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Jim_PA · 08-10-2009, 03:01 PM

This is odd... What is wrong with this vin?

5600 GVW Rating (weren't all C10's 5000 lb GVW???)
KCS147T116355

**CPNE** · 08-10-2009, 03:21 PM

KC = 72 chevy 4x4
S= Six cylinder

The "T" before the VIN sequence # is Tarrytown NY plant

What's odd about it from your point of view?

Jim_PA · 08-10-2009, 03:24 PM

It's on a 67 C10 cab. I thought there was either a C or a K at the front of the vin, not both.

I.E. either KS147Txxxxxx OR CS147Txxxxxx

not a combination of the 2. I was looking here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html

And based on the above link, a 72 model would have a year code of 2, not 7- I still think this is weird.

**CPNE** · 08-10-2009, 03:30 PM

In 72 they used 2 letters instead of one (C or K) in earlier years
They were

CC = Chevy 2wd
CK = Chevy 4x4
TC = GMC 2wd
TK - GMC 4x4

I'm mistaken (and dyslexic) then if yours starts "KC" as I was thinking "CK"

Sorry for the confusion

**CPNE** · 08-10-2009, 03:31 PM

Actually, PA had a special "K" plate as an RPO, though I'm not sure what it was or why. I think my 71 resto pack mentions it. Perhaps you have a PA "K" plate truck?

Now I have to dig that out and research

Jim_PA · 08-10-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

Actually, PA had a special "K" plate as an RPO, though I'm not sure what it was or why. I think my 71 resto pack mentions it. Perhaps you have a PA "K" plate truck?

Now I have to dig that out and research

Well, it does have the auxiliary rear leafs, which I think may be the reason for the 5600 GVW rating.

roger0080 · 08-10-2009, 03:40 PM

You have a "K" VIN and it is correct.

If you have RPO Option Z55K on the SPID (and you should, please check) then your VIN is prefixed with the K. Thus KCS147T ....

Z55 is for the state of Pennsylvannia to the effect that you could have a heavy duty hauler but taxed at the class below it (ie a three-quarter ton hauling ability but taxed at a half-ton rate) if I recall correctly.

I have only seen one other SPID like that but that was for a GMC.

**CPNE** · 08-10-2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roger0080

You have a "K" VIN and it is correct.

If you have RPO Option Z55K on the SPID (and you should, please check) then your VIN is prefixed with the K. Thus KCS147T ....

Z55 is for the state of Pennsylvannia to the effect that you could have a heavy duty hauler but taxed at the class below it (ie a three-quarter ton hauling ability but taxed at a half-ton rate) if I recall correctly.

I have only seen one other SPID like that but that was for a GMC.

Thanks Roger, I knew I'd read about that provision somewhere. Thanks for filling in the details

roger0080 · 08-10-2009, 03:48 PM

Sent a PM question.

Jim_PA · 08-10-2009, 04:14 PM

Thanks for the info, everyone! -

Jim_PA · 08-10-2009, 08:43 PM

here's a pic for those who want to see this rare piece of Chevrolet history:

08-10-2009, 03:01 PM	#1
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	vin decoding help KCS147... This is odd... What is wrong with this vin? 5600 GVW Rating (weren't all C10's 5000 lb GVW???) KCS147T116355 Last edited by Jim_PA; 08-10-2009 at 03:01 PM.

08-10-2009, 03:21 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Re: vin decoding help KCS147... KC = 72 chevy 4x4 S= Six cylinder The "T" before the VIN sequence # is Tarrytown NY plant What's odd about it from your point of view? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

08-10-2009, 03:24 PM	#3
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: vin decoding help KCS147... It's on a 67 C10 cab. I thought there was either a C or a K at the front of the vin, not both. I.E. either KS147Txxxxxx OR CS147Txxxxxx not a combination of the 2. I was looking here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html And based on the above link, a 72 model would have a year code of 2, not 7- I still think this is weird. Last edited by Jim_PA; 08-10-2009 at 03:28 PM.

08-10-2009, 03:30 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Re: vin decoding help KCS147... In 72 they used 2 letters instead of one (C or K) in earlier years They were CC = Chevy 2wd CK = Chevy 4x4 TC = GMC 2wd TK - GMC 4x4 I'm mistaken (and dyslexic) then if yours starts "KC" as I was thinking "CK" Sorry for the confusion __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

08-10-2009, 03:31 PM	#5
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Re: vin decoding help KCS147... Actually, PA had a special "K" plate as an RPO, though I'm not sure what it was or why. I think my 71 resto pack mentions it. Perhaps you have a PA "K" plate truck? Now I have to dig that out and research __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

08-10-2009, 03:40 PM	#7
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	Re: vin decoding help KCS147... You have a "K" VIN and it is correct. If you have RPO Option Z55K on the SPID (and you should, please check) then your VIN is prefixed with the K. Thus KCS147T .... Z55 is for the state of Pennsylvannia to the effect that you could have a heavy duty hauler but taxed at the class below it (ie a three-quarter ton hauling ability but taxed at a half-ton rate) if I recall correctly. I have only seen one other SPID like that but that was for a GMC. __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

08-10-2009, 03:48 PM	#9
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	Re: vin decoding help KCS147... Sent a PM question. __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

08-10-2009, 04:14 PM	#10
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: vin decoding help KCS147... Thanks for the info, everyone! -

08-10-2009, 08:43 PM	#11
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: vin decoding help KCS147... here's a pic for those who want to see this rare piece of Chevrolet history:



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