06-10-2010, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelsfine69

Full load '87 Silverados are hard to come by...I think...

Sure seems like we built a lot of 'em (judging by standing on the line, watching them go by)....

K

kelsfine69 · 06-10-2010, 10:16 AM

The how come you dont see any around?

I have been looking for another 350/700R4 full load Slilverado for over a year now and either they are rusted far beyond repair or they have been hacked up. I see lots of full load trucks but always missing A/C or windows and locks?

BTW I pick this one up on Sunday.

RandyP · 06-10-2010, 11:35 AM

Given their somewhat shorter production time in '87, and their demand for the first year of the 350 with fuel injection, they are just a bit harder to come by than 86 down. There will probably be more of them left after another 10 years though. I still see a good amount for sale around me locally these days, most just seem to be very proud of them.

06-09-2010, 10:33 AM	#1
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	VIN Decode Question I have 2 87 Silverado VIN's they are... 1GCER14K5HJ134814 1GCER14K3HJ149408 now after the "K" there is a 5 or a 3. Can someone tell me what the difference is? Thanks. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home... Last edited by kelsfine69; 06-09-2010 at 05:13 PM.

06-09-2010, 10:46 AM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: VIN Decode Question I believe the 3 and the 5 are what is known as a check digit, which verifies VIN accuracy..... However the VIN with the 3 does have a Salvaged title... if you weren't already aware of that. It is also a Dark Grey color.. The other one is medium blue. http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/81-87VIN.html __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

06-09-2010, 11:03 AM	#3
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: VIN Decode Question How did you find out that the VIN has a salvage title? I was told it was but I wanted to make sure. Heres some pics Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home... Last edited by kelsfine69; 06-09-2010 at 11:10 AM.

06-09-2010, 11:51 AM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: VIN Decode Question Carfax... It also said that the salvaged title truck had 170K+ miles in Feb 2010. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

06-09-2010, 12:15 PM	#5
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: VIN Decode Question With a VIN I can do amazing stuff. I encourage all of my customers to conceal the VIN in their windshield area with tape or piece of paper. You'd be amazed how many bad people are out there, and the nasty things they can do with your VIN. And the # behind the year indicator digit is just a check digit.

06-10-2010, 10:16 AM	#8
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: VIN Decode Question The how come you dont see any around? I have been looking for another 350/700R4 full load Slilverado for over a year now and either they are rusted far beyond repair or they have been hacked up. I see lots of full load trucks but always missing A/C or windows and locks? BTW I pick this one up on Sunday. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

06-10-2010, 11:35 AM	#9
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: VIN Decode Question Given their somewhat shorter production time in '87, and their demand for the first year of the 350 with fuel injection, they are just a bit harder to come by than 86 down. There will probably be more of them left after another 10 years though. I still see a good amount for sale around me locally these days, most just seem to be very proud of them.



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