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72dually · 12-11-2006, 07:30 PM

My book shows nothing like this #
CE148Z......

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-11-2006, 07:39 PM

C=2wd
E=V8
1=1/2 ton
4=cab w/ pickup bed
8='68
Z=Flint, MI plant

**john** · 12-11-2006, 07:58 PM

Here is a Sample VIN and Model Number for a 69' Chevy Pickup

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1967-1972 VIN Number Codes
Example: CE149J 100001
Chassis Designation (1st digit)
C= 4x2
K= 4x4

Engine Deisgnation (2nd digit)
E = V-8 Gas
S = Six Cylinder Gas

GVW Range (3rd Digit)
1 = 1/2 Ton
2 = 3/4 Ton
3 = 1 Ton

Model Code (4th Digit)
4 = Pickup with Cab and Bed

Model Year (5th Digit)
7 = 1967
8 = 1968
9 = 1969
0 = 1970
1 = 1971
2 = 1972

Assembly Plant
A = Atlanta
B = Baltimore
F = Flint
J = Janesville
N = Norwood
P = Pontiac
S = St. Louis
T = Tarrytown
Z = Fremont
1 = Oshawa

Vehicle Serial Number
100001 = 1st Unit Built

1967-1972 Model Number Codes
(The Model Number is located on the inside of the glove box door.)
Example: C E 1 09 9 34 J 100001
Chassis Designation (1st digit)
C = 4x2
K = 4x4
P = Forward Control

Engine Deisgnation (2nd digit)
E = V-8 Gas
S = Six Cylinder Gas

GVW Range (3rd Digit)
1 = 1/2 Ton
2 = 3/4 Ton
3 = 1 Ton

Cab To Axle Dimension (4th Digit)
07 = 42"-47"
09 = 54"-59"
10 = 60"-65"
12 = 72"-77"
13 = 78"-83"
14 = 84"-89"
15 = 90"-95"

Model Year (5th Digit)
7 - 1967
8 - 1968
9 - 1969
0 - 1970
1 - 1971
2 - 1972

Body and Brake (6th Digit)
02 = Flat Face Cowl
03 = Cab
04 = Stepside Pickup
05 = Panel
06 = Suburban
09 = Cab, Platform, and Stake Rack
12 = Windshield Cowl
16 = Suburban (Tail and Liftgate)
26 = Custom Suburban (Panel Rear Doors)
34 = Fleetside Pickup
35 = Foward Control (Square Front)
36 = Deluxe Suburban (Panel Rear Doors)
42 = Forward Control Chassis
45 = Forward Control Panel (Round Front)

Assembly Plant
A = Atlanta
B = Baltimore
F = Flint
J = Janesville
N = Norwood
P = Pontiac (GM Truck)
S = St. Louis
T = Tarrytown
Z = Fremont
1 = Oshawa, Ont., Can.

Vehicle Serial Number
100001 = 1st Unit Built

72dually · 12-11-2006, 08:34 PM

Thanks Robert and John.........you guys are a great help, and its appreciated
It is indeed a 68

Longhorn Man · 12-11-2006, 09:55 PM

just remember, as john typed, that 4 means cab and bed... NOT step side. Very common mistake thanks to LMC and 75% of the internet just copying what LMC says.

72dually · 12-11-2006, 11:13 PM

I was wondering about that Longhorn, Thanks

72armyswbtruck · 12-12-2006, 01:53 AM

Wow, I didn't know that either...

Longhorn Man · 12-12-2006, 01:30 PM

Like I said... VERY common. I came here january of 01, and that was like my second question I had.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-14-2006, 02:00 AM

I fixed my post, thanks John for correcting me on that.

Rod · 12-15-2006, 12:27 AM

Hmm..well you might as well fix the assembly plant too... Z is Fremont not Flint.

12-11-2006, 07:30 PM	#1
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	Can you decode this VIN?? My book shows nothing like this # CE148Z...... __________________ 70 GMC shortbed fleetside with a 72 chevy costume Last edited by 72dually; 12-11-2006 at 07:38 PM.

12-11-2006, 07:39 PM	#2
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Can you decode this VIN?? C=2wd E=V8 1=1/2 ton 4=cab w/ pickup bed 8='68 Z=Flint, MI plant __________________ 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 Last edited by Robert1970C20rstbukt; 12-14-2006 at 01:59 AM.

12-11-2006, 07:58 PM	#3
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Can you decode this VIN?? Here is a Sample VIN and Model Number for a 69' Chevy Pickup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1967-1972 VIN Number Codes Example: CE149J 100001 Chassis Designation (1st digit) C= 4x2 K= 4x4 Engine Deisgnation (2nd digit) E = V-8 Gas S = Six Cylinder Gas GVW Range (3rd Digit) 1 = 1/2 Ton 2 = 3/4 Ton 3 = 1 Ton Model Code (4th Digit) 4 = Pickup with Cab and Bed Model Year (5th Digit) 7 = 1967 8 = 1968 9 = 1969 0 = 1970 1 = 1971 2 = 1972 Assembly Plant A = Atlanta B = Baltimore F = Flint J = Janesville N = Norwood P = Pontiac S = St. Louis T = Tarrytown Z = Fremont 1 = Oshawa Vehicle Serial Number 100001 = 1st Unit Built 1967-1972 Model Number Codes (The Model Number is located on the inside of the glove box door.) Example: C E 1 09 9 34 J 100001 Chassis Designation (1st digit) C = 4x2 K = 4x4 P = Forward Control Engine Deisgnation (2nd digit) E = V-8 Gas S = Six Cylinder Gas GVW Range (3rd Digit) 1 = 1/2 Ton 2 = 3/4 Ton 3 = 1 Ton Cab To Axle Dimension (4th Digit) 07 = 42"-47" 09 = 54"-59" 10 = 60"-65" 12 = 72"-77" 13 = 78"-83" 14 = 84"-89" 15 = 90"-95" Model Year (5th Digit) 7 - 1967 8 - 1968 9 - 1969 0 - 1970 1 - 1971 2 - 1972 Body and Brake (6th Digit) 02 = Flat Face Cowl 03 = Cab 04 = Stepside Pickup 05 = Panel 06 = Suburban 09 = Cab, Platform, and Stake Rack 12 = Windshield Cowl 16 = Suburban (Tail and Liftgate) 26 = Custom Suburban (Panel Rear Doors) 34 = Fleetside Pickup 35 = Foward Control (Square Front) 36 = Deluxe Suburban (Panel Rear Doors) 42 = Forward Control Chassis 45 = Forward Control Panel (Round Front) Assembly Plant A = Atlanta B = Baltimore F = Flint J = Janesville N = Norwood P = Pontiac (GM Truck) S = St. Louis T = Tarrytown Z = Fremont 1 = Oshawa, Ont., Can. Vehicle Serial Number 100001 = 1st Unit Built __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

12-11-2006, 08:34 PM	#4
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	Re: Can you decode this VIN?? Thanks Robert and John.........you guys are a great help, and its appreciated It is indeed a 68 __________________ 70 GMC shortbed fleetside with a 72 chevy costume

12-11-2006, 09:55 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Can you decode this VIN?? just remember, as john typed, that 4 means cab and bed... NOT step side. Very common mistake thanks to LMC and 75% of the internet just copying what LMC says.

12-11-2006, 11:13 PM	#6
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	Re: Can you decode this VIN?? I was wondering about that Longhorn, Thanks __________________ 70 GMC shortbed fleetside with a 72 chevy costume

12-12-2006, 01:53 AM	#7
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Can you decode this VIN?? Wow, I didn't know that either... __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

12-12-2006, 01:30 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Can you decode this VIN?? Like I said... VERY common. I came here january of 01, and that was like my second question I had. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 12-12-2006 at 01:30 PM.

12-14-2006, 02:00 AM	#9
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Can you decode this VIN?? I fixed my post, thanks John for correcting me on that. __________________ 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

12-15-2006, 12:27 AM	#10
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: Can you decode this VIN?? Hmm..well you might as well fix the assembly plant too... Z is Fremont not Flint. __________________ 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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