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crushermechanic · 12-24-2009, 03:48 PM

the spid on my 71 doesnt list the orig engine/trans installed. is there any way to find that info? thanks chris

**70cst** · 12-24-2009, 03:51 PM

Thats interesting...because all the SPID's I have seen list engine and tranny's. It's possible yours for some reason didn't list your engine and tranny but... is it possible that your SPID is a replacement? Just a thought.

crushermechanic · 12-24-2009, 05:26 PM

i dont think it has been replaced. i can see where it was tapped around when it got painted

Longhorn Man · 12-24-2009, 05:30 PM

the spid only shows options, not base equipment.
Since second digit on your VIN is an E, that means V8 gas eengine.
Base engine on a V8 truck in 71 would be a 307, and a 3 speed manual would be the base tranny since it is a 1/2 ton truck.

**71blksuper4x4** · 12-24-2009, 07:09 PM

I do agree with LonghornMan on this. If it didn't list it, it would come with the base engine, and with you vin # it indicates v8, which the 307 was the base v8. Trevor

**70cst** · 12-24-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the spid only shows options, not base equipment.
Since second digit on your VIN is an E, that means V8 gas eengine.
Base engine on a V8 truck in 71 would be a 307, and a 3 speed manual would be the base tranny since it is a 1/2 ton truck.

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

I do agree with LonghornMan on this. If it didn't list it, it would come with the base engine, and with you vin # it indicates v8, which the 307 was the base v8. Trevor

Thanks guys...again I have learned something new. Thats what makes this site so great!

crushermechanic · 12-24-2009, 08:26 PM

thanks for the info. i have had this truck a year now and just found this site. it is awesome i love the info.

factorystock · 12-25-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the spid only shows options

SPIDs also show exterior and interior color of truck. This one gets the bare bones award!

Longhorn Man · 12-25-2009, 04:21 PM

color was optional. The base model paint color was that siver/pewter color... can't remember the name. The same color the inside of the 67's were painted.
While I do have documentation of that in GMC records, I HAVE seen white trucks with no optional color listed.

factorystock · 12-25-2009, 11:28 PM

The SPID I posted is from a 1971 pickup. Lets focus on this one, I am getting confused Longhornman, you saying the black vinyl trim and medium bronze paint is optional? How much extra did these colors cost?

unclewatts · 12-26-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

SPIDs also show exterior and interior color of truck. This one gets the bare bones award!

This must be the world's record for the shortest SPID!

factorystock · 12-26-2009, 08:36 PM

I can just imagine a 1971 dealers advertisement for this pickup "1 at this price" in small letters.

68C15 · 12-26-2009, 10:35 PM

I've got you all beat. mine came with no SPID at all. matter of fact it has the dealer installed rear view mirror.

Longhorn Man · 12-26-2009, 11:57 PM

i don't have a listing on what colors cost, if at all. However, the fawn was he standard color. There was probably a standard int color too, but I don't recall off the top of my head.
You can scoff if you like, but this all comes from papers from GMC sent to the dealers.

factorystock · 12-29-2009, 10:35 PM

Options on spids start with letters, such as A,B,C,D etc. For example G50 is heavy duty spring, F59 Front stablizer bar, M49 Turbo-hydramatic etc.. Paint color and trim color do not have a letter prefix.The paint and trim # and model # on spid is only listed for informational purposes. IMO, I cant imagine an extra charge for selecting any of the available standard colors of paint and trim. Only extra charge I can see if it was a special order color or trim.

12-24-2009, 03:48 PM	#1
crushermechanic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 359	SPID question the spid on my 71 doesnt list the orig engine/trans installed. is there any way to find that info? thanks chris

12-24-2009, 03:51 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: SPID question Thats interesting...because all the SPID's I have seen list engine and tranny's. It's possible yours for some reason didn't list your engine and tranny but... is it possible that your SPID is a replacement? Just a thought. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 12-24-2009 at 03:52 PM.

12-24-2009, 05:26 PM	#3
crushermechanic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 359	Re: SPID question i dont think it has been replaced. i can see where it was tapped around when it got painted Attached Images

12-24-2009, 05:30 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: SPID question the spid only shows options, not base equipment. Since second digit on your VIN is an E, that means V8 gas eengine. Base engine on a V8 truck in 71 would be a 307, and a 3 speed manual would be the base tranny since it is a 1/2 ton truck.

12-24-2009, 07:09 PM	#5
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: SPID question I do agree with LonghornMan on this. If it didn't list it, it would come with the base engine, and with you vin # it indicates v8, which the 307 was the base v8. 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

12-24-2009, 08:26 PM	#7
crushermechanic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 359	Re: SPID question thanks for the info. i have had this truck a year now and just found this site. it is awesome i love the info.

12-25-2009, 04:21 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: SPID question color was optional. The base model paint color was that siver/pewter color... can't remember the name. The same color the inside of the 67's were painted. While I do have documentation of that in GMC records, I HAVE seen white trucks with no optional color listed.

12-25-2009, 11:28 PM	#10
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,376	Re: SPID question The SPID I posted is from a 1971 pickup. Lets focus on this one, I am getting confused Longhornman, you saying the black vinyl trim and medium bronze paint is optional? How much extra did these colors cost?

12-26-2009, 08:36 PM	#12
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,376	Re: SPID question I can just imagine a 1971 dealers advertisement for this pickup "1 at this price" in small letters.

12-26-2009, 10:35 PM	#13
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: SPID question I've got you all beat. mine came with no SPID at all. matter of fact it has the dealer installed rear view mirror.

12-26-2009, 11:57 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: SPID question i don't have a listing on what colors cost, if at all. However, the fawn was he standard color. There was probably a standard int color too, but I don't recall off the top of my head. You can scoff if you like, but this all comes from papers from GMC sent to the dealers.

12-29-2009, 10:35 PM	#15
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,376	Re: SPID question Options on spids start with letters, such as A,B,C,D etc. For example G50 is heavy duty spring, F59 Front stablizer bar, M49 Turbo-hydramatic etc.. Paint color and trim color do not have a letter prefix.The paint and trim # and model # on spid is only listed for informational purposes. IMO, I cant imagine an extra charge for selecting any of the available standard colors of paint and trim. Only extra charge I can see if it was a special order color or trim.



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