Need help figuring out year of truck

[Yukon Jack]

I bought this truck for it's axles to put under my 70 K5. Can anyone assist in figuring out what year this truck is. It is a Bonaza model and the VIN is CKR248S1295_ _.

It's a rust bucket but looks like the axles are in good shape.

[79BIG10]

It's a 1978. You can fully decode it here http://www.73-87.com/7387stuff/7380vin.htm Also if you have any extra parts being a Bonanza let me know. I'm needing some interior pieces for my truck.

[dswancutt]

Yukon Jack;

It is a 78, 400 small block, St. Louis assembly plant.

Doug

[1969 GMC]

Mark, are those the tow hooks that will fit the holes on a 67-72?

[Yukon Jack]

79BIG10 - let me know what you need, I don't think I need anything out of the interior. It does have a tilt steering column if that interest you.

Great to hear what year it is, will be handy in case I need to get any parts for the axles or anything else I am going to use. I will run out and see if the engine is still a 400, I was just assuming it would be a 350 - that would be cool.

I plan to grab the power brake booster, the steering gear box and engine + accessories, and of course the axles. Can't really think of anything else that I need. The auto tranny, transfer case and driveshafts are gone. It does have some awesome rusty sheetmetal - course I doubt anyone is gonna be beating down my door to get that stuff.

[bigblock73]

Yukon Jack,

Is the truck an automatic or 4 speed? If it is a 4 speed (no column shift provision on the column itself), and Brandon doesn't want it, I would be interested in the column.

Thanks

[Yukon Jack]

It is an auto truck unfortunately. I take it the 4 speed tilts for your year trucks are as hard to find as for the 67-72.

79BIG10 here is a link to pics of the interior. http://yukon.b0xen.us/78partstruck/

[85Silverado]

How much would you want for the tilt column? Also how much would it be to ship to 53151? Thanks

[TwinTurbo]

Does the wiper motor/washer pump still work?

[Yukon Jack]

I will find out about the wiper motor/washer pump. I just bought the truck and don't have a key or know any history on it, but should be able to cross some wires and see.

[Yukon Jack]

Let me see if 79BIG10 is interested since he has shown an interest in the interior. I will need to get the column pulled first to get an estimate on the shipping. I don't have the key and you might be able to see in one of the pics that the shift lever is bent slightly towards the steering wheel.

[KIILew]

Yukon Jack:

An observation...

It appears to me that various interior parts from other years and models have found their way into that vehicle. Assuming that the 1978 VIN is that of the original vehicle, I can tell you that the dash bezel and instument cluster, steering wheel and dash pad (along with the right side woodgrain applique containing the Bonanza nameplate) are indicative of a '76 or '77 model year truck. The interior door panels appear to be from a '78-80 Silverado (Bonanza/Scottsdale models' were different). Your truck also appears to be wearing original custom cloth upholstery which is not typical of a Bonanza-equipped truck. Other interior cues, like the absence of a headliner, are consistent with a '78 CustomDeluxe/Scottsdale/Bonanza trim level rig. Hmmm...

Just thought I would mention this.

Happy parts searching/swapping!

Ken Lewis