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**Already Gone** · 12-14-2011, 02:55 AM

Indulge an old guy here. Look at the pic of the spid and is it just me or does it seem strange to any one that the last bunch of digits on the spid are very clear and ledgible and the rest of the spid is so faded. The serial number on the spid matches the metal door jamb plate.

**Already Gone** · 12-14-2011, 06:02 AM

ttt

**passthebuck** · 12-14-2011, 06:21 AM

Maybe they used a different typewriter/printer that used different ink that was of better quality?

**LockDoc** · 12-14-2011, 11:27 AM

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They probably put a new printer ribbon in the printer in the middle of the print job.

LockDoc

dfwright · 12-14-2011, 12:18 PM

It's pretty clear that the VIN wasn't printed with the rest of the SPID, since it is high and a little crooked, and not lined up with the wheelbase print line. It could be that the VIN number changed on this one due to issues on the line, and they used a stamp to put the correct VIN number on the SPID later. Different ink, different application method.

**Already Gone** · 12-14-2011, 04:35 PM

ttt

Bert W · 12-14-2011, 05:33 PM

I don't thinks it's anything to worry about. I wouldn't think its some kind of scam.

1956cameo · 12-14-2011, 10:56 PM

I wouldnt worry about it. I picked up a 69 chevy truck and it is the same way on the SPID. The VIN is very pronounced and the rest of the digits are thinner and more faded.

dfwright · 12-14-2011, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1956cameo

I wouldnt worry about it. I picked up a 69 chevy truck and it is the same way on the SPID. The VIN is very pronounced and the rest of the digits are thinner and more faded.

Looks like a different font, too.

PanelDeland · 12-15-2011, 12:06 AM

I would guess that they printed a batch of SPIDs,then typed in the last or all of the digits of the VIN.It might have varied from plant to plant also.

**Downtown** · 12-15-2011, 12:44 AM

Here is the same thing on a 1970 Longhorn.

**Bill72** · 12-15-2011, 01:13 AM

Seen a lot of this. Both examples are the St. Louis plant which I think did many things differently than the other plants on the SPID.

**Already Gone** · 12-15-2011, 01:31 AM

Thanks everyone for your input. This is a nice truck on Ebay and I might buy it and I wanted to be sure there was nothing kinky about it and now I'm sure.

12-14-2011, 02:55 AM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,130	Something amiss here ?? Indulge an old guy here. Look at the pic of the spid and is it just me or does it seem strange to any one that the last bunch of digits on the spid are very clear and ledgible and the rest of the spid is so faded. The serial number on the spid matches the metal door jamb plate. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-14-2011, 06:02 AM	#2
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,130	Re: Something amiss here ?? ttt __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-14-2011, 06:21 AM	#3
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: Something amiss here ?? Maybe they used a different typewriter/printer that used different ink that was of better quality? __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

12-14-2011, 11:27 AM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,593	Re: Something amiss here ?? - They probably put a new printer ribbon in the printer in the middle of the print job. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-14-2011, 12:18 PM	#5
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Something amiss here ?? It's pretty clear that the VIN wasn't printed with the rest of the SPID, since it is high and a little crooked, and not lined up with the wheelbase print line. It could be that the VIN number changed on this one due to issues on the line, and they used a stamp to put the correct VIN number on the SPID later. Different ink, different application method. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

12-14-2011, 04:35 PM	#6
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,130	Re: Something amiss here ?? ttt __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-14-2011, 05:33 PM	#7
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	Re: Something amiss here ?? I don't thinks it's anything to worry about. I wouldn't think its some kind of scam. __________________ 1968 Chevy C/10 LWB V8 1983 K5 Blazer 1989 C1500 Stepside Reg. Cab V8

12-14-2011, 10:56 PM	#8
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Something amiss here ?? I wouldnt worry about it. I picked up a 69 chevy truck and it is the same way on the SPID. The VIN is very pronounced and the rest of the digits are thinner and more faded. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

12-15-2011, 12:06 AM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Something amiss here ?? I would guess that they printed a batch of SPIDs,then typed in the last or all of the digits of the VIN.It might have varied from plant to plant also. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-15-2011, 12:44 AM	#11
Downtown Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: New Palestine, IN Posts: 470	Re: Something amiss here ?? Here is the same thing on a 1970 Longhorn. Attached Images __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne Longbed 350 49,000 original miles and My dad ordered it new 66 Chevy Caprice 2 dr 77 Caprice Estate Wagon New Palestine, IN

12-15-2011, 01:13 AM	#12
Bill72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Sumner, NM Posts: 299	Re: Something amiss here ?? Seen a lot of this. Both examples are the St. Louis plant which I think did many things differently than the other plants on the SPID.

12-15-2011, 01:31 AM	#13
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,130	Re: Something amiss here ?? Thanks everyone for your input. This is a nice truck on Ebay and I might buy it and I wanted to be sure there was nothing kinky about it and now I'm sure. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021



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