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Adam12 · 10-02-2002, 09:31 PM

I was wondering if anyone out there knows what gearing my truck has I believe it orignaly came with a v6 the vin on my truck is CS1432133158. thanks.

Longhorn Man · 10-02-2002, 11:03 PM

That number can not be right.
Here is how it breaks down;
1967-1972 VIN Number Codes
Example: CE149J 100001
Chassis Designation (1st digit)
C= 4x2
K= 4x4

Engine Deisgnation (2nd digit)
E = V-8 Gas
S = Six Cylinder Gas

GVW Range (3rd Digit)
1 = 1/2 Ton
2 = 3/4 Ton
3 = 1 Ton

Model Code (4th Digit)
4 = Pickup with Cab and Bed

Model Year (5th Digit)
7 = 1967
8 = 1968
9 = 1969
0 = 1970
1 = 1971
2 = 1972

Assembly Plant
A = Atlanta
B = Baltimore
F = Flint
J = Janesville
N = Norwood
P = Pontiac
S = St. Louis
T = Tarrytown
Z = Fremont
1 = Oshawa

Vehicle Serial Number
100001 = 1st Unit Built

No V-6 engines ever installed (from GM) on a 67 - 72 Chevy truck. Not a 10 - 30 series anyways.

Fred T · 10-03-2002, 05:05 AM

It would help to know the year, model and make along with the engine and tranny.

71402BB · 10-03-2002, 05:48 AM

Longhornmail- Umm yes there where V-6's put into 1/2 ton thru 1 ton.................. the GMC's!

Project1970 · 10-03-2002, 01:58 PM

But didn't the GMC V6 engines have an "M" or something other than "S" for the VIN?

And Longhornmail is still right...there were no V6's installed in 1967-72 Chevy pickups.

hjalbert · 10-03-2002, 05:54 PM

v-6 uhuh ok lie down

Longhorn Man · 10-03-2002, 11:46 PM

I know GMC trucks had V6 engines...my 69 had one. And yes, a V6 GMC truck's VIN would go CM bla bla bla.
However, go look at my post, it said;
[quote]No V-6 engines ever installed (from GM) on a 67 - 72 Chevy truck.

Adam12 · 10-05-2002, 11:31 PM

been away from the computer since i posted this. I did post the wrong VIN(doh!) but this is the one that i got off the cab CS140Z133158. I was told It came orignaly with a V6 but am not for sure on that. I bought this truck from somone who stripped it down and gave up on it as a project so I took it over. When I got it all it had was the cab sitting on the frame... so no orignal engine or trans so I dont know that I am putting a 481 with a th400 in it though but was still wondering what gearing it orignaly came with because im pretty sure thats what it has still.

Project1970 · 10-06-2002, 02:49 AM

Well, as far as rearend gearing, the only part that really matters is that "S" at the second digit, CS = 2WD straight-six...which I think should indicate a probable 3.73 rear...

But...your only real option is to pull the cover and count teeth.

10-02-2002, 09:31 PM	#1
Adam12 I hate trannys Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 160	Gearing? I was wondering if anyone out there knows what gearing my truck has I believe it orignaly came with a v6 the vin on my truck is CS1432133158. thanks.

10-03-2002, 05:05 AM	#3
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	It would help to know the year, model and make along with the engine and tranny. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

10-03-2002, 05:48 AM	#4
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	Longhornmail- Umm yes there where V-6's put into 1/2 ton thru 1 ton.................. the GMC's! __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

10-03-2002, 01:58 PM	#5
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	But didn't the GMC V6 engines have an "M" or something other than "S" for the VIN? And Longhornmail is still right...there were no V6's installed in 1967-72 Chevy pickups. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

10-03-2002, 05:54 PM	#6
hjalbert cracker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,021	v-6 uhuh ok lie down __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Harry John Albert III located in Phoenix, AZ 1972 GMC JIMMY, 1969 lwb Chevy Frame, 1999 bmw k1200 ltc 1992 Kawasaki concours 1991 bmw k75 1973 cortez motorhome

10-02-2002, 11:03 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	That number can not be right. Here is how it breaks down; 1967-1972 VIN Number Codes Example: CE149J 100001 Chassis Designation (1st digit) C= 4x2 K= 4x4 Engine Deisgnation (2nd digit) E = V-8 Gas S = Six Cylinder Gas GVW Range (3rd Digit) 1 = 1/2 Ton 2 = 3/4 Ton 3 = 1 Ton Model Code (4th Digit) 4 = Pickup with Cab and Bed Model Year (5th Digit) 7 = 1967 8 = 1968 9 = 1969 0 = 1970 1 = 1971 2 = 1972 Assembly Plant A = Atlanta B = Baltimore F = Flint J = Janesville N = Norwood P = Pontiac S = St. Louis T = Tarrytown Z = Fremont 1 = Oshawa Vehicle Serial Number 100001 = 1st Unit Built No V-6 engines ever installed (from GM) on a 67 - 72 Chevy truck. Not a 10 - 30 series anyways.

10-03-2002, 11:46 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I know GMC trucks had V6 engines...my 69 had one. And yes, a V6 GMC truck's VIN would go CM bla bla bla. However, go look at my post, it said; [quote]No V-6 engines ever installed (from GM) on a 67 - 72 *Chevy* truck.

10-05-2002, 11:31 PM	#8
Adam12 I hate trannys Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 160	been away from the computer since i posted this. I did post the wrong VIN(doh!) but this is the one that i got off the cab CS140Z133158. I was told It came orignaly with a V6 but am not for sure on that. I bought this truck from somone who stripped it down and gave up on it as a project so I took it over. When I got it all it had was the cab sitting on the frame... so no orignal engine or trans so I dont know that I am putting a 481 with a th400 in it though but was still wondering what gearing it orignaly came with because im pretty sure thats what it has still.

10-06-2002, 02:49 AM	#9
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Well, as far as rearend gearing, the only part that really matters is that "S" at the second digit, CS = 2WD straight-six...which I think should indicate a probable 3.73 rear... But...your only real option is to pull the cover and count teeth. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!



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