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Chevyman680063 · 10-29-2008, 09:09 AM

I noticed this number on the back wall of the cab next to the gas tank and was wondering what it means. You can also see where the number use to be on the underside of the hood. The inside of the cab and under the hood has never been repainted so this is a number from the factory I'm guessing. Anyone know what it means?

68gmsee · 10-29-2008, 09:24 AM

I don't know what those numbers mean, but mine and others have similar on firewall, etc. I think they were just inspection markers.

whatnow123 · 10-29-2008, 10:58 AM

Not sure what it means from the factory, but it sure looks like a 37 if that's any help..

MrGoodpliers · 10-29-2008, 04:43 PM

My guess is that it was an assembly line number (maybe 37th truck that day?). My truck had two digit numbers (all the same) stamped on the tailgate, bed floor and wheel tubs. I was careful not to fill them when I painted it. I thought it was a pretty cool piece of originality.

Willys47 · 10-29-2008, 07:38 PM

I have a number that is behind my motor I found it when it was pulled out it is 503 I didn't know what it was for untill I looked at my spid and realized it was the paint code number 503 light Green. Could it be part of the paint code number?

Husker · 10-30-2008, 12:01 AM

I noticed that mine where the fuel tank was has 303. Just noticed it today infact
Ron

*chevy29267truck* · 10-30-2008, 01:44 AM

well it could part number for a parts yard or junkyard too

Chevyman680063 · 11-03-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy29267truck

well it could part number for a parts yard or junkyard too

I know it's not a parts yard or junkyard number because my grandfather bought this truck brand new and none of the body panels were replaced.

smoked68 · 11-03-2008, 08:49 PM

Yep I got the #'s also on mine. Under the hood and on the firewall. My dad bought the truck new and nobody but he or I ever worked on it. I always assumed it was maybe a QC #...

koolky · 11-03-2008, 11:52 PM

I think 37 is the stamping number, on my truck there was a 37 punched into the panle on the outside of the cab, (so between the cab and box) right in the midle

10-29-2008, 09:09 AM	#1
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	What does this number mean? I noticed this number on the back wall of the cab next to the gas tank and was wondering what it means. You can also see where the number use to be on the underside of the hood. The inside of the cab and under the hood has never been repainted so this is a number from the factory I'm guessing. Anyone know what it means? Attached Images

10-29-2008, 09:24 AM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: What does this number mean? I don't know what those numbers mean, but mine and others have similar on firewall, etc. I think they were just inspection markers.

10-29-2008, 10:58 AM	#3
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: What does this number mean? Not sure what it means from the factory, but it sure looks like a 37 if that's any help.. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

10-29-2008, 04:43 PM	#4
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: What does this number mean? My guess is that it was an assembly line number (maybe 37th truck that day?). My truck had two digit numbers (all the same) stamped on the tailgate, bed floor and wheel tubs. I was careful not to fill them when I painted it. I thought it was a pretty cool piece of originality. __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

10-29-2008, 07:38 PM	#5
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: What does this number mean? I have a number that is behind my motor I found it when it was pulled out it is 503 I didn't know what it was for untill I looked at my spid and realized it was the paint code number 503 light Green. Could it be part of the paint code number? __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!! Last edited by Willys47; 10-30-2008 at 01:11 AM.

10-30-2008, 12:01 AM	#6
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: What does this number mean? I noticed that mine where the fuel tank was has 303. Just noticed it today infact Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

10-30-2008, 01:44 AM	#7
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: What does this number mean? well it could part number for a parts yard or junkyard too

11-03-2008, 08:49 PM	#9
smoked68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 421	Re: What does this number mean? Yep I got the #'s also on mine. Under the hood and on the firewall. My dad bought the truck new and nobody but he or I ever worked on it. I always assumed it was maybe a QC #... __________________ 1968 chevy shortbed, Dark Shadow Gray 4 bolt 383 Stroker,Weiand Super Charger, disc brakes, 9 inch, 391 gear, 20" Eagle wheels, muncie 4 speed/ Hurst shifter, 4/7 drop, Hedman midlengths, 3 inch exhaust w/ 2 chamber flows. 1966 Mustang with 306 roller, c-4, 9 inch Detroit locker rear. 1965 Fastback Mustang w/347 stroker, top loader 4spd, 9 inch detroit locker. 1966 Mustang coup, 306 roller, c4, 9 inch. 65 Cobra, 427, T6oo, 9inch, of course. First gen Hayabusa, airbox mod and running 2 exhaust cams.. Zoom Zoom Zoom

11-03-2008, 11:52 PM	#10
koolky 67-72 Addicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guelph Ontario Posts: 256	Re: What does this number mean? I think 37 is the stamping number, on my truck there was a 37 punched into the panle on the outside of the cab, (so between the cab and box) right in the midle Attached Images



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