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**67 cst swb** · 01-30-2005, 12:00 PM

I'm pretty sure I have the "correct" cab on my SWB frame I'm selling, but... How do I verify the cab #'s match the frame #'s ? I took the cab off the frame back in 2000, and I am pretty sure I have the right frame. Although I have 3 SWB frame with no cab's, 1 I purchased w/o a cab, another I cut up the cab (it was wasted, never seen a cab so rusty, + no title), then this cab & frame.
Are the VIN #'s on the frame? or frame numbers on the VIN tag? or what exactly? thanks for any help...

gonebad2 · 01-30-2005, 12:55 PM

Look on the left side frame rail just behind the front shock.

**67 cst swb** · 01-30-2005, 12:58 PM

Cool... I will check as soon as I can. I already collected the $ from the guy, but just started panicing today about the cab & frame correctly matching...
Thanks Again...

Longhorn Man · 01-30-2005, 01:11 PM

it is actually right behinde the steering gear box...a a partial vin that should corospond with your title and cab vin.

gonebad2 · 01-30-2005, 01:14 PM

I guess my frame is stamped in two spots.

Longhorn Man · 01-30-2005, 01:29 PM

hmm, interesting

gonebad2 · 01-30-2005, 01:34 PM

It's a GMC. Made at the Freemont plant ( 67 ). Wonder if they did those different than chevy?????

Longhorn Man · 01-30-2005, 02:18 PM

I dunno, the one in the picture is a 69 GMC built in St Louis if memory serves.

Rod · 01-30-2005, 04:31 PM

Frames have part of the vin stamped on them to check matching.

Some 67 frames do not have this typically stamped on the frames.

Typically you have a vin for example of CE142S124456

On the frame you would typically see the latter part of the vin,

using above example ..stamping could be as detailed as 2S124456 on the frame.

you could identify its a 72 frame built at St Louis Plant, rest is sequence number which should be a match if checking for matching numbers.

The frame wouldnt need to have the engine body style or GVW range as those interchange with different model using the same frame....being a frame can have a generic application such as for cab and chassis, compared to fleet side, compared to step side, suburban, panel etc,.
Engines also varied in a frame. as well as cab type.

So you can match cab and frame by using method I described.

You can also get a general idea of what a frame was for. Knowing different crossmembers and such that were riveted in from factory is further way to identify application...but more observation experience needed for that type diagnoisis. After a while you look and can figure it out.

Rod · 01-30-2005, 04:44 PM

Not the best pic here but you may be able to see a partial vin stamped on the frame.

You'll see a 1 and a Z and other numbers...

so, It's a 71 frame from Fremont Assembly plant and match up the sequence to a cab vin to verify matching numbers.

01-30-2005, 12:00 PM	#1
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	how to match cab and frame #'s... I'm pretty sure I have the "correct" cab on my SWB frame I'm selling, but... How do I verify the cab #'s match the frame #'s ? I took the cab off the frame back in 2000, and I am pretty sure I have the right frame. Although I have 3 SWB frame with no cab's, 1 I purchased w/o a cab, another I cut up the cab (it was wasted, never seen a cab so rusty, + no title), then this cab & frame. Are the VIN #'s on the frame? or frame numbers on the VIN tag? or what exactly? thanks for any help... __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

01-30-2005, 12:55 PM	#2
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Look on the left side frame rail just behind the front shock. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

01-30-2005, 12:58 PM	#3
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Ok... Cool... I will check as soon as I can. I already collected the $ from the guy, but just started panicing today about the cab & frame correctly matching... Thanks Again... __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

01-30-2005, 01:11 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	it is actually right behinde the steering gear box...a a partial vin that should corospond with your title and cab vin. Attached Images

01-30-2005, 01:14 PM	#5
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	I guess my frame is stamped in two spots. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

01-30-2005, 01:29 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	hmm, interesting

01-30-2005, 01:34 PM	#7
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	It's a GMC. Made at the Freemont plant ( 67 ). Wonder if they did those different than chevy????? __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

01-30-2005, 02:18 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I dunno, the one in the picture is a 69 GMC built in St Louis if memory serves.

01-30-2005, 04:31 PM	#9
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Frames have part of the vin stamped on them to check matching. Some 67 frames do not have this typically stamped on the frames. Typically you have a vin for example of CE142S124456 On the frame you would typically see the latter part of the vin, using above example ..stamping could be as detailed as 2S124456 on the frame. you could identify its a 72 frame built at St Louis Plant, rest is sequence number which should be a match if checking for matching numbers. The frame wouldnt need to have the engine body style or GVW range as those interchange with different model using the same frame....being a frame can have a generic application such as for cab and chassis, compared to fleet side, compared to step side, suburban, panel etc,. Engines also varied in a frame. as well as cab type. So you can match cab and frame by using method I described. You can also get a general idea of what a frame was for. Knowing different crossmembers and such that were riveted in from factory is further way to identify application...but more observation experience needed for that type diagnoisis. After a while you look and can figure it out. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

01-30-2005, 04:44 PM	#10
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Not the best pic here but you may be able to see a partial vin stamped on the frame. You'll see a 1 and a Z and other numbers... so, It's a 71 frame from Fremont Assembly plant and match up the sequence to a cab vin to verify matching numbers. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

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