Just bought a 67 GMC. My first truck of this body type... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Aultro · 07-12-2016, 06:38 PM

3/4 ton 2wd. I'm not much of a mechanic but I try. I love these old trucks though. Having a lot of fun researching the VIN and the engine numbers. This board is great too. I have learned a lot by starting at the back of the messages - 47xx - and slowly working my way to the front. Thanks for keeping those available.

I have some questions:

What is the DD stamped below the VIN in the door jam mean? Can't seem to find a reference.

I read in earlier posts that the engine stamp does not match in the VIN. Is that true? If not then I believe this old farm truck has the original 283 engine. BMV has this truck original miles and engine looks like it belongs. No rattles or shakes when I drive it and everything is still tight.

There are snaps around the back window inside. Are those from the factory?

Thanks!
Aultro

**Grumpy old man** · 07-12-2016, 06:50 PM

No snaps on back window they were added by someone for privacy .

Bigdav160 · 07-12-2016, 07:32 PM

No Vin stamps on truck engines.

However, if you knew someone at the factory, you could get a Corvette engine installed

**68bowtie** · 07-12-2016, 07:46 PM

nice looking truck you've got there.

wshattuck · 07-12-2016, 08:55 PM

congrats on the new truck...

**MikeB** · 07-12-2016, 09:16 PM

What is the casting number on the back of the block? It's on the ledge behind the driver's side cylinder head. Here are some 1967 283 casting numbers:

3849935
3896944
3896948

More numbers here for 283s and other small blocks:
http://www.mortec.com/castnum.htm

**Oregon 1967 GMC** · 07-12-2016, 09:28 PM

cool another 67 GMC. Good luck with it.

Aultro · 07-12-2016, 10:46 PM

Thanks for the positives. I get a lot of looks and compliments on the truck. I went to Good Guys last weekend in Columbus and there were at least 50 or so 67-72's there. All were 1/2 ton except one and it was 4wd.
The sticker on the glove box door is gone so I have no help with the DD on the VIN plate. Does anyone else have it?
The casting number is 3896944. I still runs well. Everything is still there except for an air cleaner. Still looking for a period correct one at a reasonable price.
Also how do I post pictures without them rotating 90 degrees?

Thanks again

**68bowtie** · 07-12-2016, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aultro

Thanks for the positives. I get a lot of looks and compliments on the truck. I went to Good Guys last weekend in Columbus and there were at least 50 or so 67-72's there. All were 1/2 ton except one and it was 4wd.
The sticker on the glove box door is gone so I have no help with the DD on the VIN plate. Does anyone else have it?
The casting number is 3896944. I still runs well. Everything is still there except for an air cleaner. Still looking for a period correct one at a reasonable price.
Also how do I post pictures without them rotating 90 degrees?

Thanks again

with an iphone you have to take pics by tilting your phone left.

**GR8-68** · 07-13-2016, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

with an iphone you have to take pics by tilting your phone left.

Is this really true ? I have an android and it does the same thing, either posts them on the side or upside down

This must be a glitch with this forum cause they do correctly everywhere else.

By the way beautiful truck and welcome to the forum

**GR8-68** · 07-13-2016, 06:00 AM

Oh and ;

without more pics

don t. - 72gmc · 07-13-2016, 07:41 AM

I have snaps on the inside of my rear window too.
I was told, in my case, it could have been for a weather protector of sorts for a camper pass thru window.
!00%...dunno.

BTW...nice truck. Plans for it? Need more pics(grin).

HTH...don t. ....

68panelman · 07-13-2016, 08:14 AM

Nice truck, my 67 C-10 has the DD on the Vin plate also.

**FirstOwner69** · 07-13-2016, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by don t. - 72gmc

I have snaps on the inside of my rear window too.
I was told, in my case, it could have been for a weather protector of sorts for a camper pass thru window.
!00%...dunno.

Correct. Since this is a 3/4 ton it is possible it once carried a slide in camper with a window right behind the truck window. There were "boots" available that were used to pass through from camper to cab. Both windows were removed and both ends of the boot were secured with snaps.

jjzepplin · 07-13-2016, 09:02 AM

Nice looking truck. Some nice steel wheels and caps and drive like you stole it.

**Oregon 1967 GMC** · 07-13-2016, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Correct. Since this is a 3/4 ton it is possible it once carried a slide in camper with a window right behind the truck window. There were "boots" available that were used to pass through from camper to cab. Both windows were removed and both ends of the boot were secured with snaps.

So that was a stock option, cool. I would have someone make a snap on curtain for you just for ****s and grins. Or keep the snaps in place just for looks unless they look bad, all the snaps look ok and functional to me......but of course it's yours to do with as you please...unless the spousal unit objects of course.

mike16 · 07-13-2016, 10:35 AM

in az the snaps on window are for some sort of sun screen

07-12-2016, 06:38 PM	#1
Aultro Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Piqua, Ohio Posts: 26	Just bought a 67 GMC. My first truck of this body type... 3/4 ton 2wd. I'm not much of a mechanic but I try. I love these old trucks though. Having a lot of fun researching the VIN and the engine numbers. This board is great too. I have learned a lot by starting at the back of the messages - 47xx - and slowly working my way to the front. Thanks for keeping those available. I have some questions: What is the DD stamped below the VIN in the door jam mean? Can't seem to find a reference. I read in earlier posts that the engine stamp does not match in the VIN. Is that true? If not then I believe this old farm truck has the original 283 engine. BMV has this truck original miles and engine looks like it belongs. No rattles or shakes when I drive it and everything is still tight. There are snaps around the back window inside. Are those from the factory? Thanks! Aultro Attached Images

07-12-2016, 06:50 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Just bought a 67 GMC. My first truck of this body type... No snaps on back window they were added by someone for privacy . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

07-12-2016, 07:32 PM	#3
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Just bought a 67 GMC. My first truck of this body type... No Vin stamps on truck engines. However, if you knew someone at the factory, you could get a Corvette engine installed __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

07-12-2016, 07:46 PM	#4
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,822	Re: Just bought a 67 GMC. My first truck of this body type... nice looking truck you've got there. __________________ Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project “Faded Glory” (71 c10 med bronze original paint refresh) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

07-12-2016, 08:55 PM	#5
wshattuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dawsonville, GA Posts: 164	Re: Just bought a 67 GMC. My first truck of this body type... congrats on the new truck...

07-12-2016, 09:16 PM	#6
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,663	Re: Just bought a 67 GMC. My first truck of this body type... What is the casting number on the back of the block? It's on the ledge behind the driver's side cylinder head. Here are some 1967 283 casting numbers: 3849935 3896944 3896948 More numbers here for 283s and other small blocks: http://www.mortec.com/castnum.htm __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

07-12-2016, 09:28 PM	#7
Oregon 1967 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 457	Re: Just bought a 67 GMC. My first truck of this body type... cool another 67 GMC. Good luck with it. __________________ Hey man 67 GMC Short Stepside 400 small block, turbo 350. Build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650603

07-12-2016, 10:46 PM	#8
Aultro Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Piqua, Ohio Posts: 26	Re: Just bought a 67 GMC. My first truck of this body type... Thanks for the positives. I get a lot of looks and compliments on the truck. I went to Good Guys last weekend in Columbus and there were at least 50 or so 67-72's there. All were 1/2 ton except one and it was 4wd. The sticker on the glove box door is gone so I have no help with the DD on the VIN plate. Does anyone else have it? The casting number is 3896944. I still runs well. Everything is still there except for an air cleaner. Still looking for a period correct one at a reasonable price. Also how do I post pictures without them rotating 90 degrees? Thanks again

07-13-2016, 06:00 AM	#11
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Just bought a 67 GMC. My first truck of this body type... Oh and ; without more pics __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

07-13-2016, 07:41 AM	#12
don t. - 72gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: harvard, il. USA Posts: 397	Re: Just bought a 67 GMC. My first truck of this body type... I have snaps on the inside of my rear window too. I was told, in my case, it could have been for a weather protector of sorts for a camper pass thru window. !00%...dunno. BTW...nice truck. Plans for it? Need more pics(grin). HTH...don t. ....

07-13-2016, 08:14 AM	#13
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,464	Re: Just bought a 67 GMC. My first truck of this body type... Nice truck, my 67 C-10 has the DD on the Vin plate also.

07-13-2016, 09:02 AM	#15
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,595	Re: Just bought a 67 GMC. My first truck of this body type... Nice looking truck. Some nice steel wheels and caps and drive like you stole it. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

07-13-2016, 10:35 AM	#17
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,530	Re: Just bought a 67 GMC. My first truck of this body type... in az the snaps on window are for some sort of sun screen



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