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elektrik · 01-17-2009, 05:11 PM

Hey all. In trying to research the previous question I posed (about the timing issue) I went to my Chilton's manual and got sidetracked into looking up various things about my truck based on the s/n plate on the door jam (Ya, I know-I get sidetracked easily). Now, all my registration paperwork says my truck is a 69, but based on what I read in the manual, I'm beginning to think my truck is a 70. Can you guys help?

Thanks!

71swb4x4 · 01-17-2009, 05:17 PM

The fifth digit "9" tells you it is indeed a 1969.

**special-K** · 01-17-2009, 06:16 PM

Now I`m curious what the book said that led you to believe it might be a`70.Not to sidetrack the thread or anything.

Longhorn Man · 01-17-2009, 07:12 PM

even without decoding the VIN (which, decoded DOES in fact say 69) but in 70 they went to a single VIN/GVW plate.... so just at a glance, it's 69 or older.
Just a tidbit for info junkies there.
Here's the best decode page, and it's part of this site.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html
5th digit means it is a 69

697498chevy · 01-17-2009, 07:24 PM

That's interesting . My truck's a '69 and it does have two plates .

**chev-obsession** · 01-17-2009, 08:54 PM

I'm curious to know what the "DD" stands for.

**Stocker** · 01-17-2009, 09:58 PM

^^ Daily Driver!!

Longhorn Man · 01-18-2009, 12:05 AM

An interesting tidbit that you won't see listed on the VIN decode... your production number... 856680...
Some ppl will assume that this would be the 756680th off the assembly line, since the very first would be 100001.
HOWEVER...
If an assebly plant, (Tarrytown in this case) had 2 assembly lines for the same line of vehicle, the first one on line A would be 100001... and the first one off assembly line B would be 800001.

chevybuldr · 01-18-2009, 12:16 AM

Doesnt your truck have a 71-72 nose on it? I am from Livermore also and have seen your truck accross the street from my apartment. Small world. I have a '70Burb

elektrik · 01-18-2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevybuldr

Doesnt your truck have a 71-72 nose on it? I am from Livermore also and have seen your truck accross the street from my apartment. Small world. I have a '70Burb

You're right, it does.

As for the other posts, the reason I started to get confused was this little blurb in the manual: "...The fourth letter is for the model year..."

My manual's pretty old and misses the first couple of pages-plus it came w/the truck so for all I know it's the wrong year manual...

And chevybuldr, how come I've never seen your burb? I drive by those apt. everyday...is it on the street, or parked way back in the lot?

I'd like to see your burb one of these days....

chevybuldr · 01-18-2009, 10:37 PM

its in the back drive down east and you can see it sitting there

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-19-2009, 07:52 AM

"Z" in the VIN is Fremont, Cal. Not far from Livermore.

Longhorn Man · 01-19-2009, 08:04 PM

how in the world did I screw that one up?
Thanks

01-17-2009, 05:11 PM	#1
elektrik Foolish Mortal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 243	What year is my truck?? Hey all. In trying to research the previous question I posed (about the timing issue) I went to my Chilton's manual and got sidetracked into looking up various things about my truck based on the s/n plate on the door jam (Ya, I know-I get sidetracked easily). Now, all my registration paperwork says my truck is a 69, but based on what I read in the manual, I'm beginning to think my truck is a 70. Can you guys help? Thanks! Attached Images Last edited by elektrik; 01-17-2009 at 05:12 PM.

01-17-2009, 05:17 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What year is my truck?? The fifth digit "9" tells you it is indeed a 1969. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-17-2009, 06:16 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: What year is my truck?? Now I`m curious what the book said that led you to believe it might be a`70.Not to sidetrack the thread or anything. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-17-2009, 07:12 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What year is my truck?? even without decoding the VIN (which, decoded DOES in fact say 69) but in 70 they went to a single VIN/GVW plate.... so just at a glance, it's 69 or older. Just a tidbit for info junkies there. Here's the best decode page, and it's part of this site. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html 5th digit means it is a 69

01-17-2009, 07:24 PM	#5
697498chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 262	Re: What year is my truck?? That's interesting . My truck's a '69 and it does have two plates .

01-17-2009, 08:54 PM	#6
chev-obsession Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,497	Re: What year is my truck?? I'm curious to know what the "DD" stands for.

01-17-2009, 09:58 PM	#7
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,582	Re: What year is my truck?? ^^ Daily Driver!! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

01-18-2009, 12:05 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What year is my truck?? An interesting tidbit that you won't see listed on the VIN decode... your production number... 856680... Some ppl will assume that this would be the 756680th off the assembly line, since the very first would be 100001. HOWEVER... If an assebly plant, (Tarrytown in this case) had 2 assembly lines for the same line of vehicle, the first one on line A would be 100001... and the first one off assembly line B would be 800001.

01-18-2009, 12:16 AM	#9
chevybuldr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Livermore ca Posts: 699	Re: What year is my truck?? Doesnt your truck have a 71-72 nose on it? I am from Livermore also and have seen your truck accross the street from my apartment. Small world. I have a '70Burb

01-18-2009, 10:37 PM	#11
chevybuldr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Livermore ca Posts: 699	Re: What year is my truck?? its in the back drive down east and you can see it sitting there

01-19-2009, 07:52 AM	#12
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,189	Re: What year is my truck?? "Z" in the VIN is Fremont, Cal. Not far from Livermore. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

01-19-2009, 08:04 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What year is my truck?? how in the world did I screw that one up? Thanks



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