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Old 02-02-2005, 08:39 PM   #1
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Question 1972 GMC VIN Question

I'm sure this is the millionth question on VINs... but the search function won't let me find GMC or VIN or both together.... so, can someone please help me decode this number?

TCE3421******

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Old 02-02-2005, 08:48 PM   #2
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www.gmcpauls.com has a decoder I think
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Old 02-02-2005, 08:51 PM   #3
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C = 2wd, E = V8, 3 = 1 ton, 4 = pickup, 2 = 1972, 1 = Oshawa
I got that from here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html
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Old 02-02-2005, 08:56 PM   #4
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TCE3421

Your basic 72 GMC 1 ton longhorn vin number


T=only used in 1972 to designate a GMC.
C=Conventional cab
3=1 ton
4= box so it must be a long horn
2= 1972
1= Oshawa Canada assembly plant
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Old 02-02-2005, 09:40 PM   #5
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Rod....does the 4 mean fleet or does it just mean it has a bed on it? There was the 9 foot step side built the same as the longhorn...
Just a thought. I obviously still don't know my GMC codes.
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Old 02-02-2005, 10:31 PM   #6
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the 4 meant a box. You pretty much need a model number to decode what kinda box..it could be a step side 9 foot box i suppose and after I read it again...it may be. I still think best guess is a longhorn, seeing the Sierra Grande designation there also....lets see what he says.
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It's a wideside, with the "longhorn" box on it. The glove box sticker isn't the best, it's scraped off at the model number (CE____4), and it doesn't look like anything was ever filled out in the wheelbase box (except it just has "in" typed in the box)... but it's the 133" wheelbase and has its the original box.

I guess those online decoders work pretty nice without the T in there... Thanks!

I don't imagine that this is a very common truck, but it is pretty interesting. And yes, it has the YE9 Sierra Grande package.

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Sweet truck, welcome to the unoficial longhorn owner's association.
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I was looking at the snow and saying gee just like around here...duh..a local truck-aholic I see now with the location. Dont know if I saw that one around locally, might have.
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I was looking at the snow and saying gee just like around here...duh..a local truck-aholic I see now with the location. Dont know if I saw that one around locally, might have.
Yes, I am local, Rod... I believe I bought a GMC frame off you a few years ago... I see that tow truck of yours around quite often.

The GMC's my uncle's truck, but I'm looking at possibly being it's next owner (it begs to be restored)... so not officially a member of the "unofficial longhorn owner's association" yet.

I guess I should get the GM Canada info package for this truck... Maybe seeing production numbers and other info might help me make up my mind... It's a nicer equiped truck than my C/10 for sure (and nicer colour as well).
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Overdrive, Put that Sawzall away and pick up the checkbook! That Sierra Grande needs a restoration! One tons are really cool...everyone and their brother has a lwb C10. There are only a few of us brave enough to pack that extra 6 inches around...LOL!
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Hmm frame I've sold..not to many.. have sold a some basically for disc brake swapping to people or they wanted a posi or something like that.

There are two dark blue tow trucks running around that look similar to mine...but there not mine...guy named Don owns them. I believe his son drives one also. They have a regular driver too. I dont drive mine much...and I live east of the peg. There was a black one too but I think its out Brandon way now.
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Overdrive, Put that Sawzall away and pick up the checkbook! That Sierra Grande needs a restoration! One tons are really cool...everyone and their brother has a lwb C10. There are only a few of us brave enough to pack that extra 6 inches around...LOL!
Yep, C/10's are boring... I'm 1/2 way into the restoration of my c/10 though... but what the heck, different is good.

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Hmm frame I've sold..not to many.. have sold a some basically for disc brake swapping to people or they wanted a posi or something like that.

There are two dark blue tow trucks running around that look similar to mine...but there not mine...guy named Don owns them. I believe his son drives one also. They have a regular driver too. I dont drive mine much...and I live east of the peg. There was a black one too but I think its out Brandon way now.
Hmmm... I guess it's one of those dark blue ones I keep seeing then. I didn't think 67-72 tow trucks were THAT common... still cool trucks though.

The frame I bought was a '71, mainly for the rear leaf spring setup... One of the rear spring u-bolt plates was missing thought. I'm still looking for one.
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Ahh..ok That was a 71 GMC Super Custom that had the leafs... I took that bracket off that diff thinking I could use it on my 4x4 that had that rear leafs...didn't fit..but never figured where I put it yet.
I have broken 2 of those leaf spring brackets..1 on my 71 4x4 and 1 on my72 1 ton. The 1/2 ton version is not as large radius needed to grab the diff tube...so if your still asking for one it has to be from a 2wd 1/2 ton I figure.
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Alrighty... after staring at the crappy pictures that my camera took of the glovebox door sticker, here's the goodies it has... though I'm not sure on a couple of codes...either scraped off or camera didn't pick them up... Anybody care to check and see if the codes are OK?

562 WHITE/MED BRONZE/WHITE
627 PARCHMENT CLOTH CUSTOM

A11 TINTED GLASS
A23 REAR WINDOW SLIDING
C60 4 SEASON AIR CONDITIONING
DF1 CAMPER MIRROR – PAINTED
F51 FRONT AND REAR SHOCK
F59 FRONT STABILIZER
F60 HEAVY FRONT SPRING
G60 AUXILIARY SPRING
L47 400 CID V-8 ENGINE
N49 TURBO HYDRA-MATIC
N40 POWER STEERING
TP2 AUXILIARY BATTERY
UX1 CAMPER WIRING
U01 MARKER LAMPS – CLEARANCE
U63 AM PUSHBUTTON RADIO
YE9 SIERRA GRANDE PACKAGE
Z49 CANADIAN BASE EQUIPMENT

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There no doubt in my mind thats worth grabbing or selling to your local -truckaholic, that being, Me.
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It needs quite a bit of work (mild rust through in rear quarters, typical cab corner rot, paint, interior, and needs some engine work soon, etc), but I'm hoping I can grab it... It does run and drive nice though.

Rod, would you know what kind of price range a truck like this would sell for? I've seen some way over inflated prices a few years ago on 1/2 tons and 4x4's... but haven't paid much attention since I got my C/10 5 years ago, and haven't seen any 1 tons for sale locally to speak of.
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Everything has gone up since this board started ....lol.

Sometimes you gotta back away..after you try fixing a few ..you get to know what its worth done and how much it is to fix.

Should be worth a couple "G" at at least.
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Well, that gives me sortof an idea. I've seen some listed online in the US in the $1500-3500 American for nice trucks, but needing restoring... good thing they're relatively easy to restore...

I don't think I'd get much for my 1/2 ton in it's disassembled state... though frame and cab are done... this summer better be nice!
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Everything has gone up since this board started ....lol.

Sometimes you gotta back away..after you try fixing a few ..you get to know what its worth done and how much it is to fix.

Should be worth a couple "G" at at least.

Well, I might be buying that 3500 Sierra Grande... It's a little more expensive than I thought it would be (about US$4000) ... then again, checking in the Trader, prices on these things have gone insane in the last 5 years, so it should be able to bring that if it goes in the paper. Oh well. We'll see. I've known that truck for about 14 years, and I have a good idea what it needs. It's not perfect, but trucks like this one don't come around that often... hmm...

If I didn't have my C10, the decision would be easy.
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