VIN Decode Master? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

3QTRTONS · 12-07-2016, 08:47 AM

Been searching for a "Master" V.I.N. Decode for the older Medium/Heavy series with no luck.
Anyone got such a thing?

My newest truck v.i.n. is ES50V-C095170

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui...&sz=w1600-h770

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-07-2016, 09:31 PM

I have a 1969 GMC medium and heavy owner's manual and service manual. Both have a VIN breakdown, but it doesn't list E as a beginning letter of the VIN. The best I can figure out is:

ES50V-C095170

E - ?
S - Inline 6
5 - GVW 20,000
0V - Cab and chassis, hydraulic brakes
C - model year code, D is 1969 so maybe your truck is a 1968?

C10 - C90 Bill · 12-08-2016, 12:16 AM

GMC Big Truck VIN's are the hardest to find info on.

But the "E" is for Medium Duty ('67 to '69)

I believe the 5 indicates the 5500 Series.

3QTRTONS · 12-08-2016, 07:08 AM

Thanks much for the responses!
Frustrating....
The S.P.I.D. tag AND (Military) Data Plate is missing. I just want to make sure I am registering it correctly. I know it is 67,8 or 9.
The PO only bought it for the axles and there is no Title for a vehicle that old in Maine.
I'm gonna dig deeper to see if I can solve the mystery.

**special-K** · 12-08-2016, 07:29 AM

I'm looking at a '68 GMC RV/motorhome. That's how I'd do it

3QTRTONS · 12-08-2016, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I'm looking at a '68 GMC RV/motorhome. That's how I'd do it

IMAGINE that motorhome with my axles!!!!

C10 - C90 Bill · 12-08-2016, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3QTRTONS

I just want to make sure I am registering it correctly. I know it is 67,8 or 9.

By the indications on the truck itself, it is either a '68 or a '69.

Maybe someone with some GMC books will jump in.

For some crazy reason, all my books are Chevrolet.

**special-K** · 12-09-2016, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3QTRTONS

IMAGINE that motorhome with my axles!!!!

No, I'm saying I'm looking at your truck and seeing a motorhome. I would title and register that as a motorhome.

3QTRTONS · 12-09-2016, 05:43 AM

Oh, now I understand! But,
State of Maine WILL NOT Title ANY pre-1994 vehicle. Ownership passes by Bill Of Sale only for any such vehicle. Odd rules - for what they get for Title fees, you'd think they would want everything to have a Title.

C10 - C90 Bill · 12-09-2016, 09:35 AM

Wish Virginia was like that.

We need Titles for everything, lol.

**special-K** · 12-10-2016, 09:03 AM

Eh, no title is cool. I'd register it as a motor home, RV or however they do it there. My sister lives near Sebago. They have a Freightliner "Toter Home", a camper behind the cab plus a 5th wheel. Those get registered same as RVs, not DOT regulated.

sweetk30 · 12-14-2016, 10:29 PM

1988 vin 1gdm7d1b5jv520621

any help here ?

thanks guys.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-16-2016, 11:58 PM

No problem. I'm not sure if these heavy trucks had any partial VIN number stamped on the frame like the light duty trucks, but you might look around the frame rails towards the front and under the cab. I never really looked on my firetruck, might go check it tomorrow because I'm curious now lol.

sweetK30 Here's a link showing the VIN breakdown for your '88:

http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/tech.../1988truck.pdf

12-07-2016, 08:47 AM	#1
3QTRTONS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Warren, ME. Posts: 235	VIN Decode Master? Been searching for a "Master" V.I.N. Decode for the older Medium/Heavy series with no luck. Anyone got such a thing? My newest truck v.i.n. is ES50V-C095170 https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui...&sz=w1600-h770 __________________ 1969 ES5500 B E A S T 1976 K20 Suburban 1983 C10 'farm truck' 1984 K10 Suburban 1988 V30 Fire Truck 1941 Dodge WC18 Ambulance 2000 GMC Bus (parts warehouse)

12-07-2016, 09:31 PM	#2
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: VIN Decode Master? I have a 1969 GMC medium and heavy owner's manual and service manual. Both have a VIN breakdown, but it doesn't list E as a beginning letter of the VIN. The best I can figure out is: ES50V-C095170 E - ? S - Inline 6 5 - GVW 20,000 0V - Cab and chassis, hydraulic brakes C - model year code, D is 1969 so maybe your truck is a 1968? __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

12-08-2016, 12:16 AM	#3
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,087	Re: VIN Decode Master? GMC Big Truck VIN's are the hardest to find info on. But the "E" is for Medium Duty ('67 to '69) I believe the 5 indicates the 5500 Series. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan Last edited by C10 - C90 Bill; 12-08-2016 at 12:31 AM.

12-08-2016, 07:08 AM	#4
3QTRTONS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Warren, ME. Posts: 235	Re: VIN Decode Master? Thanks much for the responses! Frustrating.... The S.P.I.D. tag AND (Military) Data Plate is missing. I just want to make sure I am registering it correctly. I know it is 67,8 or 9. The PO only bought it for the axles and there is no Title for a vehicle that old in Maine. I'm gonna dig deeper to see if I can solve the mystery. __________________ 1969 ES5500 B E A S T 1976 K20 Suburban 1983 C10 'farm truck' 1984 K10 Suburban 1988 V30 Fire Truck 1941 Dodge WC18 Ambulance 2000 GMC Bus (parts warehouse)

12-08-2016, 07:29 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: VIN Decode Master? I'm looking at a '68 GMC RV/motorhome. That's how I'd do it __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-09-2016, 05:43 AM	#9
3QTRTONS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Warren, ME. Posts: 235	Re: VIN Decode Master? Oh, now I understand! But, State of Maine WILL NOT Title ANY pre-1994 vehicle. Ownership passes by Bill Of Sale only for any such vehicle. Odd rules - for what they get for Title fees, you'd think they would want everything to have a Title. __________________ 1969 ES5500 B E A S T 1976 K20 Suburban 1983 C10 'farm truck' 1984 K10 Suburban 1988 V30 Fire Truck 1941 Dodge WC18 Ambulance 2000 GMC Bus (parts warehouse)

12-09-2016, 09:35 AM	#10
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,087	Re: VIN Decode Master? Wish Virginia was like that. We need Titles for everything, lol. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

12-10-2016, 09:03 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: VIN Decode Master? Eh, no title is cool. I'd register it as a motor home, RV or however they do it there. My sister lives near Sebago. They have a Freightliner "Toter Home", a camper behind the cab plus a 5th wheel. Those get registered same as RVs, not DOT regulated. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-14-2016, 10:29 PM	#12
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: VIN Decode Master? 1988 vin 1gdm7d1b5jv520621 any help here ? thanks guys. __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

12-16-2016, 11:58 PM	#13
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: VIN Decode Master? No problem. I'm not sure if these heavy trucks had any partial VIN number stamped on the frame like the light duty trucks, but you might look around the frame rails towards the front and under the cab. I never really looked on my firetruck, might go check it tomorrow because I'm curious now lol. sweetK30 Here's a link showing the VIN breakdown for your '88: http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/tech.../1988truck.pdf __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

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