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super72bb · 09-10-2002, 02:27 AM

Has anyone out there ever contacted GM with their Vin # to see exactly the build info on their truck? I contacted GM Canada a few years back to see if a truck I was looking to by was in fact, a true big block truck, They said they could give some specific info over the phone and then send me the Build sheet info for the truck. However they had no files on US trucks that was a different division of GM. It was going to cost about 65 or 70 dollars if I remember right??? Does anyone know of this in the States?

Thanks

Curt

Rod · 09-11-2002, 12:11 AM

The GM canada search and info for a Canadian sold truck is very accurate. I've seen them, list all options ordered , dealer that sold it, paint colors...etc.

Longhorn Man · 09-11-2002, 12:46 AM

Lazy b@stards down here can't even ID a truck by it's VIN.
And there is no way to tell by the VIN (not in US anyways) if it is a big block or not. The VIn and model number tells very little about a truck.

super72bb · 09-11-2002, 02:18 AM

So Andy...... Do you mean to say that if someone is selling a so called "numbers matching" Big Block truck from the States that there is no way to prove it without the original Build sheet, or Protecto plate? Or original glove box sticker option sheet?

Longhorn Man · 09-11-2002, 07:34 AM

Pretty much...
There are the VIN numbers (last 7 numbers or so) that were stamped on the engine, but they stopped that in 69 or so i'm thinking.

super72bb · 09-11-2002, 11:46 AM

Well that is interesting, I guess for alot of us this is kind of positive. This means that our trucks will never be like Corvette's or Chevelle's, in the way that so much is put on just the numbers. This is also good for most of us because, the majority of us do have slightly modified trucks whether it is a color change or maybe you changed your steel bed to wood, or put in a Tach ECT.. It is nice to know for our sake that the value of our rigs is based on the truck itself and not numbers. Dont get me wrong, I would like a #'s matching 67 Chevelle 396, but the truth is, we all can love the fact that providing the changes are tastefully done, that it will not hurt the value of our rides. Just my opinion.

*Fast68Chevy* · 09-11-2002, 01:50 PM

iot can be a 63 vette vert it can be a 69 yenko or baldwin motion nova 427 sc it can be a
72 SS 454 chevelle , it doesnt matter,
if it was built in the US then you ar screwed and its up to you to find out with the body cowl tag and frame numbers and engine stamping codes whether the car is fake/clone/stolen/homemade or the like

GM of America did not keep records.

goo luck

09-10-2002, 02:27 AM	#1
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	VIN search Has anyone out there ever contacted GM with their Vin # to see exactly the build info on their truck? I contacted GM Canada a few years back to see if a truck I was looking to by was in fact, a true big block truck, They said they could give some specific info over the phone and then send me the Build sheet info for the truck. However they had no files on US trucks that was a different division of GM. It was going to cost about 65 or 70 dollars if I remember right??? Does anyone know of this in the States? Thanks Curt __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181

09-11-2002, 12:11 AM	#2
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	The GM canada search and info for a Canadian sold truck is very accurate. I've seen them, list all options ordered , dealer that sold it, paint colors...etc. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

09-11-2002, 02:18 AM	#4
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	Vin's So Andy...... Do you mean to say that if someone is selling a so called "numbers matching" Big Block truck from the States that there is no way to prove it without the original Build sheet, or Protecto plate? Or original glove box sticker option sheet? __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181

09-11-2002, 11:46 AM	#6
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	Well that is interesting, I guess for alot of us this is kind of positive. This means that our trucks will never be like Corvette's or Chevelle's, in the way that so much is put on just the numbers. This is also good for most of us because, the majority of us do have slightly modified trucks whether it is a color change or maybe you changed your steel bed to wood, or put in a Tach ECT.. It is nice to know for our sake that the value of our rigs is based on the truck itself and not numbers. Dont get me wrong, I would like a #'s matching 67 Chevelle 396, but the truth is, we all can love the fact that providing the changes are tastefully done, that it will not hurt the value of our rides. Just my opinion. __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181

09-11-2002, 12:46 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Lazy b@stards down here can't even ID a truck by it's VIN. And there is no way to tell by the VIN (not in US anyways) if it is a big block or not. The VIn and model number tells very little about a truck.

09-11-2002, 07:34 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Pretty much... There are the VIN numbers (last 7 numbers or so) that were stamped on the engine, but they stopped that in 69 or so i'm thinking.

09-11-2002, 01:50 PM	#7
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	iot can be a 63 vette vert it can be a 69 yenko or baldwin motion nova 427 sc it can be a 72 SS 454 chevelle , it doesnt matter, if it was built in the US then you ar screwed and its up to you to find out with the body cowl tag and frame numbers and engine stamping codes whether the car is fake/clone/stolen/homemade or the like GM of America did not keep records. goo luck



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