66 SPID sticker language - share and learn!

[yelmer]

i noticed that the fremont stickers start printing at the very top with no space the others space down till print

[gmcdeadhead]

heres mine from my 1966 c-20[IMG][/IMG]

[yelmer]

detriot locker rear end nice

[gmcdeadhead]

it's coming out in the spring , gonna put in a gm 14 bolt rear .

[yelmer]

Is the ratio to high 4.57

[cortcomp]

Thank you to everyone who has shared so far, i think this is invaluable info for everyone who wants to get the smallest details right.

[60-66]

Originally Posted by oem4me

As long as we are discussing the details of the SPID stickers, I wonder why mine is the only one with the white band and number at the top? My guess is that it was probably not meant to be there. Does this make my truck more rare/valuable? lol

Heres another one with the white band on top. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=525857

[aerotruk63]

GM heritage center link.

http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/docs...olet-Truck.pdf

[gmcdeadhead]

Is the ratio to high 4.57

yep, gear ratio to high.

[60-66]

Here are some pages I found explaining the white strip on the top of the spid sheet and a 4 digit "Special Equipment " Numbers on the two spid sheets.

[cortcomp]

Wow, thanks for posting those pages, those answered a few questions for me (special paint, that strip at the top, the special equipment number)

[theastronaut]

Here's mine. I haven't seen another that looks like brushed-on glue was used to adhere the sticker.

[jamesrussell26]

question guys, have not looked yet but can anyone tell me if this sticker is available in a blank form to make a reproduction of the original tag or in my case a custom tag?

[61_FL_Apache]

If I dont have the SPID for my truck, is there anyway from the VIN what my truck came with?

[cortcomp]

No way to decode from vin (why i started this thread), think only 66 and newer came with them (none factory for 60-65). There are several ways to make your own (some here have blanks, or you can buy blanks from restoration places) but i'm told that a member here runs this site and does the most accurate ones, feel free to clarify if that info is wrong:

http://outintheshop.com/2.html

[clemdaddy]

hey cortcomp, i'm not sure if you're talking about me but i have a sharp file for this spid and have it layed out with a real similar type face. i sent you a sample of one for the dually i built or the suburban, not sure which. but once the codes and option numbers are figured out... i can make you one.
mine is the second pic in your 3rd post.


and thanks for starting this thread... this is great info.

[chipflyer]

Hey Guys,
I am the member who reproduces these for the 67-72 folks and I have done a few for people with 1966 trucks. I don't have a lot of original information for 66 but I will say this thread has a great deal of excellent info in it and you should be able to come up with just about any option that was available. Below is an example of the label I make (printed on plain paper), it is a permanent adhesive backed label that I feel is very similar to the original thickness and texture and the characters (font) I use are exactly like they were done originally. If you are interested send an email to Jeff@outintheshop.com.

Jeff

[VictoriaHardware]

Here's a sample with the rare OD trans -

[60-66]

I've been doing some more digging for info on these codes.

I have to retract a statement I made earlier that I was thinking the letter codes after the option codes on the SPID sheet were the same as build sheet codes. I think they are called ECL's , they basically told you the combinations that came with a certain option or if another option affected that option that code would mean what was needed to work both options together.

Also found the Special order option 4 number code on one of the two of these SPID sheets we have so far. The rear axle on cortcomp's spid of 9512 is a 3:73 Positraction . Will keep digging.

[aerotruk63]

ECL stands for EXCEPTION CONTROL LETTER in a Corvette forum I looked at. They say it allows the line worker to install the proper piece that goes onto the vehicle for compatibility with an option. Interesting stuff.

[aerotruk63]

Link to ECL's applications to Corvair

http://www .corvairkid.com/64fctag.htm#Exceptions

[aerotruk63]

Partial page from ebay auction. Notice the grouping.

[60-66]

Nice work aero !!!

[60-66]

Heres another spid

[aerotruk63]