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Chrislidgett · 01-02-2012, 12:21 AM

Hey guys... I'm looking at buying a truck. I have one located....one thing that is throwing me of is according to the vin decoder it has a 84-89 inch axle to cab. However this is a short box truck. Also this is the largest number the show...does this mean it's a chopped truck?
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Rooster's 67 · 01-02-2012, 01:03 AM

what is the complete vin so we can help figure it out

ETsC10 · 01-02-2012, 01:05 AM

I agree.
The guys here are gurus so they should be able to figure it out.
Good Luck!

Chrislidgett · 01-02-2012, 01:34 AM

Sure thing

CE140J123736

Thanks for the help
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bruceman1968 · 01-02-2012, 02:34 AM

Chris, Your vin won't tell wheelbase, The model number does. I think you used the model number decoder with your vin.
C=2wd
E=v8
1=1/2 ton
4=cab and bed
0=1970
J=janesville assy plant
123736= build sequence

Your model number should be CE10734 or CE10704 for a stepside.

Chrislidgett · 01-02-2012, 01:24 PM

Thanks Bruce!!! I appreciate the help!!

Chrislidgett · 01-02-2012, 08:15 PM

This may be a stupid question but im going to ask anyway. I had a 68 that had coils on the rear. At any point did this era of truck ever come with leafs? this is on a SWB

bruceman1968 · 01-03-2012, 12:21 PM

Chris, on the Chevy C-10's, coils were standard but leafs could be had as a option.

71swb4x4 · 01-03-2012, 12:28 PM

As Bruce says you could have both on the 2wd's. I have no idea what production numbers were for leafs vs coils but both are common on the 2wd trucks.

Chrislidgett · 01-03-2012, 09:48 PM

Thanks for the help guys... I went ahead and purchased the truck in question. I will post pix soon
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Chrislidgett · 01-03-2012, 09:50 PM

68C10HotRod · 01-03-2012, 10:44 PM

Nice looking score!! Would love to see it some time. We need to get some of the local people together this year. Congrats!!

On another note, do you already have a BB for it?

bruceman1968 · 01-03-2012, 10:48 PM

WOW!! That's a nice lookin truck!! Congratulations Chris.

TripleNickel · 01-03-2012, 11:13 PM

Congratulations on your purchase.

What brand and style are those wheels?

Chrislidgett · 01-03-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 68C10HotRod

Nice looking score!! Would love to see it some time. We need to get some of the local people together this year. Congrats!!

On another note, do you already have a BB for it?

I don't ...I'm in the process of finding somrthing tho....anytime I'm game to meet up..I'm crazy about the car culture stuff lol
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68C10HotRod · 01-04-2012, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrislidgett

I don't ...I'm in the process of finding somrthing tho....anytime I'm game to meet up..I'm crazy about the car culture stuff lol
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I would probably regret it but I have a number correct 402 from my Burb that I "should" sell. It ran a few months ago but I just pulled it to install a rebuilt 402. I've been into cars/trucks/bikes all my life too. I've met 2 other local guys on here so we'll have to do something cuz I know there's others nearby. Talk to ya later.

Chrislidgett · 01-04-2012, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 68C10HotRod

I would probably regret it but I have a number correct 402 from my Burb that I "should" sell. It ran a few months ago but I just pulled it to install a rebuilt 402. I've been into cars/trucks/bikes all my life too. I've met 2 other local guys on here so we'll have to do something cuz I know there's others nearby. Talk to ya later.

Pm me the details if you get a chance
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71swb4x4 · 01-04-2012, 10:22 AM

Very sharp truck!!

01-02-2012, 12:21 AM	#1
Chrislidgett Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 38	Vin help Hey guys... I'm looking at buying a truck. I have one located....one thing that is throwing me of is according to the vin decoder it has a 84-89 inch axle to cab. However this is a short box truck. Also this is the largest number the show...does this mean it's a chopped truck? Posted via Mobile Device

01-02-2012, 01:03 AM	#2
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Re: Vin help what is the complete vin so we can help figure it out __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

01-02-2012, 01:05 AM	#3
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Vin help I agree. The guys here are gurus so they should be able to figure it out. Good Luck!

01-02-2012, 01:34 AM	#4
Chrislidgett Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 38	Re: Vin help Sure thing CE140J123736 Thanks for the help Posted via Mobile Device

01-02-2012, 02:34 AM	#5
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Vin help Chris, Your vin won't tell wheelbase, The model number does. I think you used the model number decoder with your vin. C=2wd E=v8 1=1/2 ton 4=cab and bed 0=1970 J=janesville assy plant 123736= build sequence Your model number should be CE10734 or CE10704 for a stepside. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS Last edited by bruceman1968; 05-17-2012 at 07:05 PM. Reason: model number

01-02-2012, 01:24 PM	#6
Chrislidgett Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 38	Re: Vin help Thanks Bruce!!! I appreciate the help!!

01-02-2012, 08:15 PM	#7
Chrislidgett Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 38	Re: Vin help This may be a stupid question but im going to ask anyway. I had a 68 that had coils on the rear. At any point did this era of truck ever come with leafs? this is on a SWB

01-03-2012, 12:21 PM	#8
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Vin help Chris, on the Chevy C-10's, coils were standard but leafs could be had as a option. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

01-03-2012, 12:28 PM	#9
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Vin help As Bruce says you could have both on the 2wd's. I have no idea what production numbers were for leafs vs coils but both are common on the 2wd trucks. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-03-2012, 09:48 PM	#10
Chrislidgett Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 38	Re: Vin help Thanks for the help guys... I went ahead and purchased the truck in question. I will post pix soon Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 c10 2wd th400 and a stock 350...BBC soon to follow ~ Mild Built 454 Sitting in my Garage 2011 Silverado Crew Cab 6.2L Fast Motorsports Performance Tune 20 inch KMCs Nitto Terra Grapplers BDS Leveling Kit

01-03-2012, 09:50 PM	#11
Chrislidgett Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 38	Re: Vin help __________________ 1970 c10 2wd th400 and a stock 350...BBC soon to follow ~ Mild Built 454 Sitting in my Garage 2011 Silverado Crew Cab 6.2L Fast Motorsports Performance Tune 20 inch KMCs Nitto Terra Grapplers BDS Leveling Kit Last edited by Chrislidgett; 01-03-2012 at 10:11 PM.

01-03-2012, 10:44 PM	#12
68C10HotRod Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha, NE 68144 Posts: 333	Re: Vin help Nice looking score!! Would love to see it some time. We need to get some of the local people together this year. Congrats!! On another note, do you already have a BB for it? __________________ Bryan '52 Bel Air 2dr HT - in pieces '68 C10 - 6cyl/4spd REMOVED, LT1/T56 to be installed “Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.” - Benjamin Franklin "And those who know what's best for us, Must rise and save us from ourselves" - RUSH lyric (mockery)

01-03-2012, 10:48 PM	#13
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Vin help WOW!! That's a nice lookin truck!! Congratulations Chris. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

01-03-2012, 11:13 PM	#14
TripleNickel Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 154	Re: Vin help Congratulations on your purchase. What brand and style are those wheels?

01-04-2012, 10:22 AM	#18
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Vin help Very sharp truck!! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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