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Old 05-28-2003, 10:26 PM   #1
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This is how to decode 70-71 GMC vins

Here is a question I get asked enough I guess I should post a way to decode it.
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Old 05-29-2003, 12:51 AM   #2
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Rod have you got that same info for chev 70-71 mine is KE141J638504, just wondering were my baby was born
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Old 05-29-2003, 12:58 AM   #3
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Click here to decode Chevy VINs.
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Old 05-29-2003, 01:00 AM   #4
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Thanks Rod, I was curious about mine!
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Old 05-29-2003, 01:02 AM   #5
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jumping on his train...here is the 69 (and I'll asume older) VIN secret decoder ring.
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Old 05-29-2003, 01:07 AM   #6
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Thanks as well, now I just need to know were janesville is, haven't got a proper map, anyone know which plant produced more trucks, or any unique features from one plant to another?

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Old 05-29-2003, 02:20 AM   #7
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whats forward controlle? thanks
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Old 05-29-2003, 02:25 AM   #8
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forward control are like the bread truck chassis, the driver sat over top of or in front of the front wheel
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