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Mikemelton · 11-02-2021, 08:55 PM

I bought a frame to swap under my ‘65 and can’t seem to decode the vin. Number on the frame is 6A120287

**The Rocknrod** · 11-02-2021, 09:13 PM

Is it a Canadian frame? https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...84&postcount=2

Mikemelton · 11-02-2021, 09:42 PM

I have no idea I bought it from a guy in Mississippi and it had a 64-66 cab on it is all I know.

**cwcarpenter98** · 11-03-2021, 12:11 AM

My truck has a partial vin on the frame that matches the cab. I can't remember what number comes first, but I can check again tomorrow

**The Rocknrod** · 11-03-2021, 06:58 AM

Plant designation for Chevrolet on our trucks, GMC may be different.
Wait - a 72 Burb I see had a last numbers of 2Fxxxxxx, maybe it's a 76 built in Atlanta?
Mikemelton - Post a couple pics of the frame please.

Mikemelton · 11-03-2021, 12:28 PM

This is the only one I have before taking it apart and adding ’86 suspension

Mikemelton · 11-03-2021, 12:33 PM

Starting rebuild

**The Rocknrod** · 11-03-2021, 02:18 PM

It's a latter model unit with that trans cross member and a-frame bushings. My guess is a 76 built in Atlanta, the last six number are the sequence numbers.

Mikemelton · 11-03-2021, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

It's a latter model unit with that trans cross member and a-frame bushings. My guess is a 76 built in Atlanta, the last six number are the sequence numbers.

Did you mean ‘66?

Mikemelton · 11-03-2021, 05:05 PM

I know it has ‘86 belly Pan and front suspension on it I put that on it

**The Rocknrod** · 11-03-2021, 05:18 PM

That's where your throwing us off. Post a pic of the numbers your quoting in post #1 on the frame.

Mikemelton · 11-03-2021, 05:53 PM

This is stamped in it 6A12028

**The Rocknrod** · 11-03-2021, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikemelton

Did you mean ‘66?

No, not with that VIN stamp.
Does a 66 bumber fit on the front frame rails? And were they welded on there?

Mikemelton · 11-03-2021, 06:28 PM

Yes bumper fits nothing has been modified until I got it

**cwcarpenter98** · 11-03-2021, 07:18 PM

My guess is you have a 66 frame that was made in Atlanta. The numbers after the A would have matched with the serial numbers on the cab vin.

My truck is a 63 built in Atlanta, so the frame vin is 3A124779. Those last 6 numbers match to the last 6 numbers of my VIN, so I know my original cab is sitting on the original frame

**The Rocknrod** · 11-03-2021, 07:37 PM

Yes mine is a 64 with a 4S218076 number on it. I dont know why I didnt just look at mine.
I drink in the morning so...

11-02-2021, 09:13 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Frame vin decoder Is it a Canadian frame? https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...84&postcount=2 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-02-2021, 09:42 PM	#3
Mikemelton Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Hernando, MS Posts: 44	Re: Frame vin decoder I have no idea I bought it from a guy in Mississippi and it had a 64-66 cab on it is all I know.

11-03-2021, 12:11 AM	#4
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: Frame vin decoder My truck has a partial vin on the frame that matches the cab. I can't remember what number comes first, but I can check again tomorrow __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

11-03-2021, 06:58 AM	#5
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Frame vin decoder Plant designation for Chevrolet on our trucks, GMC may be different. Wait - a 72 Burb I see had a last numbers of 2Fxxxxxx, maybe it's a 76 built in Atlanta? Mikemelton - Post a couple pics of the frame please. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 11-03-2021 at 07:23 AM.

11-03-2021, 12:28 PM	#6
Mikemelton Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Hernando, MS Posts: 44	Re: Frame vin decoder This is the only one I have before taking it apart and adding ’86 suspension Attached Images

11-02-2021, 08:55 PM	#1
Mikemelton Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Hernando, MS Posts: 44	Frame vin decoder I bought a frame to swap under my ‘65 and can’t seem to decode the vin. Number on the frame is 6A120287

11-03-2021, 12:33 PM	#7
Mikemelton Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Hernando, MS Posts: 44	Re: Frame vin decoder Starting rebuild Attached Images

11-03-2021, 02:18 PM	#8
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Frame vin decoder It's a latter model unit with that trans cross member and a-frame bushings. My guess is a 76 built in Atlanta, the last six number are the sequence numbers. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-03-2021, 05:05 PM	#10
Mikemelton Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Hernando, MS Posts: 44	Re: Frame vin decoder I know it has ‘86 belly Pan and front suspension on it I put that on it

11-03-2021, 05:18 PM	#11
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Frame vin decoder That's where your throwing us off. Post a pic of the numbers your quoting in post #1 on the frame. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-03-2021, 05:53 PM	#12
Mikemelton Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Hernando, MS Posts: 44	Re: Frame vin decoder This is stamped in it 6A12028 Attached Images

11-03-2021, 06:28 PM	#14
Mikemelton Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Hernando, MS Posts: 44	Re: Frame vin decoder Yes bumper fits nothing has been modified until I got it

11-03-2021, 07:18 PM	#15
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: Frame vin decoder My guess is you have a 66 frame that was made in Atlanta. The numbers after the A would have matched with the serial numbers on the cab vin. My truck is a 63 built in Atlanta, so the frame vin is 3A124779. Those last 6 numbers match to the last 6 numbers of my VIN, so I know my original cab is sitting on the original frame __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

11-03-2021, 07:37 PM	#16
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Frame vin decoder Yes mine is a 64 with a 4S218076 number on it. I dont know why I didnt just look at mine. I drink in the morning so... __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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