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kelsfine69 · 06-09-2010, 10:33 AM

I have 2 87 Silverado VIN's they are...

1GCER14K5HJ134814
1GCER14K3HJ149408

now after the "K" there is a 5 or a 3. Can someone tell me what the difference is? Thanks.

Prerunner1982 · 06-09-2010, 10:46 AM

I believe the 3 and the 5 are what is known as a check digit, which verifies VIN accuracy.....

However the VIN with the 3 does have a Salvaged title... if you weren't already aware of that. It is also a Dark Grey color.. The other one is medium blue.

http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/81-87VIN.html

kelsfine69 · 06-09-2010, 11:03 AM

How did you find out that the VIN has a salvage title? I was told it was but I wanted to make sure.

Heres some pics

Prerunner1982 · 06-09-2010, 11:51 AM

Carfax...

It also said that the salvaged title truck had 170K+ miles in Feb 2010.

RandyP · 06-09-2010, 12:15 PM

With a VIN I can do amazing stuff. I encourage all of my customers to conceal the VIN in their windshield area with tape or piece of paper. You'd be amazed how many bad people are out there, and the nasty things they can do with your VIN. And the # behind the year indicator digit is just a check digit.

kelsfine69 · 06-09-2010, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prerunner1982

Carfax...

It also said that the salvaged title truck had 170K+ miles in Feb 2010.

I tried them but they want payment? Feb 2010 was when it must of went through the insurance. I think I'm going to buy it anyway and do a Salvage inspection on it and fix it up. Full load '87 Silverados are hard to come by...I think...

Keith Seymore · 06-10-2010, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelsfine69

Full load '87 Silverados are hard to come by...I think...

Sure seems like we built a lot of 'em (judging by standing on the line, watching them go by)....

K

kelsfine69 · 06-10-2010, 10:16 AM

The how come you dont see any around?

I have been looking for another 350/700R4 full load Slilverado for over a year now and either they are rusted far beyond repair or they have been hacked up. I see lots of full load trucks but always missing A/C or windows and locks?

BTW I pick this one up on Sunday.

RandyP · 06-10-2010, 11:35 AM

Given their somewhat shorter production time in '87, and their demand for the first year of the 350 with fuel injection, they are just a bit harder to come by than 86 down. There will probably be more of them left after another 10 years though. I still see a good amount for sale around me locally these days, most just seem to be very proud of them.

Keith Seymore · 06-10-2010, 11:40 AM

My perspective might be skewed, too, because in Engineering we tended to order fully loaded trucks.

Remember the old G Vans? We found that the vast majority of passenger vans were company vehicles. Almost all of the vehicles built for regular customers were "cargo" type vans...

kelsfine69 · 06-10-2010, 11:44 AM

Keith, Since you worked for GM how come you didn't order a full load truck? Personal preference?

Keith Seymore · 06-10-2010, 12:00 PM

Yep. That's how we always ordered 'em: rubber floor mats, roll up windows, manual locks, manual trans, etc. Easy to clean and Dad always said it was less stuff to go wrong...

By the way, I originally ordered my truck without A/C. After I had placed the order I found out we were moving to Arizona, so I actually caught up to the order and had them add Air to it!

K

phattailrider · 06-13-2010, 12:54 AM

Hey PreRunner1982 .... how were you able to check out his VIN
thru carfax ...??
Do you have free access to Carfax per chance ?????

lol .... can ya check mine out too ...????

I'm sorta joking , but i didn't want to have to pay for it just
for one VIN check .

06-09-2010, 10:33 AM	#1
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	VIN Decode Question I have 2 87 Silverado VIN's they are... 1GCER14K5HJ134814 1GCER14K3HJ149408 now after the "K" there is a 5 or a 3. Can someone tell me what the difference is? Thanks. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home... Last edited by kelsfine69; 06-09-2010 at 05:13 PM.

06-09-2010, 10:46 AM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: VIN Decode Question I believe the 3 and the 5 are what is known as a check digit, which verifies VIN accuracy..... However the VIN with the 3 does have a Salvaged title... if you weren't already aware of that. It is also a Dark Grey color.. The other one is medium blue. http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/81-87VIN.html __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

06-09-2010, 11:03 AM	#3
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: VIN Decode Question How did you find out that the VIN has a salvage title? I was told it was but I wanted to make sure. Heres some pics Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home... Last edited by kelsfine69; 06-09-2010 at 11:10 AM.

06-09-2010, 11:51 AM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: VIN Decode Question Carfax... It also said that the salvaged title truck had 170K+ miles in Feb 2010. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

06-09-2010, 12:15 PM	#5
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: VIN Decode Question With a VIN I can do amazing stuff. I encourage all of my customers to conceal the VIN in their windshield area with tape or piece of paper. You'd be amazed how many bad people are out there, and the nasty things they can do with your VIN. And the # behind the year indicator digit is just a check digit.

06-10-2010, 10:16 AM	#8
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: VIN Decode Question The how come you dont see any around? I have been looking for another 350/700R4 full load Slilverado for over a year now and either they are rusted far beyond repair or they have been hacked up. I see lots of full load trucks but always missing A/C or windows and locks? BTW I pick this one up on Sunday. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

06-10-2010, 11:35 AM	#9
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: VIN Decode Question Given their somewhat shorter production time in '87, and their demand for the first year of the 350 with fuel injection, they are just a bit harder to come by than 86 down. There will probably be more of them left after another 10 years though. I still see a good amount for sale around me locally these days, most just seem to be very proud of them.

06-10-2010, 11:40 AM	#10
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,177	Re: VIN Decode Question My perspective might be skewed, too, because in Engineering we tended to order fully loaded trucks. Remember the old G Vans? We found that the vast majority of passenger vans were company vehicles. Almost all of the vehicles built for regular customers were "cargo" type vans... __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

06-10-2010, 11:44 AM	#11
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: VIN Decode Question Keith, Since you worked for GM how come you didn't order a full load truck? Personal preference? __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

06-10-2010, 12:00 PM	#12
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,177	Re: VIN Decode Question Yep. That's how we always ordered 'em: rubber floor mats, roll up windows, manual locks, manual trans, etc. Easy to clean and Dad always said it was less stuff to go wrong... By the way, I originally ordered my truck without A/C. After I had placed the order I found out we were moving to Arizona, so I actually caught up to the order and had them add Air to it! K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

06-13-2010, 12:54 AM	#13
phattailrider Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 9	Re: VIN Decode Question / To : PreRunner1982 Hey PreRunner1982 .... how were you able to check out his VIN thru carfax ...?? Do you have free access to Carfax per chance ????? lol .... can ya check mine out too ...???? I'm sorta joking , but i didn't want to have to pay for it just for one VIN check .



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