Painted Numbers on Frame....?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rack Man · 02-08-2009, 11:55 AM

Anyone know what these numbers stand for or signify?...did all trucks come with these??

**1970cstblazer** · 02-08-2009, 12:18 PM

Heck, in most parts of the country, those numbers were GONE by 1973..

ChevLoRay · 02-08-2009, 12:41 PM

I take it that none of those numbers show up anywhere in your VIN or on the SPID.

I would be guessing that they had to do with shipping the bare frames from their point of assembly to the plant that built the truck. You have seen flat cars loaded with stacks of bare frames. It may be that when your truck was built the way that the factory marked shipments is what that marking shows.

If there is anything on my frame, it's covered by surface oxidation.

tcb-1 · 02-08-2009, 01:34 PM

either,
1. like chevloray said, a shipment or lading number when the bare frames where rail shipped or,
2. those look like military text templates. was this truck ever in the service

Longhorn Man · 02-08-2009, 01:55 PM

not likely.

*67/72junkie* · 02-08-2009, 02:13 PM

looks like a military marking of some kind to me also,at least same kind of stencil was used. it's not a gm marking whatever it is.

Rack Man · 02-08-2009, 09:31 PM

Hmmm....The truck only has had two previous owners....both from the same family.....I don't recall seeing anything on the SPID regarding any type of military options....or any other weird options....The truck has been in AZ it's whole life....

So no one else has ever seen numbers like these on a frame?

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-08-2009, 11:31 PM

I have never seen them, though on my frame there were factory chalk numbers that stated it was a fleetside 4x4. Trevor

DMARCUM123 · 02-08-2009, 11:45 PM

theres a truck on ebay that was restored to top end they say. it has some marking on it like that 36,000 dollar truck ebay Item number 1302857773386

Rack Man · 02-09-2009, 12:10 AM

Here is the link to that auction....Yea...they look a little similar....same type of font and color....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...1%7C240%3A1308

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-05-2013, 11:44 PM

I was power washing my k20 frame and it has numbers stenciled on it as well. Trevor

02-08-2009, 11:55 AM	#1
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Painted Numbers on Frame....?? Anyone know what these numbers stand for or signify?...did all trucks come with these?? __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288

02-08-2009, 12:18 PM	#2
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,858	Re: Painted Numbers on Frame....?? Heck, in most parts of the country, those numbers were GONE by 1973.. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

02-08-2009, 12:41 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Painted Numbers on Frame....?? I take it that none of those numbers show up anywhere in your VIN or on the SPID. I would be guessing that they had to do with shipping the bare frames from their point of assembly to the plant that built the truck. You have seen flat cars loaded with stacks of bare frames. It may be that when your truck was built the way that the factory marked shipments is what that marking shows. If there is anything on my frame, it's covered by surface oxidation. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-08-2009, 01:34 PM	#4
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Painted Numbers on Frame....?? either, 1. like chevloray said, a shipment or lading number when the bare frames where rail shipped or, 2. those look like military text templates. was this truck ever in the service __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

02-08-2009, 01:55 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Painted Numbers on Frame....?? not likely.

02-08-2009, 02:13 PM	#6
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: Painted Numbers on Frame....?? looks like a military marking of some kind to me also,at least same kind of stencil was used. it's not a gm marking whatever it is.

02-08-2009, 09:31 PM	#7
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: Painted Numbers on Frame....?? Hmmm....The truck only has had two previous owners....both from the same family.....I don't recall seeing anything on the SPID regarding any type of military options....or any other weird options....The truck has been in AZ it's whole life.... So no one else has ever seen numbers like these on a frame? __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288

02-08-2009, 11:31 PM	#8
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Painted Numbers on Frame....?? I have never seen them, though on my frame there were factory chalk numbers that stated it was a fleetside 4x4. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

02-08-2009, 11:45 PM	#9
DMARCUM123 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WAYNE, WV. Posts: 675	Re: Painted Numbers on Frame....?? theres a truck on ebay that was restored to top end they say. it has some marking on it like that 36,000 dollar truck ebay Item number 1302857773386 Last edited by DMARCUM123; 02-08-2009 at 11:51 PM.

02-09-2009, 12:10 AM	#10
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: Painted Numbers on Frame....?? Here is the link to that auction....Yea...they look a little similar....same type of font and color.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...1%7C240%3A1308 __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288 Last edited by Rack Man; 02-09-2009 at 12:12 AM.

07-05-2013, 11:44 PM	#11
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Painted Numbers on Frame....?? I was power washing my k20 frame and it has numbers stenciled on it as well. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever



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