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03-02-2015, 11:27 PM | #1 |
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VIN/Engine code help
So, I bought an 86 SWB and have decoded the VIN to know that it came from the factory with a 4.3L V6...
But, I have a V8 in the truck. The owner "had no idea" it didn't have the stock motor in it. (He was selling it for a friends niece). Anyway, the stamp on the block says 10424UFS which decoded tells me: "1980 350 4 bolt main". But, the VIN overlay stamp says C8A366203... I can't decode this one. So, my question is this: Do I need to decode the vehicle VIN on the block, or am I just trying to do more research than I need to do? Thanks for any help! Also, if you do find any info, could you post the link so I can find it too? Not that I won't believe you, I just have this funny need to verify everything with this truck now... (Thanks to friends and their nieces) |
03-03-2015, 01:14 AM | #2 |
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Re: VIN/Engine code help
Look here to narrow it down as to your motor casting and date codes.
http://www.mortec.com/ And info here to explain the vin stamp. http://www.nastyz28.com/decode.php |
03-03-2015, 08:46 AM | #3 |
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Re: VIN/Engine code help
Here is some nice generic info on the '86 Chevy pickup:
https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf and, depending on how serious you are about researching your truck, you can send the VIN plus $50 here and they will send you the factory invoice for your specific truck (including option content, pricing and build dates). http://www.gmmediaarchive.com/ K
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03-03-2015, 07:00 PM | #4 |
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Re: VIN/Engine code help
Thanks guys for the info! It's much appreciated!
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03-03-2015, 10:05 PM | #5 | |
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Re: VIN/Engine code help
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03-04-2015, 10:14 AM | #6 | |
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Re: VIN/Engine code help
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https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf K
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03-04-2015, 11:07 AM | #7 |
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Re: VIN/Engine code help
It sucks that Chevy's records only go back to '77.
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03-04-2015, 11:42 AM | #8 |
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Re: VIN/Engine code help
Chevy records do go back further for any vehicle either built in Canada or built in the US for Canadian consumption; available through GM of Canada Vintage Vehicle Services.
No. K
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03-04-2015, 12:01 PM | #9 |
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Re: VIN/Engine code help
Unfortunately, mine is neither....built in Fremont, CA for Idaho consumption.
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I was able to play that card once as my '74 Chevelle was built in Oshawa (for my consumption). K
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03-04-2015, 11:16 AM | #11 |
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Re: VIN/Engine code help
Doesn't C in the beginning mean crate?
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