New member who needs help with VIN

[x041040x]

Hello, been lurking for some time and enjoying all the great trucks here. I recently acquired a POS 1968 c10 with a work bed on it. I plan on making this my first project and I have ZERO experience so expect lots of questions and pleas for help.

First, of many, question. Please help me decode my VIN. I believe I have most taken care of but I'm thrown with one digit.

CS138Z156686

I have...
C = 2wd
S = 6 cyl
1 = 1/2 Ton
3 = ????? Maybe just cab no bed?????
Z = Fremont


What is the 3 mean, Also have no SPID Sticker.
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[RenoKeene]

Welcome aboard from Central Florida! This is a great site.
You've got me with the '3'. Are you sure that is what it says? How about a pic of the vin tag....lots of smart folks in here, someone will know the answer.
Is it the same on the title and the piller tag?

[70cst]

Hope this helps ...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html

1967-1972 VIN Number Codes

Example: CE149J 100001
Chassis Designation (1st digit)
C= 4x2
K= 4x4
Engine Deisgnation (2nd digit)
E = V-8 Gas
S = Six Cylinder Gas
GVW Range (3rd Digit)
1 = 1/2 Ton
2 = 3/4 Ton
3 = 1 Ton
Model Code (4th Digit)
4 = Pickup with Cab and Bed
Model Year (5th Digit)
7 = 1967
8 = 1968
9 = 1969
0 = 1970
1 = 1971
2 = 1972
Assembly Plant
A = Atlanta
B = Baltimore
F = Flint
J = Janesville
N = Norwood
P = Pontiac
S = St. Louis
T = Tarrytown
Z = Fremont
1 = Oshawa
Vehicle Serial Number
100001 = 1st Unit Built
1967-1972 Model Number Codes

(The Model Number is located on the inside of the glove box door.)
Example: C E 1 09 9 34 J 100001
Chassis Designation (1st digit)
C = 4x2
K = 4x4
P = Forward Control
Engine Deisgnation (2nd digit)
E = V-8 Gas
S = Six Cylinder Gas
GVW Range (3rd Digit)
1 = 1/2 Ton
2 = 3/4 Ton
3 = 1 Ton
Cab To Axle Dimension (4th Digit)
07 = 42"-47"
09 = 54"-59"
10 = 60"-65"
12 = 72"-77"
13 = 78"-83"
14 = 84"-89"
15 = 90"-95"
Model Year (5th Digit)
7 - 1967
8 - 1968
9 - 1969
0 - 1970
1 - 1971
2 - 1972
Body and Brake (6th Digit)
02 = Flat Face Cowl
03 = Cab
04 = Stepside Pickup
05 = Panel
06 = Suburban
09 = Cab, Platform, and Stake Rack
12 = Windshield Cowl
16 = Suburban (Tail and Liftgate)
26 = Custom Suburban (Panel Rear Doors)
34 = Fleetside Pickup
35 = Foward Control (Square Front)
36 = Deluxe Suburban (Panel Rear Doors)
42 = Forward Control Chassis
45 = Forward Control Panel (Round Front)
Assembly Plant
A = Atlanta
B = Baltimore
F = Flint
J = Janesville
N = Norwood
P = Pontiac (GM Truck)
S = St. Louis
T = Tarrytown
Z = Fremont
1 = Oshawa, Ont., Can.
Vehicle Serial Number
100001 = 1st Unit Built

[70cst]

Oh Yes ...

Hey x041040x ...

to the forum and from Ohio

[SS Tim]

Cconventional cab S L6 engine 1 3900-5800 GVW (1/2 ton) 3 Chassis Cab 8 1968 MY Z Fremont, CA assembly plant 156686 vehicle number

[x041040x]

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Welcome aboard from Central Florida! This is a great site.
You've got me with the '3'. Are you sure that is what it says? How about a pic of the vin tag....lots of smart folks in here, someone will know the answer.
Is it the same on the title and the piller tag?

This is a great site, the reason I wanted a c10 actually. Here's a pic....


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[x041040x]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Cconventional cab S L6 engine 1 3900-5800 GVW (1/2 ton) 3 Chassis Cab 8 1968 MY Z Fremont, CA assembly plant 156686 vehicle number

Thanks, that's what I was thinking. Now does chassis cab mean it came from factory with no bed?
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[SS Tim]

Yes, sorry I missed that definition as a question. This should help with questions and to determine model number, its going to be CS10703 or CS10903.