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nevada70chev · 08-05-2002, 09:26 PM

vin plate pic

JHickson6 · 08-05-2002, 09:34 PM

According to www.americanclassic.com/paint.htm this is :

VIN CS248Z153538
Model Year 1968
Chassis 2 Wheel Drive
Body Style (unknown code)
GVWR Range 5500-8100
Cab-To-Axle Dimension
Engine 6-Cylinder
Assembly Plant Fremont, CA
Sequential Number 153538

ChevLoRay · 08-05-2002, 09:48 PM

Is this on your truck, or one that you saw?

What year model is it?

Best I can decipher from my service manual, is not too much. I'm sure you have already done that, but it's a conventional (cab, chassis, panel) with an L-6 gasoline engine. It has a 5500-8100 lb GVW (noted to be 7500-lb on plate). After that, it's a guess. I don't have a clue. According to my '69 book, it should have at least two more numbers, like maybe the following: CS2_4_8Z153538. The underscored spaces would add to the next number (like 14- for a distance of 84-89 inches from the cab to the axle) but the kicker is the 8. My manual doesn't list an eight for the 6th or 7th position in the VIN.

The Z is the assembly plant. The remaining 6 numbers are the build sequence at that particular plant.

I'm guessing this truck is older than a '69, and it should have option G50 (rear leaf springs).

So, what is it?

woodrow59 · 08-05-2002, 10:02 PM

It's a '68 for sure ,,,, but like mine you don't get much info from the VIN .

VIN
CE2481132496

Model Year
1968

Chassis
2 Wheel Drive

Body Style
(unknown code)

GVWR Range
5500-8100 Cab-To-Axle Dimension
Engine
8-Cylinder

Assembly Plant
Flint, MI

Sequential Number
132496

Mine's a Longhorn but ya can't tell this from the VIN .

woodrow59 · 08-05-2002, 10:06 PM

Get the model # off the glove box (if it's there) and that will tell ya' a little more.

Suicide-D · 08-05-2002, 10:17 PM

I have a 68 GMC with VIN # CM10CPB42354... I haven't seen a vin decoder that has it in it?

**Tim Christian** · 08-05-2002, 10:26 PM

Try this!

C=2-wheel drive
S=6-cylinder
2=3/4 ton
4=pick up (cab&bed)
8=1968
Z=Fremont
153538= production #

The info on the glovebox door would tell more.

**Tim Christian** · 08-05-2002, 10:44 PM

Dirt Dobber I will give yours a try!

C=2 wheel drive
m=V-6
10=1/2 ton
C=Fenderside pick up
P=space reserved for special Pennsylvania,Maryland,or New York
B=GM assembly plant code
4=Model year designation
2354=serial # seguence

According to this book you should have 13 character serial numbers not 12 I got this info out of GMC Truck Master Parts Book 1967-1968-1969

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-05-2002, 10:45 PM

Dirt Dobber: the "M" is for a V-6 GMC engine that your rig originally came with.
"P" might be the GM Truck assembly plant at Pontiac, Mich.
There should be an "8" in the fifth digit place for the year numeral.[or not, see below]
I see GMC did things different than the Chevy Division. My Chevy pickup's VIN is CS148Z1239xx (last 2 omitted for security reasons) so I know its a 2wd,L-6,1/2-ton,SB Stepside, 1968, made at Fremont, Calif. MY Jimmy's VIN sort of follows Chevy usage: KE114S1348xx and that's 4wd,V-8,1/2-ton, "utility" (Blazer), Aha! no Year numeral here with GMC, made in St. Louis, and the production sequence.
I bought a '72 Blazer rolling frame this spring and its VIN threw me because it started out: CKE182FXXXxxx. It took some later- model research to find they changed the system in '72 and '73. "C" was for Chevy Division, GMC would begin w/"T" for truck, yes it's a 4wd, once had a V-8, 1/2-ton, "8" here means Blazer/utility, and "2" is '72 - the year numeral, "F" is for Flint Michigan -- and it's got the rust spots to prove it. The "8" seemed wierd as did the chewing gum wads behind the VIN plate holding it on, but the frame had corresponding serial #'s so I guess it's OK. I really love the PO's Pepsi can and JB weld floor tub patches.

6869704X4 · 08-05-2002, 11:01 PM

Wonder where you could get some rivets like that.

Suicide-D · 08-06-2002, 01:33 AM

it is a v6 and a stepside from maryland

thanks

CE20934 · 08-06-2002, 06:28 PM

Looks similar to my VIN: CE247S112xxx. The Owner's Manual says it's supposed to be CE209347S112xxx. Either way, they both say I have a V8-equipped 1967 C20 Fleetside from St. Louis. Two numbers for the same vehicle. If I didn't know any better, I'd swear this was a gov't operation.

Wait a minute. 1967. Hmm. GM WAS the Gov't.

08-05-2002, 09:26 PM	#1
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08-05-2002, 09:34 PM	#2
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	According to www.americanclassic.com/paint.htm this is : VIN CS248Z153538 Model Year 1968 Chassis 2 Wheel Drive Body Style (unknown code) GVWR Range 5500-8100 Cab-To-Axle Dimension Engine 6-Cylinder Assembly Plant Fremont, CA Sequential Number 153538 __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

08-05-2002, 09:48 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Is this on your truck, or one that you saw? What year model is it? Best I can decipher from my service manual, is not too much. I'm sure you have already done that, but it's a conventional (cab, chassis, panel) with an L-6 gasoline engine. It has a 5500-8100 lb GVW (noted to be 7500-lb on plate). After that, it's a guess. I don't have a clue. According to my '69 book, it should have at least two more numbers, like maybe the following: CS2_4_8Z153538. The underscored spaces would add to the next number (like 14- for a distance of 84-89 inches from the cab to the axle) but the kicker is the 8. My manual doesn't list an eight for the 6th or 7th position in the VIN. The Z is the assembly plant. The remaining 6 numbers are the build sequence at that particular plant. I'm guessing this truck is older than a '69, and it should have option G50 (rear leaf springs). So, what is it? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-05-2002, 10:02 PM	#4
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	It's a '68 for sure ,,,, but like mine you don't get much info from the VIN . VIN CE2481132496 Model Year 1968 Chassis 2 Wheel Drive Body Style (unknown code) GVWR Range 5500-8100 Cab-To-Axle Dimension Engine 8-Cylinder Assembly Plant Flint, MI Sequential Number 132496 Mine's a Longhorn but ya can't tell this from the VIN . __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

08-05-2002, 10:06 PM	#5
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	Get the model # off the glove box (if it's there) and that will tell ya' a little more. __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

08-05-2002, 10:17 PM	#6
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	why is mine so different? I have a 68 GMC with VIN # CM10CPB42354... I haven't seen a vin decoder that has it in it?

08-05-2002, 10:26 PM	#7
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Try this! C=2-wheel drive S=6-cylinder 2=3/4 ton 4=pick up (cab&bed) 8=1968 Z=Fremont 153538= production # The info on the glovebox door would tell more.

08-05-2002, 10:44 PM	#8
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Dirt Dobber I will give yours a try! C=2 wheel drive m=V-6 10=1/2 ton C=Fenderside pick up P=space reserved for special Pennsylvania,Maryland,or New York B=GM assembly plant code 4=Model year designation 2354=serial # seguence According to this book you should have 13 character serial numbers not 12 I got this info out of GMC Truck Master Parts Book 1967-1968-1969

08-05-2002, 10:45 PM	#9
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,504	Dirt Dobber: the "M" is for a V-6 GMC engine that your rig originally came with. "P" might be the GM Truck assembly plant at Pontiac, Mich. There should be an "8" in the fifth digit place for the year numeral.[or not, see below] I see GMC did things different than the Chevy Division. My Chevy pickup's VIN is CS148Z1239xx (last 2 omitted for security reasons) so I know its a 2wd,L-6,1/2-ton,SB Stepside, 1968, made at Fremont, Calif. MY Jimmy's VIN sort of follows Chevy usage: KE114S1348xx and that's 4wd,V-8,1/2-ton, "utility" (Blazer), Aha! no Year numeral here with GMC, made in St. Louis, and the production sequence. I bought a '72 Blazer rolling frame this spring and its VIN threw me because it started out: CKE182FXXXxxx. It took some later- model research to find they changed the system in '72 and '73. "C" was for Chevy Division, GMC would begin w/"T" for truck, yes it's a 4wd, once had a V-8, 1/2-ton, "8" here means Blazer/utility, and "2" is '72 - the year numeral, "F" is for Flint Michigan -- and it's got the rust spots to prove it. The "8" seemed wierd as did the chewing gum wads behind the VIN plate holding it on, but the frame had corresponding serial #'s so I guess it's OK. I really love the PO's Pepsi can and JB weld floor tub patches. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 08-05-2002 at 11:41 PM.

08-05-2002, 11:01 PM	#10
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	Wonder where you could get some rivets like that. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

08-06-2002, 01:33 AM	#11
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	well... it is a v6 and a stepside from maryland thanks

08-06-2002, 06:28 PM	#12
CE20934 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Help! I'm in an office park with its own network of freeways! Posts: 470	Looks similar to my VIN: CE247S112xxx. The Owner's Manual says it's supposed to be CE209347S112xxx. Either way, they both say I have a V8-equipped 1967 C20 Fleetside from St. Louis. Two numbers for the same vehicle. If I didn't know any better, I'd swear this was a gov't operation. Wait a minute. 1967. Hmm. GM WAS the Gov't. __________________ '67 C20--427 tall deck/SM420, 4.10 HO52 (Michigan has not been kind to the Old Man) '95 Caprice--355 LT1/T56/3.42 8.5" 10-bolt (daily driver, almost 300k on the chassis) '07 Outback--wife's car. 125k & counting. No head gasket or transmission issues yet. fingers crossed

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