1972 C10 or C20 help

[SoCal Wreckage]

Hello everyone,

First I would like to thank you guys in advance for answers.
I been following this site for a while and have enjoyed all the stories, info and pictures you guys provide. I finally created my account mainly because now I am in search of my own truck. I know what I want but need help.

I been searching my local Auto trader, Craigslist (San Diego, CA), and other sites to help me find the right truck for me.

Today I drove to see what I thought is a 1972 Long bed C10. Well that's what the advertisement said. I took a printed copy of the Vin Decoder found here on this site and well all the numbers point to be a C20.

How accurate is this decoder?

The current owner "was told it's a C10" which he got from his father in law. The truck was brought from Washington to California about 2 years ago and the Pink Slip does not state model size.

I took a couple of pictures and wrote down every number.

Vin# CCE242Z175431
C=?
C=4x2
E=V-8 Gas
2=3/4 ton??????
4=pick up
2=1972
E=?
Z=Fremont


Model # CE20934
C=4X2
E=V-8
2=3/4 Ton??????
09=54"-59"
34=Fleetside Pickup

GVW Manufactured: 6200 Lbs
GVW Maximum : 7500 Lbs
Other info:
350 V-8 WITH TURBO AUTO TRANS
BX2-B SIDE MLDG-WIDE LWR
F51-FRONT AND REAR SHOCK ABS
G50-HEAVY REAR SPRINGS
YG7-SPEC PROMOTION PKG-B
Z62-CUSTOM DELUXE EQUIP

So is this a 3/4 ton like the Decoder is telling me????

Other than the Bed and frame size (and WEIGHT) what else would need to be done to convert to a C10? Possible?

Thanks,

[SoCal Wreckage]

Here more pictures... I know you guys love pictures. lol

[leddzepp]

Yes, it is a 3/4 ton truck. Easiest way to tell is that it will have 8 lug wheels. Does it have a plaid colored seat? It looks like a Highlander from the SPID options listed.

[leddzepp]

Welcome to the board neighbor! I am up the 15 fwy from you in Corona/Riverside. I converted my 3/4 ton LWB truck to a 1/2 ton SWB truck. Click on my build thread for pics and info.

I also moved this thread for you to the main message board. You will get a lot more responses.

[C10 - C90 Bill]

Another quick way to tell is by the GVW Rating. A 3/4 Ton will have a Rating of 7500. A 1/2 Ton will be 5000.

Bill

[SoCal Wreckage]

Thanks LeddZepp, I'm actually in North County San Diego (Vista) great to see other member close to my area. I check out your build and read every post, very impressive. For me that might be more work then I can handle at the moment. I will keep searching.

As far as the bench seat it was a two tone color, white and blue. I was very impress that the seat was original and had no holes or rips on it. The previous owner knew how to take care of the vehicle.

[SoCal Wreckage]

Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

Another quick way to tell is by the GVW Rating. A 3/4 Ton will have a Rating of 7500. A 1/2 Ton will be 5000.

Bill

Thanks Bill
The owner contacted me this morning after calling his father in law, which confirm its a C20.

[bruceman1968]

Socal, Hello and to the board. Congrats on the truck, looks good. You do have a C20 there and it's a Highlander!!! Congrats again. Here is a thread to give you some info about the Highlander option.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=296061

[RenoKeene]

That seems to be a well optioned truck...with the Highlander pkg too.
If the price is right this could be a good one. Any reason not to have a 3/4?

[SoCal Wreckage]

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

That seems to be a well optioned truck...with the Highlander pkg too.
If the price is right this could be a good one. Any reason not to have a 3/4?

Well size and weight really, I'm looking for something (smaller) I can put some Airbags onto it. What do you think this truck is worth? Everything is mainly stock with minor upgrades (needed repairs), the paint is primer gray and missing the tailgate (small rust spots, but may have more under primer). Doesn't look like its been in a wreck and well maintained in the inside.

[William72c20]

Looks like a good truck . New to the boards . I've got a 72 c20 no plans on chopping the bed though. It grew on me planning full resto
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[hdpete98]

I am also in Vista near Buena Creek I have a C20 custom camper. Green/white. I will keep an eye out for you.

Originally Posted by SoCal Wreckage

Thanks LeddZepp, I'm actually in North County San Diego (Vista) great to see other member close to my area. I check out your build and read every post, very impressive. For me that might be more work then I can handle at the moment. I will keep searching.

As far as the bench seat it was a two tone color, white and blue. I was very impress that the seat was original and had no holes or rips on it. The previous owner knew how to take care of the vehicle.