Were there NO shortbed 4x4s in 1972? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 06-27-2011, 04:56 PM

I was trying to decode this VIN for a 1972:

TKE172S518468

Using the info right from GM's own website:

http://service.gm.com/dealerworld/vi.../vincard72.pdf

But if you look at the cab-chassis type for K, it's of course 4x4 but on that card is listed as '106" Converntional Cab 4x4' and there is no 92" or 96" even possible.

That said, the K has an asterisk saying it "includes Blazer, Jimmy, and Suburban". But if there is a shortbox 4x4, how does it get reflected in the VIN on a 1972?

Thanks!
Dave

**too much stuff** · 06-27-2011, 05:09 PM

Is that a GMC vin? Those decode different than chevys.

Gene · 06-27-2011, 05:53 PM

Huh, no 115 inch listed? Mine is a 1972 SWB.

BLAZERMAN · 06-27-2011, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too much stuff

Is that a GMC vin? Those decode different than chevys.

I agree, that sounds like a GMC vin..and even on a Chevy you cant denote wheel base from the vin number. It will be listed on the SPID label tho and can be read from the model number as well.

bruceman1968 · 06-27-2011, 06:53 PM

It is a GMC vin. That's what the first spot, the T stands for, GMC. A "C" would be chevy. This is 72 only.

Dave, Is the 7 in your vin correct? (5th spot)

71 super · 06-27-2011, 10:41 PM

Definitely a GMC. The 1972 Chevys start as CKE or CKS- I have two 72 swb 4x4 and one 71 swb 4x4. The "E" is the v8 truck and "S" is the six cylinder truck

06-27-2011, 04:56 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Were there NO shortbed 4x4s in 1972? I was trying to decode this VIN for a 1972: TKE172S518468 Using the info right from GM's own website: http://service.gm.com/dealerworld/vi.../vincard72.pdf But if you look at the cab-chassis type for K, it's of course 4x4 but on that card is listed as '106" Converntional Cab 4x4' and there is no 92" or 96" even possible. That said, the K has an asterisk saying it "includes Blazer, Jimmy, and Suburban". But if there is a shortbox 4x4, how does it get reflected in the VIN on a 1972? Thanks! Dave __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

06-27-2011, 05:09 PM	#2
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06-27-2011, 05:53 PM	#3
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Were there NO shortbed 4x4s in 1972? Huh, no 115 inch listed? Mine is a 1972 SWB. Last edited by Gene; 06-27-2011 at 05:56 PM.

06-27-2011, 06:53 PM	#5
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Were there NO shortbed 4x4s in 1972? It is a GMC vin. That's what the first spot, the T stands for, GMC. A "C" would be chevy. This is 72 only. Dave, Is the 7 in your vin correct? (5th spot) __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS Last edited by bruceman1968; 06-27-2011 at 06:54 PM.

06-27-2011, 10:41 PM	#6
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: Were there NO shortbed 4x4s in 1972? Definitely a GMC. The 1972 Chevys start as CKE or CKS- I have two 72 swb 4x4 and one 71 swb 4x4. The "E" is the v8 truck and "S" is the six cylinder truck __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle



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