Vin Number query - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oh-Thumper · 05-11-2010, 02:12 PM

My Vin is 4C254H136128 I know its a 3/4 ton C 20 No# 136 from Fremont what I cant find the answer for is Engine, trans and rear end? any ideas It appears to be a Dana 60 because of the 8 bolt hub? I think its a 327

1Bad62Pro/Street · 05-11-2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oh-Thumper

My Vin is 4C254H136128 I know its a 3/4 ton C 20 No# 136 from Fremont what I cant find the answer for is Engine, trans and rear end? any ideas It appears to be a Dana 60 because of the 8 bolt hub? I think its a 327

1960-1966 Chevy/GMC Pickup Truck Specs & Engine/Trans/Axle ID's
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=327764
Please enter VIN number for decoding @
American Classic Truck Parts:
http://www.americanclassic.com/paint_test.asp

oh-Thumper · 05-11-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

1960-1966 Chevy/GMC Pickup Truck Specs & Engine/Trans/Axle ID's
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=327764
Please enter VIN number for decoding @
American Classic Truck Parts:
http://www.americanclassic.com/paint_test.asp

thanks cant get the American Classic Truck Parts to work stays on 1946 and when you enter a vin it does not change? I will try later site might be having maint

1Bad62Pro/Street · 05-11-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by oh-Thumper

thanks cant get the American Classic Truck Parts to work stays on 1946 and when you enter a vin it does not change? I will try later site might be having maint

Yea... It must be down or all jacked up.
Here you go:
4C254H136128
"4" = 1964
"C" = Conventional (2WD)
"25" = 3/4-Ton
"4" = Pickup
"H" = Assembly Plant - Oakland, CA
Vechicle Production Number -- 136,128
Tell me the rest of your info off your plate!

oh-Thumper · 05-11-2010, 06:16 PM

Thanks just got to find the plate..

factorystock · 05-11-2010, 08:57 PM

Production moved from Oakland to Fremont in mid 1963. The vin will say H for 64 models, but they were actually built in Fremont. For the '65 model year the code was changed to Z.

oh-Thumper · 05-12-2010, 10:36 AM

Thank you

factorystock · 05-12-2010, 08:15 PM

It is also the 36,128 made for that year, not 136,128. All vin #'s start with 100,000.

Slow Build · 05-12-2010, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by factorystock

Production moved from Oakland to Fremont in mid 1963. The vin will say H for 64 models, but they were actually built in Fremont. For the '65 model year the code was changed to Z.

Interesting. I didn't know that. So my 64 was really made in Fremont too. I guess that eventually turned into the Nummi plant that just shut down.

oh-Thumper · 05-13-2010, 10:54 AM

cool, I guess I have to crawl under it for the axle details I think the black plate with the gvw rating and such is gone, anyone know what P/S unit fits neatly into a C 20?

burbguy · 05-13-2010, 09:37 PM

Any 73-87 power steering unit would work fine, providing you buy the mounting kit from captain fab... There are others available on almost any aftermarket site (I just like buying from fellow board members)... but I think the boxes from around the early 80's switched to metric hose fittings on the boxes, but another board member could clarify what year to be exact. And then you would have to modify your existing column and rag joint assembly to finish off the swap. There are many links here to check out to get the appropriate part numbers for a smooth conversion.

good luck on your conversion, and take some pictures to show us, I've seen a million pics of the swaps... but still like looking at them...LOL

oh-Thumper · 05-14-2010, 03:06 PM

I will check into it thank you

mikeflorez65gmc · 06-11-2010, 11:39 PM

got it!! Thanks for info

*LILRED66* · 06-12-2010, 09:53 AM

Neither the VIN tag (driver side door jamb), nor the GVW tag (driver side kick panel), will identify the original engine, tranny or rear axle in your truck. The GVW tag may list a few engines & bhp ratings, but there are a few engine choices each year.

The original build sheet, sometimes still in the seat springs, will have the engine, tranny & rear axle specifications. Also, you may find the SPID (Service Parts Identification), on the back of the glove box door, that may have this information if it was specially-equiped over the standard equipment. I believe this started in 1966. Sometimes the engine configuration & displacement can be found on the title.

On the 4x4 models and some 2wd models, equipped with "no-spin" rear axles with still have the sticker behind the seat back.

protrash64 · 06-12-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by burbguy

members)... but I think the boxes from around the early 80's switched to metric hose fittings on the boxes, but another board member could clarify what year to be exact.

...just bought a powering steering hose for my 'burb. 1979 1/2ton uses the flare style fittings and 1980 1/2 ton uses the o-ring style fittings (metric).

old_1966_GMC · 08-10-2010, 01:19 PM

im kinda still haveing some trouble with decoding my vin this what i got
1502ZF11071B

15/1500 SERISE
02/127'' WHEEL BASE
Z/BUILT IN FREMONT
F/164-1966
11071/<----------help with this one
B/7,000LB's

jonzcustomshop · 08-10-2010, 06:25 PM

try this thread... gmc and chevy used different vin codes
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316902

jonzcustomshop · 08-10-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by old_1966_GMC

im kinda still haveing some trouble with decoding my vin this what i got
1502ZF11071B

15/1500 SERISE
02/127'' WHEEL BASE
Z/BUILT IN FREMONT
F/164-1966
11071/<----------help with this one
B/7,000LB's

11071 should be sequential production#

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05-11-2010, 02:12 PM	#1
oh-Thumper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntington Beach Ca Posts: 7	Vin Number query My Vin is 4C254H136128 I know its a 3/4 ton C 20 No# 136 from Fremont what I cant find the answer for is Engine, trans and rear end? any ideas It appears to be a Dana 60 because of the 8 bolt hub? I think its a 327

05-11-2010, 06:16 PM	#5
oh-Thumper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntington Beach Ca Posts: 7	Re: Vin Number query Thanks just got to find the plate..

05-11-2010, 08:57 PM	#6
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Vin Number query Production moved from Oakland to Fremont in mid 1963. The vin will say H for 64 models, but they were actually built in Fremont. For the '65 model year the code was changed to Z.

05-12-2010, 10:36 AM	#7
oh-Thumper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntington Beach Ca Posts: 7	Re: Vin Number query Thank you

05-12-2010, 08:15 PM	#8
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Vin Number query It is also the 36,128 made for that year, not 136,128. All vin #'s start with 100,000.

05-13-2010, 10:54 AM	#10
oh-Thumper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntington Beach Ca Posts: 7	Re: Vin Number query cool, I guess I have to crawl under it for the axle details I think the black plate with the gvw rating and such is gone, anyone know what P/S unit fits neatly into a C 20?

05-13-2010, 09:37 PM	#11
burbguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Livermore,Ca. Posts: 114	Re: Vin Number query Any 73-87 power steering unit would work fine, providing you buy the mounting kit from captain fab... There are others available on almost any aftermarket site (I just like buying from fellow board members)... but I think the boxes from around the early 80's switched to metric hose fittings on the boxes, but another board member could clarify what year to be exact. And then you would have to modify your existing column and rag joint assembly to finish off the swap. There are many links here to check out to get the appropriate part numbers for a smooth conversion. good luck on your conversion, and take some pictures to show us, I've seen a million pics of the swaps... but still like looking at them...LOL __________________ Shawn 1966 short fleet 230 I-6 three in the tree (daily driver) 1966 short fleet big block th400 (building slowly) 1972 c10 3 door suburban 350 th350 (building faster than slowly) 2004 F250 power stroke (not dependable enough to be a daily driver) 2005 Kenworth T-800 Heavy Haul tractor (that's my true daily driver) Last edited by burbguy; 05-13-2010 at 09:37 PM.

05-14-2010, 03:06 PM	#12
oh-Thumper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntington Beach Ca Posts: 7	Re: Vin Number query I will check into it thank you

06-11-2010, 11:39 PM	#13
mikeflorez65gmc Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 3	got it!! Thanks for info Last edited by mikeflorez65gmc; 06-11-2010 at 11:56 PM.

06-12-2010, 09:53 AM	#14
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Vin Number query Neither the VIN tag (driver side door jamb), nor the GVW tag (driver side kick panel), will identify the original engine, tranny or rear axle in your truck. The GVW tag may list a few engines & bhp ratings, but there are a few engine choices each year. The original build sheet, sometimes still in the seat springs, will have the engine, tranny & rear axle specifications. Also, you may find the SPID (Service Parts Identification), on the back of the glove box door, that may have this information if it was specially-equiped over the standard equipment. I believe this started in 1966. Sometimes the engine configuration & displacement can be found on the title. On the 4x4 models and some 2wd models, equipped with "no-spin" rear axles with still have the sticker behind the seat back. Attached Images Last edited by LILRED66; 06-12-2010 at 10:03 AM.

08-10-2010, 01:19 PM	#16
old_1966_GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond CA Posts: 270	Re: Vin Number query im kinda still haveing some trouble with decoding my vin this what i got 1502ZF11071B 15/1500 SERISE 02/127'' WHEEL BASE Z/BUILT IN FREMONT F/164-1966 11071/<----------help with this one B/7,000LB's

08-10-2010, 06:25 PM	#17
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Vin Number query try this thread... gmc and chevy used different vin codes http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316902 __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

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