How does one tell what model your truck is? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Black 'n' Blue · 08-17-2011, 06:02 AM

When I got the truck, the badges were removed and the guy I bought it off of forgot what it was. I want to re-badge the truck, so I need to know what model it is so I can get the correct ones. I can't seem to find a vin decoder for it, it has manual windows, manual locks p/s, p/b, 305(now 350) with a 700r4. Any Ideas?

DetroitDan · 08-17-2011, 07:05 AM

I'd just pick whichever one you like. Nothing on the right side of the dashboard? With no power options it probably isnt a Silverado, but that doesn't mean you can't put Silverado emblems on it if that's what you like. If it had nothing in it it was most likely a Cusom Deluxe, possibly a Scottsdale.

As long as you're doing it for yourself, and not trying to sell it representing it as something else, theres nothing wrong with changing it. As for being accurate to what it once was, I cant help you there.

**special-K** · 08-17-2011, 07:25 AM

Options like power windows don't determine the model and it's not in the VIN. It's actually the trim package you're looking for. The model would be 10/20/30,wheelbase,bed type,V8/6,etc. Your best bet is find sales brochures for your year. Certain features are "hard wired" into the package while the rest are individual options. You could order power windows on a Custom Deluxe. You could tell us what you have,like headliner,original carpet,any exterior trim,fancy door panels,what kind of seat upholstery...etc? Oh...also tell us what year it is.

**N2TRUX** · 08-17-2011, 10:54 AM

Look for clues that still remain. The grill, headlights, door panels, dash trim, etc all came with certain packages that might still remain. Post some pics and we might be able to help better.

Keith Seymore · 08-17-2011, 01:43 PM

If you have the SPID label it may say on there. For example, I seem to recall RPO Z62 = Scottsdale trim level.

If you are really desparate you could send away for the information packet for your particular truck from the GM Heritage Center archives.

K

camshaftgsxr · 08-17-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitDan

With no power options it probably isnt a Silverado,

this has always confused me, mine came with a spid and was optioned as a silverado but has manual windows and locks, but cruise and a 4spd auto

Black 'n' Blue · 08-17-2011, 05:53 PM

They truck is on a ranch down south right now, so I can't check if it had a spid, come to think of it I think it does. It's an 84 GMC, the dash was replaced, so thats no hep at all. I'm going for a resto mod look so I'd like to have them as accurate as possible.
Do you want pictures of tte outside aswell?
Here's the only pic I have of the interior(ignore the mess just got back from a road trip).
Sorry about the size, tried resizing it, did't work.

Goldfinger · 08-17-2011, 08:38 PM

i want to say Scottsdale because of the pillars and trim. but those could be ordered for anything.

Black 'n' Blue · 08-17-2011, 08:52 PM

Scottsdale's are Chevy though aren't they?

Black 'n' Blue · 08-17-2011, 08:59 PM

It had a carpet at some point, but the guy I bought it from started parting it out so it was gone.

CaliDude76 · 08-17-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Black 'n' Blue

Scottsdale's are Chevy though aren't they?

Yeah.. it was just a trim level... Custom Deluxe.. Scottsdale..Cheyenne.. Silverado.. Sierra.. Sierra Classic... etc.. now certain years they deleted certain trim levels.. not sure the exact dates about that, but I know they got rid of the Scottsdale trim in the early 80's, I believe

Anybody correct me if I'm wrong

CaliDude76 · 08-17-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Black 'n' Blue

It had a carpet at some point, but the guy I bought it from started parting it out so it was gone.

Yeah the tough thing is these trucks were interchangeable, and you can make it what you want... after you got it home.

Goldfinger · 08-17-2011, 09:15 PM

honestly i would pick your favorite trim package and restore it as that.

Outlaw87 · 08-17-2011, 10:21 PM

It didn't have to have PW/PDL to be a silverado. You could order a silverado with manuels if you wanted. Back in the day you had a lot of options. I liked it better then. Now you can have a base chevy truck or a high option one, but there all Silverados.

Black 'n' Blue · 08-17-2011, 10:39 PM

I'll probably badge it as a sierra, thanks for the help!

08-17-2011, 06:02 AM	#1
Black 'n' Blue Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 146	How does one tell what model your truck is? When I got the truck, the badges were removed and the guy I bought it off of forgot what it was. I want to re-badge the truck, so I need to know what model it is so I can get the correct ones. I can't seem to find a vin decoder for it, it has manual windows, manual locks p/s, p/b, 305(now 350) with a 700r4. Any Ideas? __________________ -Justin. The past cannot be edited, or erased. Only accepted. Loud, proud and country by the grace of god! Bradley Anderson 1997-2011

08-17-2011, 07:05 AM	#2
DetroitDan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Epping, NH Posts: 605	Re: How does one tell what model your truck is? I'd just pick whichever one you like. Nothing on the right side of the dashboard? With no power options it probably isnt a Silverado, but that doesn't mean you can't put Silverado emblems on it if that's what you like. If it had nothing in it it was most likely a Cusom Deluxe, possibly a Scottsdale. As long as you're doing it for yourself, and not trying to sell it representing it as something else, theres nothing wrong with changing it. As for being accurate to what it once was, I cant help you there. __________________ 1982 Chevy K30 CCLB fleetside. Formerly a cab and chassis, now a fleetside dually with the rear wheels tucked underneath. 454/th400/np205/C14/D60, 6/4 inch LIFT, not drop.

08-17-2011, 07:25 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How does one tell what model your truck is? Options like power windows don't determine the model and it's not in the VIN. It's actually the trim package you're looking for. The model would be 10/20/30,wheelbase,bed type,V8/6,etc. Your best bet is find sales brochures for your year. Certain features are "hard wired" into the package while the rest are individual options. You could order power windows on a Custom Deluxe. You could tell us what you have,like headliner,original carpet,any exterior trim,fancy door panels,what kind of seat upholstery...etc? Oh...also tell us what year it is. __________________ "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 ~

08-17-2011, 10:54 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: How does one tell what model your truck is? Look for clues that still remain. The grill, headlights, door panels, dash trim, etc all came with certain packages that might still remain. Post some pics and we might be able to help better. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-17-2011, 01:43 PM	#5
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: How does one tell what model your truck is? If you have the SPID label it may say on there. For example, I seem to recall RPO Z62 = Scottsdale trim level. If you are really desparate you could send away for the information packet for your particular truck from the GM Heritage Center archives. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

08-17-2011, 05:53 PM	#7
Black 'n' Blue Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 146	Re: How does one tell what model your truck is? They truck is on a ranch down south right now, so I can't check if it had a spid, come to think of it I think it does. It's an 84 GMC, the dash was replaced, so thats no hep at all. I'm going for a resto mod look so I'd like to have them as accurate as possible. Do you want pictures of tte outside aswell? Here's the only pic I have of the interior(ignore the mess just got back from a road trip). Sorry about the size, tried resizing it, did't work. __________________ -Justin. The past cannot be edited, or erased. Only accepted. Loud, proud and country by the grace of god! Bradley Anderson 1997-2011

08-17-2011, 08:38 PM	#8
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: How does one tell what model your truck is? i want to say Scottsdale because of the pillars and trim. but those could be ordered for anything. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

08-17-2011, 08:52 PM	#9
Black 'n' Blue Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 146	Re: How does one tell what model your truck is? Scottsdale's are Chevy though aren't they? __________________ -Justin. The past cannot be edited, or erased. Only accepted. Loud, proud and country by the grace of god! Bradley Anderson 1997-2011

08-17-2011, 08:59 PM	#10
Black 'n' Blue Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 146	Re: How does one tell what model your truck is? It had a carpet at some point, but the guy I bought it from started parting it out so it was gone. __________________ -Justin. The past cannot be edited, or erased. Only accepted. Loud, proud and country by the grace of god! Bradley Anderson 1997-2011

08-17-2011, 09:15 PM	#13
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: How does one tell what model your truck is? honestly i would pick your favorite trim package and restore it as that. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

08-17-2011, 10:21 PM	#14
Outlaw87 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 142	Re: How does one tell what model your truck is? It didn't have to have PW/PDL to be a silverado. You could order a silverado with manuels if you wanted. Back in the day you had a lot of options. I liked it better then. Now you can have a base chevy truck or a high option one, but there all Silverados.

08-17-2011, 10:39 PM	#15
Black 'n' Blue Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 146	Re: How does one tell what model your truck is? I'll probably badge it as a sierra, thanks for the help! __________________ -Justin. The past cannot be edited, or erased. Only accepted. Loud, proud and country by the grace of god! Bradley Anderson 1997-2011

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