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72c5 · 03-29-2004, 08:34 PM

Check out this pic of a '69 Blazer glovebox sticker..........VIN starts with BKE? And I have a copy of the title, same vin on the title?

Any thoughts?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-29-2004, 09:53 PM

Never have heard of a vin like that ????? Boston special order???

**Palf70Step** · 03-29-2004, 10:25 PM

Everywhere I look shows it with missing codes or unrecognized ones. My guess is since it was the first year of the blazer they made have had a make up VIN code to cover them. Heck that's as good as guess I can come up with. B= Blazer????

Also wonder why it shows the model with one ID and the first part of the VIn with something else?

Where is CPNE and the other stats gurus

jef5150 · 03-29-2004, 10:49 PM

b=blazer k= 4x4 e= v8 http://www.ramblerman.com/blazer/vin.htm jeff

72c5 · 03-29-2004, 11:30 PM

Check it out! You got it! Thanks Jeff! Anyway thats my new glovebox door! When the blazer is on the DAS truck then I'll say it's mine...........and in the meantime, I'm gonna print out your page so the RMV, which is what they call the registry, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetes, won't give me a hard time.

Jeff you should sell Chevy parts, 50% off would be sweet!

Thanks again!

Bobalouie · 03-30-2004, 01:21 PM

Something that has me puzzled is that all the VIN decoders say that a 72 4x4 should start w/ KE, but mine starts with CKE. Anyone know what the extra C is for?

**John Fabris** · 03-30-2004, 05:34 PM

For some reason, a lot of the 72s got an extra C prepended to the vin. I have seen several 72 trucks with the vin starting CC. I have not seen a 72 4x4 to check its Vin...

**CPNE** · 03-30-2004, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Palf70Step
Where is CPNE and the other stats gurus

Sometimes ya just gotta sit back and let the rookies take a swing.

Oh by the way, on those 72 vins:

The first letter indicates the make: C for Chevrolet, T for GMC. The 2nd letter is the chassis type: C for two wheel drive, K for four wheel drive.

72 was the year they started this coding scheme.

red71cheyenne · 03-30-2004, 06:26 PM

My '69's VIN is BKE as well. Throws the VIN decoders off, but you can tell its for Blazer. Jeff.

03-29-2004, 08:34 PM	#1
72c5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 311	BKE vin? Ever heard of a chevy vin starting with BKE? Check out this pic of a '69 Blazer glovebox sticker..........VIN starts with BKE? And I have a copy of the title, same vin on the title? Any thoughts? Attached Images

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FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Never have heard of a vin like that ????? Boston special order??? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-29-2004, 10:25 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Everywhere I look shows it with missing codes or unrecognized ones. My guess is since it was the first year of the blazer they made have had a make up VIN code to cover them. Heck that's as good as guess I can come up with. B= Blazer???? Also wonder why it shows the model with one ID and the first part of the VIn with something else? Where is CPNE and the other stats gurus __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 03-29-2004 at 10:29 PM.

03-30-2004, 05:34 PM	#7
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	For some reason, a lot of the 72s got an extra C prepended to the vin. I have seen several 72 trucks with the vin starting CC. I have not seen a 72 4x4 to check its Vin... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

03-30-2004, 06:26 PM	#9
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	My '69's VIN is BKE as well. Throws the VIN decoders off, but you can tell its for Blazer. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

03-29-2004, 10:49 PM	#4
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	b=blazer k= 4x4 e= v8 http://www.ramblerman.com/blazer/vin.htm jeff

03-29-2004, 11:30 PM	#5
72c5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 311	Check it out! You got it! Thanks Jeff! Anyway thats my new glovebox door! When the blazer is on the DAS truck then I'll say it's mine...........and in the meantime, I'm gonna print out your page so the RMV, which is what they call the registry, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetes, won't give me a hard time. Jeff you should sell Chevy parts, 50% off would be sweet! Thanks again!

03-30-2004, 01:21 PM	#6
Bobalouie Fetzer Valve Technician Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Stillwater, OK Posts: 205	Something that has me puzzled is that all the VIN decoders say that a 72 4x4 should start w/ KE, but mine starts with CKE. Anyone know what the extra C is for?



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