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VIN confused
I have a chance at a restored 69 C20 3/4 ton, but I'm confused by part of the VIN. Its a CE239ZXXXXXX. I don't understand what the "3" means. Everything else makes sense; Conventional, 8-Cylinder, 3/4 ton, ?, 1969, Fremont assembly. Anybody know?
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Re: VIN confused
That character is the model code.
If it had been a "4", that would mean pickup cab and box. I noticed the VIN decoder for 67-72 does not list a "3" for that spot, but the '73-87 decoder on another site shows "3" means cab and chassis. K
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Re: VIN confused
Thanks for the reply. That's why I'm confused. I was expecting it to be a "4". Don't know if I should be worried about buying it or not. Still don't know how to decipher that VIN.
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Re: VIN confused
I believe the 3 is for cab & chassis. Another words, it did not come with a bed from the factory (used for a flat bed or something else)
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Re: VIN confused
Thanks. Vinwiz.com decoded it as cab & chassis as well. It's just that I never saw that option "3" in the typical VIN ID information. I have only seen model types:
4 = Pickup 6 = Suburban 8 = Blazer |
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Re: VIN confused
As mentioned, that IS a cab and chassis model. Most on line decoders don't bother with it becouse most people don't build up a cab/chassis truck.
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Re: VIN confused
Again, I can't speak for 67-72, but the 73 - 87 the Cab Chassis models were available in three wheelbases:
The 209/309 models have the same wheelbase as the pickup truck; The 310 model was slightly longer, and there was also a 314 model (the longest). If your truck is a 209 wheelbase than it shouldn't be an issue. It was simply a pickup truck that came without a box. K
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