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**JQ-72** · 07-06-2025, 09:59 PM

ZX3 Export Procedure =3. It’s on a 1972 K20. Thanks.

**68bowtie** · 07-07-2025, 02:17 AM

Now that’s a new one.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-07-2025, 05:57 AM

We don't see the full SPID. It's not a Canadian build, is it? Oshawa truck? They may have
contracted to build trucks for the US market, if Flint could not keep up.

Also [V43 Step Bumper] from the Factory? That's unusual, as most were dealer add-ons.

**JQ-72** · 07-07-2025, 07:32 AM

Truck was built in Baltimore ("B" in VIN).

**Palf70Step** · 07-07-2025, 08:15 AM

Might have been one destine to end up like in middle east.

**Bob B.** · 07-08-2025, 12:11 AM

I have never seen that one. Keith Seymore might know.

**jocko** · 07-09-2025, 09:43 PM

I'm stumped. I'd have to infer that there were at least 3 different ways to outfit a truck destined for export.. something like "hey Bill, install the km/hr speedo and no emissions equipment on this one..." But I honestly have no clue - thanks for posting JQ, love these puzzles.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 07-09-2025, 10:13 PM

Was there any Euro "reassembly" plants for trucks? Going off what I know with first gen Camaro's (I am way more versed in those cars and the build procedure) They would built kits in Norwood and then ship crated cars over to various plants across the Atlantic to lines that would reassemble them and add any local regulation specific stuff. They would usually then get another tag on them for the area. Ive looked at a couple French assembled cars over the years.

Not sure if the trucks were done this way at any point.

**JQ-72** · 07-10-2025, 08:14 AM

Pretty rare built truck too: K20 Cheyenne Super with A/C and bucket seats. It’s got a dealership stamped rear bumper from here in Alabama.

**jocko** · 07-10-2025, 07:26 PM

well stop holdin out on us! need more than SPID pics, let's see that puppy!

(sounds like a gem, and right up my alley)

**Chevyland** · 07-10-2025, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JQ-72

Pretty rare built truck too: K20 Cheyenne Super with A/C and bucket seats. It’s got a dealership stamped rear bumper from here in Alabama.

I'll take it....

**JQ-72** · 07-10-2025, 09:58 PM

OK, here’s the whole label. Something else strange I figured out on the truck - it does not have lock in/out hubs. I thought they all did but, according to the data book, lock outs were “available as an extra cost option”. I’ll get some pics later on, spent the last 2 days prepping and packing for the SETN Nationals!

Casper42 · 07-10-2025, 10:02 PM

and it's apparently not a special order!

best view · 07-10-2025, 10:06 PM

How did I know Eric would say that, except I know he meant it

**Chevyland** · 07-11-2025, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JQ-72

ZX3 Export Procedure =3. It’s on a 1972 K20. Thanks.

Nice find Joshua
I wonder if that zX3 has something to do with the 4x4 being called out,,
Instead of locking hubs- like we are used to seeing

**jocko** · 07-12-2025, 10:56 PM

Wow, white over orange K20 super…. Caramba! Surprised to “not” see the trim color on the SPID, what trim color are the buckets?

**JQ-72** · 07-13-2025, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

Wow, white over orange K20 super…. Caramba! Surprised to “not” see the trim color on the SPID, what trim color are the buckets?

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**jocko** · 07-13-2025, 08:47 AM

very cool, thanks

Keith Seymore · 07-21-2025, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyland

Nice find Joshua
I wonder if that zX3 has something to do with the 4x4 being called out,,
Instead of locking hubs- like we are used to seeing

No.

RPOs get re-used, so it is important to use a reference from the time period in question (not a modern document as shown).

K

**Steeveedee** · 07-21-2025, 10:10 PM

So, any visibility on what that means on the OP's SPID?

Keith Seymore · 07-21-2025, 10:18 PM

Doesn't ring any bells with me.

K

chipflyer · 07-21-2025, 10:21 PM

Very interesting, have not seen that before. Thanks for sharing!

Jeff

68Gold/white · 07-22-2025, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Doesn't ring any bells with me.

K

Glad to see you made it back here!!!
Any revelation about what you had to do to repair the connection that might help others here???
Thanks
Jeff

Keith Seymore · 07-22-2025, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Glad to see you made it back here!!!
Any revelation about what you had to do to repair the connection that might help others here???
Thanks
Jeff

No - I'm not doing anything any different.

Seems to be working ok for now.

K

07-06-2025, 09:59 PM	#1
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,746	SPID detectives - figure this one out. ZX3 Export Procedure =3. It’s on a 1972 K20. Thanks. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

07-07-2025, 02:17 AM	#2
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07-07-2025, 05:57 AM	#3
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 8,118	Re: SPID detectives - figure this one out. We don't see the full SPID. It's not a Canadian build, is it? Oshawa truck? They may have contracted to build trucks for the US market, if Flint could not keep up. Also [V43 Step Bumper] from the Factory? That's unusual, as most were dealer add-ons. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 07-07-2025 at 05:16 PM.

07-07-2025, 07:32 AM	#4
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,746	Re: SPID detectives - figure this one out. Truck was built in Baltimore ("B" in VIN). __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

07-07-2025, 08:15 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: SPID detectives - figure this one out. Might have been one destine to end up like in middle east. __________________ 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!

07-08-2025, 12:11 AM	#6
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,457	Re: SPID detectives - figure this one out. I have never seen that one. Keith Seymore might know. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

07-09-2025, 09:43 PM	#7
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW IN Posts: 18,118	Re: SPID detectives - figure this one out. I'm stumped. I'd have to infer that there were at least 3 different ways to outfit a truck destined for export.. something like "hey Bill, install the km/hr speedo and no emissions equipment on this one..." But I honestly have no clue - thanks for posting JQ, love these puzzles.

07-09-2025, 10:13 PM	#8
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 531	Re: SPID detectives - figure this one out. Was there any Euro "reassembly" plants for trucks? Going off what I know with first gen Camaro's (I am way more versed in those cars and the build procedure) They would built kits in Norwood and then ship crated cars over to various plants across the Atlantic to lines that would reassemble them and add any local regulation specific stuff. They would usually then get another tag on them for the area. Ive looked at a couple French assembled cars over the years. Not sure if the trucks were done this way at any point. __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy

07-10-2025, 08:14 AM	#9
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,746	Re: SPID detectives - figure this one out. Pretty rare built truck too: K20 Cheyenne Super with A/C and bucket seats. It’s got a dealership stamped rear bumper from here in Alabama. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

07-10-2025, 07:26 PM	#10
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW IN Posts: 18,118	Re: SPID detectives - figure this one out. well stop holdin out on us! need more than SPID pics, let's see that puppy! (sounds like a gem, and right up my alley)

07-10-2025, 09:58 PM	#12
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,746	Re: SPID detectives - figure this one out. OK, here’s the whole label. Something else strange I figured out on the truck - it does not have lock in/out hubs. I thought they all did but, according to the data book, lock outs were “available as an extra cost option”. I’ll get some pics later on, spent the last 2 days prepping and packing for the SETN Nationals! Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

07-10-2025, 10:02 PM	#13
Casper42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 612	Re: SPID detectives - figure this one out. and it's apparently not a special order! __________________ '72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina kept for 50 years, 75k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue paint, 3 owners - one for 40 years & garaged kept. Original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass, immaculate unrestored bed. * * * New - rebuilt engine at 65k in 2015, one frame-on respray in 2010, front bumper, blue houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus!

07-10-2025, 10:06 PM	#14
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,383	Re: SPID detectives - figure this one out. How did I know Eric would say that, except I know he meant it

07-12-2025, 10:56 PM	#16
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW IN Posts: 18,118	Re: SPID detectives - figure this one out. Wow, white over orange K20 super…. Caramba! Surprised to “not” see the trim color on the SPID, what trim color are the buckets?

07-13-2025, 08:47 AM	#18
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW IN Posts: 18,118	Re: SPID detectives - figure this one out. very cool, thanks



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07-21-2025, 10:10 PM	#20
Steeveedee Ram-A-Lam-A-Ding-Dong Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 11,903	Re: SPID detectives - figure this one out. So, any visibility on what that means on the OP's SPID? __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-21-2025, 10:18 PM	#21
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,490	Re: SPID detectives - figure this one out. Doesn't ring any bells with me. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

07-21-2025, 10:21 PM	#22
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,294	Re: SPID detectives - figure this one out. Very interesting, have not seen that before. Thanks for sharing! Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

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