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67Mach1 · 02-26-2010, 07:25 PM

The suburban I have for parts was said to be a 71 or 72 and it looks to have 72 door panels inside.

However it is a 6 lug. Not to say that is has not been changed out.

TCE162F568703

Model CE15916

If its origional the SPID says it has a positrac rear end.

Hutch · 02-26-2010, 07:34 PM

1971 has a raised pad inside the cab for the rear view mirror mount

**too much stuff** · 02-26-2010, 07:37 PM

Looking at your pics on the burb thread, it looks like a 72 with drum brakes.(which is not correct) Is the rear end 6 lug also? I wonder if it had a body swap at some point? Are the shoulder belts listed on the spid also?

67Mach1 · 02-26-2010, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too much stuff

Looking at your pics on the burb thread, it looks like a 72 with drum brakes.(which is not correct) Is the rear end 6 lug also? I wonder if it had a body swap at some point? Are the shoulder belts listed on the spid also?

six lug all the way around. It looks like a body or frame swap to me. Or someone from a very long time ago swapped out the front and rear suspension to get disc.

I'll check the SPID and see what it says. It does say all three rows of seats. OVHD air cond. If I can take pic I'll post it.

**too much stuff** · 02-26-2010, 07:53 PM

The bad part is the posi may be long gone now since we know something was changed. However, maybe it has a different posi back in it?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-26-2010, 09:11 PM

C = Conventional 4X2 Series 10-60
E = V-8 Gasoline
1 = GVR 3900 - 5800
5 = Model Type - Panel
9 = Model Year (1969)
1 = Assembly Plant Code (Oshawa)

Next series of numbers is the number of truck that came off line. WES

67Mach1 · 02-26-2010, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too much stuff

Looking at your pics on the burb thread, it looks like a 72 with drum brakes.(which is not correct) Is the rear end 6 lug also? I wonder if it had a body swap at some point? Are the shoulder belts listed on the spid also?

Here is the SPID... No Shoulder Belt listed

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-27-2010, 04:24 PM

OOOOPS, sorry but after rereading your post and a little prodding from someone who shall remain unonimouse..

I decoded your model number.. Here is the corrected version as I understand this from my GM master parts catolog... TCE162F568703
T- is Body type (not explained in my parts catolog)
C- 2 wheel drive
E- Engine type V8 gasoline
1- Gross Vehicle weight 5000 (exc PK10)
6- Model Type Carryall
2- Year 1972
F- Assembly plant Flint
568703- Number the truck was off the assembly line.
Why it is 6 lug is anyones guess. Someone either changed the chassis or at least the front spindles, brakes, and rear end.
WES

**too much stuff** · 02-27-2010, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

OOOOPS, sorry but after rereading your post and a little prodding from someone who shall remain unonimouse..

I decoded your model number.. Here is the corrected version as I understand this from my GM master parts catolog... TCE162F568703
T- is Body type (not explained in my parts catolog)
C- 2 wheel drive
E- Engine type V8 gasoline
1- Gross Vehicle weight 5000 (exc PK10)
6- Model Type Carryall
2- Year 1972
F- Assembly plant Flint
568703- Number the truck was off the assembly line.
Why it is 6 lug is anyones guess. Someone either changed the chassis or at least the front spindles, brakes, and rear end.
WES

I kind of thought that when you decoded it, but i didn't want to question "classic heartbeat". Haha...

Longhorn Man · 02-27-2010, 08:31 PM

The initial T means GMC... a 72 only thing, like the extra C on a Chevy

67Mach1 · 02-27-2010, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

The initial T means GMC... a 72 only thing, like the extra C on a Chevy

The guy told me it was a GMC they got it for the front clip to fix a really nice truck his son dinged up.

I'm gonig to think that the 6 lugs were swapped on by someone that wanted the 5 lugs before the guy I'm getting it from purchased it some 5 years ago.

So that most likely means the POSI is missing. When I had the rear end up in the air I did not check.

I'll do that when I pick it up in a week or so.

Thanks to everyone for the help.

02-26-2010, 07:25 PM	#1
67Mach1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,100	Can Someone decode and tell me what year this is? The suburban I have for parts was said to be a 71 or 72 and it looks to have 72 door panels inside. However it is a 6 lug. Not to say that is has not been changed out. TCE162F568703 Model CE15916 If its origional the SPID says it has a positrac rear end. __________________ Soon to be selling all but one, or two... Depends on what the Boss has to say....... 67 GMC Shortbed 454 Project more junk and most of it is for sale Last edited by 67Mach1; 02-26-2010 at 07:25 PM.

02-26-2010, 07:34 PM	#2
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Re: Can Someone decode and tell me what year this is? 1971 has a raised pad inside the cab for the rear view mirror mount __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

02-26-2010, 07:37 PM	#3
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02-26-2010, 07:53 PM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: Can Someone decode and tell me what year this is? The bad part is the posi may be long gone now since we know something was changed. However, maybe it has a different posi back in it? __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-26-2010, 09:11 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Can Someone decode and tell me what year this is? C = Conventional 4X2 Series 10-60 E = V-8 Gasoline 1 = GVR 3900 - 5800 5 = Model Type - Panel 9 = Model Year (1969) 1 = Assembly Plant Code (Oshawa) Next series of numbers is the number of truck that came off line. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-27-2010, 04:24 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Can Someone decode and tell me what year this is? OOOOPS, sorry but after rereading your post and a little prodding from someone who shall remain unonimouse.. I decoded your model number.. Here is the corrected version as I understand this from my GM master parts catolog... TCE162F568703 T- is Body type (not explained in my parts catolog) C- 2 wheel drive E- Engine type V8 gasoline 1- Gross Vehicle weight 5000 (exc PK10) 6- Model Type Carryall 2- Year 1972 F- Assembly plant Flint 568703- Number the truck was off the assembly line. Why it is 6 lug is anyones guess. Someone either changed the chassis or at least the front spindles, brakes, and rear end. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-27-2010, 08:31 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Can Someone decode and tell me what year this is? The initial T means GMC... a 72 only thing, like the extra C on a Chevy

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