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Is there a quick way to tell the difference between a 67-68
I drive by either a 67 or 68 truck every day. I'm looking for a 67 4x4 long bed that at least runs and dives and I'm not sure which year this one is. It's in pretty rough shape but that’s kind of what I'm looking for. I would like to know for sure it is a 67 before I go knocking on the guy's door.
The only way I know how to tell the difference between a 67 and a 68 is the 67's didn't have side marker lights. This truck has side marker lights on the front fenders but nothing on the bed. Judging by the condition it could have easily had the front clip from another truck on put on it or the bed could have been swapped as well. Are there any other easy to see differences between these two years? |
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Re: Is there a quick way to tell the difference between a 67-68
The side marker turn signals is about the only easy way.
Is it a small window by chance? That's one way to confirm a 67 only cab.
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Re: Is there a quick way to tell the difference between a 67-68
There's also going to be little differences like arm rests, and interior paint. Most everything aside from the spid and vin can easily be changed adding confusion to which year in particular. That being said, do you have to have a 67? I don't mean to insult you at all, but not knowing the differences, unless you're wanting a 67 small window sans marker lights, does it matter if you find a 68, or 69-72 with an early front clip? Broadening the search makes the results easier to find.
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Pardon my ignorance but what is spid? I'm basically planning on doing a complete frame off so it doesn't really matter that the grille and front fenders are different on the 67-68 because I could always change them later. Actually the 67-68 grill is my least favorite out of the 3 different styles so I would be changing that. The big sliding rear window is a must though. |
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Re: Is there a quick way to tell the difference between a 67-68
The SPID is the Service Parts Identification located on the inside of the glove box door.
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Re: Is there a quick way to tell the difference between a 67-68
Okay that makes sense. In California, 74 and back is smog exempt. The SPID, is the decal on the inside of the glove box door. It contains options and a printed vin that would contain the model year, and other pertinent information to the truck, granted it matched the year on the body attached vin. Honestly, you should just go talk to the owner and be candid about your concerns and interest in the truck. Hopefully it doesn't have that built in mark up that comes with other smog exempt vehicles! Here in Ca you could expect another 1k on a price tag, even if it needs a ground up resto.
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Re: Is there a quick way to tell the difference between a 67-68
Small ignition switch bezel = 67
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Re: Is there a quick way to tell the difference between a 67-68
It's almost laughable that California has more friendly emission laws than Nevada. You would think it would be the other way around ha ha…..
Is the VIN # on this truck in the same spot as every other vehicle below the driver's side front windshield? |
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Re: Is there a quick way to tell the difference between a 67-68
It's almost laughable that California has more friendly emission laws than Nevada. You would think it would be the other way around ha ha…..
Is the VIN # on this truck in the same spot as every other vehicle below the driver's side front windshield? |
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Re: Is there a quick way to tell the difference between a 67-68
VIN is located on the body below the drivers door latch. It is also located on the SPID.
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Re: Is there a quick way to tell the difference between a 67-68
Also, the VIN should read something like CE147XXXXXXX. The 7 indicates 67, 8 indicates 68, 0 indicates 70, etc. http://outintheshop.com/vin_decode.html
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Re: Is there a quick way to tell the difference between a 67-68
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Re: Is there a quick way to tell the difference between a 67-68
Sry no pics but the 67 is about 1.5" and the 68 ups are more like 2.5"
Quick peak in the window you can tell... Posted via Mobile Device
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Also one should note that if the fenders and bedsides dont match then anything is possible. My truck appears to be a 67 small back glass but the cab is the only true 67 part on it. The front end is repop the dash is 61 the doors are 72 burb(converted) and the bed is 70 oh yea and the frame and title match the vin they are 68 gmc lol! What a beater!!!!!top that off with 02 engine, ford lights, jeep steering shaft, and all the other car and truck parts it just better said its a mutt!
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Re: Is there a quick way to tell the difference between a 67-68
From the outside and not real close up you can tell a '67 by the wing vents not having the round chrome piece through the glass for the window latch.
Up close the dash has differences,even if arm rests were changed. The heat controls have a black background rather than aluminum with ribs. That's most obvious if you can't gauge the size of the ignition bezel,flatter ashtray face,or smaller knobs with ribs on the outer edge. The cowl vent handles are funny triangle looking things,not round knobs
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Re: Is there a quick way to tell the difference between a 67-68
i thought california was 75 and below. Have to smog 1976 models and up.
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Re: Is there a quick way to tell the difference between a 67-68
A friend of mine had a 67 C/20 with a I6 and that truck only had provisions for the driver side sun visor. There was nothing for the passenger side.
It is the only one I think I have ever seen like that. |
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Re: Is there a quick way to tell the difference between a 67-68
We deserve a break somewhere...VIN on drivers door jamb
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