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Big_Block · 07-03-2002, 03:59 PM

Hey, I was just wondering if anyone knew any sites that you can type in your VIN # to find out where the truck was made, and its stock color and options and stuff and what stock motor came in the year of your truck? if anyone knows of one can you please reply to this I am in need of finding it fairly quickly!!! thanks!!!

ckhd · 07-03-2002, 04:03 PM

The stock color and options are not part of the VIN number. Neither is engine information (other than I6 or V8).

Post the first 6 of your VIN, or first 7 if it's a '72 and we'll be able to pick it apart for you.

JHickson6 · 07-03-2002, 04:17 PM

here ya go!!!
http://www.americanclassic.com/paint.htm

Longhorn Man · 07-03-2002, 05:23 PM

Your paint and stuff should be listed in your glove box...if no one has removed the sticker anyways.

Big_Block · 07-03-2002, 08:47 PM

thanks for the information guys!got what i needed to know!!! thanks

Southpa · 07-03-2002, 10:23 PM

Great link for Chevys, I still haven't found a decent one for GM's. Is there ANY rhyme or reason to GM VIN's? Just for kicks I threw in my VIN number and got a 1964 1/2 ton, lol.

Longhorn Man · 07-03-2002, 10:35 PM

What do you need to know about the GMC vin?
If you have an owners amnual, most of it is in there.
Post it...at least most of it if you are hypersensitive about that.

Southpa · 07-04-2002, 10:04 AM

No probs, I checked it at GMCPaul's site and part of it still doesn't make sense.

CE134-1Z58128

C= 2WD
E= V8
1= 1/2 ton

From there it doesn't work going by Paul's GMC Vin decode system. I'm pretty sure the truck was built in Oshawa, Ont. (1 just before Z?) and the last 5 numbers are just assembly line prod. number. But the rest in the middle is kinda mixed up, would 34 = fleet side pickup? And what about the "Z"? That indicates built in Fremont. I'm just looking for a sure-fire recipe
for all GM's. But it seems they can end up going a few different ways.

Rod · 07-04-2002, 10:55 AM

In 1970 and 1971 GMC did things a little different.

You pretty much figured it out though.

CE1 = most know that part.
34 did equal fleetside box.

The 1 meant Oshawa
The Z meant 1970.

So its a Conventionalk Cab GMC, Eight cylinder, 1/2 ton, fleetside,
Oshawa Canada Built, 1970, <latter part of serial number>.

The Z throws people sometimes, but GMC used a Z to represent 1970. They didnt want to use a zero.
IN 1971 they used a 1 where that Z position is.

Southpa · 07-04-2002, 06:41 PM

Thank you sir!

07-03-2002, 03:59 PM	#1
Big_Block Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22	HELP! VIN # question Hey, I was just wondering if anyone knew any sites that you can type in your VIN # to find out where the truck was made, and its stock color and options and stuff and what stock motor came in the year of your truck? if anyone knows of one can you please reply to this I am in need of finding it fairly quickly!!! thanks!!!

07-03-2002, 04:03 PM	#2
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	The stock color and options are not part of the VIN number. Neither is engine information (other than I6 or V8). Post the first 6 of your VIN, or first 7 if it's a '72 and we'll be able to pick it apart for you. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

07-03-2002, 10:23 PM	#6
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	Great link for Chevys, I still haven't found a decent one for GM's. Is there ANY rhyme or reason to GM VIN's? Just for kicks I threw in my VIN number and got a 1964 1/2 ton, lol. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

07-04-2002, 10:04 AM	#8
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	No probs, I checked it at GMCPaul's site and part of it still doesn't make sense. CE134-1Z58128 C= 2WD E= V8 1= 1/2 ton From there it doesn't work going by Paul's GMC Vin decode system. I'm pretty sure the truck was built in Oshawa, Ont. (1 just before Z?) and the last 5 numbers are just assembly line prod. number. But the rest in the middle is kinda mixed up, would 34 = fleet side pickup? And what about the "Z"? That indicates built in Fremont. I'm just looking for a sure-fire recipe for all GM's. But it seems they can end up going a few different ways. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

07-04-2002, 10:55 AM	#9
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	In 1970 and 1971 GMC did things a little different. You pretty much figured it out though. CE1 = most know that part. 34 did equal fleetside box. The 1 meant Oshawa The Z meant 1970. So its a Conventionalk Cab GMC, Eight cylinder, 1/2 ton, fleetside, Oshawa Canada Built, 1970, <latter part of serial number>. The Z throws people sometimes, but GMC used a Z to represent 1970. They didnt want to use a zero. IN 1971 they used a 1 where that Z position is. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

07-03-2002, 04:17 PM	#3
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	here ya go!!! http://www.americanclassic.com/paint.htm

07-03-2002, 05:23 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Your paint and stuff should be listed in your glove box...if no one has removed the sticker anyways.

07-03-2002, 08:47 PM	#5
Big_Block Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22	thanks for the information guys!got what i needed to know!!! thanks

07-03-2002, 10:35 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	What do you need to know about the GMC vin? If you have an owners amnual, most of it is in there. Post it...at least most of it if you are hypersensitive about that.

07-04-2002, 06:41 PM	#10
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	Thank you sir! __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.



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