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markiemark · 11-26-2013, 01:36 PM

I'm purchasing a 67 GMC short bed and my vin doesn't seem to decode. It seems most vin # are 12 characters but mine is 14. Does that sound right? I'm new to this truck and will be on here tons. Looking forward to having her delivered next week but some items don't sound right. Thanks

**RenoKeene** · 11-26-2013, 01:41 PM

Post it up (all but the last 4 if you want) and someone will help you.

markiemark · 11-26-2013, 01:50 PM

CS1570DZC3.... then 3 numbers and a letter at the end equal to 14 characters

**RenoKeene** · 11-26-2013, 02:02 PM

Is this from the vin plate? Does it match the title? Does it match the frame rail stamping (driver side by the steering pump)?

bruceman1968 · 11-26-2013, 02:09 PM

It's right, here is a decoder for ya.

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**RenoKeene** · 11-26-2013, 02:12 PM

Bruceman beat me to it.
Hey Bruceman...happy thanksgiving!

KEL · 11-26-2013, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Bruceman beat me to it.
Hey Bruceman...happy thanksgiving!

Leftover turkey in January ?

Kel

markiemark · 11-26-2013, 02:15 PM

Awesome. Thanks. How come I was looking at 12 character vin #'s before. Quick responses... Thanks guys. I'll have a lot more questions.

One is that my GMC has a C10 nose. Why do people change them out?

**RenoKeene** · 11-26-2013, 02:21 PM

You were probably looking at Chevy VINs, GMC's are different.
As far as the front clips go some folks like the Chevy's better. Also if the grill got bent OEM chevys are a lot easier to find.

markiemark · 11-26-2013, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

You were probably looking at Chevy VINs, GMC's are different.
As far as the front clips go some folks like the Chevy's better. Also if the grill got bent OEM chevys are a lot easier to find.

Great! Thanks. Can't wait to get her and add my personal touches even though the truck is done...engine..paint..18" rims which I'll sell...60/40 seat..396BB with some nice billet pieces already.. and so on!!!

**RenoKeene** · 11-26-2013, 02:33 PM

Well, well, well....its a Big Block!
Now your going to have to show us some pics.

GASoline71 · 11-26-2013, 02:25 PM

Silly Chevy guys don't like 4 eyes.

Gary

markiemark · 11-26-2013, 02:41 PM

I'm going to keep it under wraps. I don't actually have the truck yet but it is bought and paid for. Just waiting for it to ship out next week. Holidays messed up the schedule!!!!

NASTY-LSX · 11-26-2013, 02:50 PM

Well thats no fun

68 Longbed Dan · 11-26-2013, 05:05 PM

Hey! Cool info! After checking my 68 Chevy I found out it was built in Fremont. Pretty cool

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motorcritter · 11-26-2013, 08:13 PM

1980 was the year the US, and everybody else, adopted a 17- digit vehicle is number system. It went into effect for trucks in '81. Before that, there was very little rhyme or reason, especially for different manufacturers. Now, there are certain bits of info contained in each position's character. The old system can be very confusing to anyone only familiar with the current set-up. I am also acquiring a '68 GMC, it was a 305 V6, 4 speed, but that's long gone. Nice and solid, and it'll get an LS and some creature comforts. Oh boy!

11-26-2013, 01:36 PM	#1
markiemark Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 164	Vin # doesn't sound right..help!! I'm purchasing a 67 GMC short bed and my vin doesn't seem to decode. It seems most vin # are 12 characters but mine is 14. Does that sound right? I'm new to this truck and will be on here tons. Looking forward to having her delivered next week but some items don't sound right. Thanks

11-26-2013, 01:41 PM	#2
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Vin # doesn't sound right..help!! Post it up (all but the last 4 if you want) and someone will help you. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-26-2013, 01:50 PM	#3
markiemark Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 164	Re: Vin # doesn't sound right..help!! CS1570DZC3.... then 3 numbers and a letter at the end equal to 14 characters

11-26-2013, 02:02 PM	#4
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Vin # doesn't sound right..help!! Is this from the vin plate? Does it match the title? Does it match the frame rail stamping (driver side by the steering pump)? __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-26-2013, 02:09 PM	#5
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Vin # doesn't sound right..help!! It's right, here is a decoder for ya. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

11-26-2013, 02:12 PM	#6
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Vin # doesn't sound right..help!! Bruceman beat me to it. Hey Bruceman...happy thanksgiving! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-26-2013, 02:15 PM	#8
markiemark Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 164	Re: Vin # doesn't sound right..help!! Awesome. Thanks. How come I was looking at 12 character vin #'s before. Quick responses... Thanks guys. I'll have a lot more questions. One is that my GMC has a C10 nose. Why do people change them out?

11-26-2013, 02:21 PM	#9
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Vin # doesn't sound right..help!! You were probably looking at Chevy VINs, GMC's are different. As far as the front clips go some folks like the Chevy's better. Also if the grill got bent OEM chevys are a lot easier to find. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-26-2013, 02:33 PM	#11
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Vin # doesn't sound right..help!! Well, well, well....its a Big Block! Now your going to have to show us some pics. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-26-2013, 02:41 PM	#13
markiemark Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 164	Re: Vin # doesn't sound right..help!! I'm going to keep it under wraps. I don't actually have the truck yet but it is bought and paid for. Just waiting for it to ship out next week. Holidays messed up the schedule!!!!

11-26-2013, 02:50 PM	#14
NASTY-LSX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: HOUSTON Posts: 355	Re: Vin # doesn't sound right..help!! Well thats no fun

11-26-2013, 05:05 PM	#15
68 Longbed Dan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: California Posts: 75	Re: Vin # doesn't sound right..help!! Hey! Cool info! After checking my 68 Chevy I found out it was built in Fremont. Pretty cool . __________________ Dan 1968 Longbed Stepside C10

11-26-2013, 08:13 PM	#16
motorcritter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 350	Re: Vin # doesn't sound right..help!! 1980 was the year the US, and everybody else, adopted a 17- digit vehicle is number system. It went into effect for trucks in '81. Before that, there was very little rhyme or reason, especially for different manufacturers. Now, there are certain bits of info contained in each position's character. The old system can be very confusing to anyone only familiar with the current set-up. I am also acquiring a '68 GMC, it was a 305 V6, 4 speed, but that's long gone. Nice and solid, and it'll get an LS and some creature comforts. Oh boy! __________________ If 'that which does not kill me, makes me stronger', then I should be Superman by now!



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