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**Bethewaz** · 02-18-2012, 12:01 AM

Hello all! My first thread!
I have a 1972 Chevy K-10 4x4 and I am looking for a correct engine block. I need to find the date of assembly of the truck in order to get a date correct block. Where do I locate the assembly date of the truck? The glove box door and tag on the drivers door opening are no help. Thanks!
By the way, I am looking for a 350 4bl, manual trans. block........

*Achevytruck* · 02-18-2012, 02:54 AM

i think the last six numbers in your vin number should have somthing to do with it

**DANTIP** · 02-18-2012, 10:51 AM

If you post the following part of your VIN, I think we can get within one month for you. CKE142S167XXX. I would need the part beginning with the plant code (S in this example) followed by at least the next three characters (all numbers). Some of us have collected a significant amount of data on VIN/Build Dates. You can also check the dates on your seat belts.

**Bethewaz** · 02-18-2012, 10:57 AM

Ok, Sorry. The vin is: CKE142F152198

Vintage Windmills · 02-18-2012, 12:56 PM

Also check your drivers door in the latch area. There might be an assembly date sticker there. I'm not talking about the Vin tag thats riveted on. What I'm referring to is a blue sticker applied to the door itself. Once you know the month you can lookup the date/model engine codes on the web.

there is also a date tag on the transfer case.

*Achevytruck* · 02-18-2012, 05:07 PM

Good to know and its great to be helpful and learn somthing

**Bethewaz** · 02-19-2012, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Also check your drivers door in the latch area. There might be an assembly date sticker there. I'm not talking about the Vin tag thats riveted on. What I'm referring to is a blue sticker applied to the door itself. Once you know the month you can lookup the date/model engine codes on the web.

there is also a date tag on the transfer case.

OK, THANK YOU! Got it off the door. It is a pretty beat up decal, but reads 2772, which I take as 2/7/72. Good. I found a 4 bolt main block dated D112 which I think will work.

Steve Hafner · 02-19-2012, 09:16 AM

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Did you get the date from the upper right corner of the door sticker ?

Below is one from a 72 Longhorn with the date of 2/72 ( February )

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**Bethewaz** · 02-19-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Hafner

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Did you get the date from the upper right corner of the door sticker ?

Below is one from a 72 Longhorn with the date of 2/72 ( February )

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Oh, that is a forward slash....ahhh. OK, I have a 2/72 as well. COOL. Thank you

Vintage Windmills · 02-19-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bethewaz

OK, THANK YOU! Got it off the door. It is a pretty beat up decal, but reads 2772, which I take as 2/7/72. Good. I found a 4 bolt main block dated D112 which I think will work.

Yeah probably 2/72. What is the full number stamped on the pass side top of deck (in front of head) on the D112 block?

**Bethewaz** · 02-19-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Yeah probably 2/72. What is the full number stamped on the pass side top of deck (in front of head) on the D112 block?

It is "V0412TRK", (K20, 4 bolt, 175hp)....Closest I can get. I will probably deck it anyway for peace of mind (so everything is straight)

**Bethewaz** · 02-19-2012, 10:32 AM

What is a longhorn?

Sicklajoie · 02-19-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bethewaz

It is "V0412TRK", (K20, 4 bolt, 175hp)....Closest I can get. I will probably deck it anyway for peace of mind (so everything is straight)

So that's Flint, April 12th.

**Bethewaz** · 02-19-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

So that's Flint, April 12th.

Crap, you are right. Won't work for me if my truck was assembled in Feb.

Steve Hafner · 02-19-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bethewaz

What is a longhorn?

It's an eight foot bed with an extra six inches added in the front ( as seen in the picture below by the vertical line in front of the tool box )

Larger slide-in campers could be used.

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02-18-2012, 12:01 AM	#1
Bethewaz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Caledonia, NY Posts: 183	Assembly Date code Question Hello all! My first thread! I have a 1972 Chevy K-10 4x4 and I am looking for a correct engine block. I need to find the date of assembly of the truck in order to get a date correct block. Where do I locate the assembly date of the truck? The glove box door and tag on the drivers door opening are no help. Thanks! By the way, I am looking for a 350 4bl, manual trans. block........

02-18-2012, 02:54 AM	#2
Achevytruck Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alva FL Posts: 197	Re: Assembly Date code Question i think the last six numbers in your vin number should have somthing to do with it

02-18-2012, 10:51 AM	#3
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,888	Re: Assembly Date code Question If you post the following part of your VIN, I think we can get within one month for you. CKE142S167XXX. I would need the part beginning with the plant code (S in this example) followed by at least the next three characters (all numbers). Some of us have collected a significant amount of data on VIN/Build Dates. You can also check the dates on your seat belts. Last edited by DANTIP; 02-18-2012 at 10:57 AM.

02-18-2012, 10:57 AM	#4
Bethewaz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Caledonia, NY Posts: 183	Re: Assembly Date code Question Ok, Sorry. The vin is: CKE142F152198

02-18-2012, 12:56 PM	#5
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Assembly Date code Question Also check your drivers door in the latch area. There might be an assembly date sticker there. I'm not talking about the Vin tag thats riveted on. What I'm referring to is a blue sticker applied to the door itself. Once you know the month you can lookup the date/model engine codes on the web. there is also a date tag on the transfer case. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

02-18-2012, 05:07 PM	#6
Achevytruck Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alva FL Posts: 197	Re: Assembly Date code Question Good to know and its great to be helpful and learn somthing

02-19-2012, 09:16 AM	#8
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Assembly Date code Question . . . . Did you get the date from the upper right corner of the door sticker ? Below is one from a 72 Longhorn with the date of 2/72 ( February ) . . . . Attached Images

02-19-2012, 10:32 AM	#12
Bethewaz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Caledonia, NY Posts: 183	Re: Assembly Date code Question What is a longhorn?



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