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westcoast5 · 08-06-2012, 11:30 PM

well I was tinkering around with the truck today and I found these numbers on the outside of the frame on both sides under both doors. Im not sure if its a vin # since when I searched for it, there was posts that it should be on the top of the frame rails by the cab mounts.
The numbers are 2491530 8 26 160 1 under the pass side
and 249159 8 27 160 1 under the driver side. Are these just possibly the frame part numbers? Im asking this since the P.O. was the one who built the frame and he used parts from a 75 or 85 chevy and Im thinking he used the frame too? The cab mounts on the frame have all been cut off and rewelded on but the I250 in there is numbers matching at least from what Im told.
Anyone have a clue?

**Captainfab** · 08-06-2012, 11:51 PM

The numbers on the side of the frame under the cab as well as the numbers on the top of the frame beside the drivers side motor mount should match the VIN on your cab. If not the frame has been changed.

westcoast5 · 08-07-2012, 12:06 AM

well the vin I have on the cab is def different from that, but thats weird that the numbers are different on each side too. Im just trying to piece together a history so I can move forward with this build.

westcoast5 · 08-07-2012, 12:08 AM

I miss typed the numbers for the driver side it is
2491529 8 27 160 1

markeb01 · 08-07-2012, 12:22 AM

I read in a different thread those numbers are probably the part numbers for the individual frame rails before the whole thing was assembled. I believe the VIN should be on top of the frame ahead of the engine mount, unless it's a GMC frame which does not have a VIN stamped in it.

westcoast5 · 08-07-2012, 12:24 AM

im gonna check that tomorrow to see if i can on the top of the frame

jonzcustomshop · 08-07-2012, 12:29 AM

those should just be part #'s
check out post #3 on this thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316902

westcoast5 · 08-07-2012, 12:36 AM

oh ok well if I do find part #'s then I 'll know that its a different frame since mine is a GMC

**argonaut** · 08-07-2012, 08:24 PM

I don't believe that those number on the side rails are related to the VIN. They're different from the vin stamped on top of the left side frame rail on the trucks I've owned.

**MusicMan70** · 08-07-2012, 09:15 PM

Here's what I have on my 70 GMC and I'm not able to locate the Vin stamped atop the frame , just below the cab. I used a mirror and fingertips. Vin is not stamped by the steering box either.

westcoast5 · 08-08-2012, 12:43 AM

i also checked today for a vin on the top of the frame and by the steering box and could not find one. The more I look at the frame though I think the front Z is original and the rest of the frame is maybe from a 72?

**Captainfab** · 08-08-2012, 12:49 AM

The GMC's do not have the VIN numbers stamped into the frame anywhere.

08-06-2012, 11:30 PM	#1
westcoast5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: salinas,ca Posts: 296	numbers on the frame well I was tinkering around with the truck today and I found these numbers on the outside of the frame on both sides under both doors. Im not sure if its a vin # since when I searched for it, there was posts that it should be on the top of the frame rails by the cab mounts. The numbers are 2491530 8 26 160 1 under the pass side and 249159 8 27 160 1 under the driver side. Are these just possibly the frame part numbers? Im asking this since the P.O. was the one who built the frame and he used parts from a 75 or 85 chevy and Im thinking he used the frame too? The cab mounts on the frame have all been cut off and rewelded on but the I250 in there is numbers matching at least from what Im told. Anyone have a clue? __________________ *Bryan* 1966 SWB BBW "SICKT6" Accuair\|Porterbuilt\|Bodied\|Shaved\|Z'd\|350 with minor goodies\|5 lug\|front disc\|3.73 rear\|CPP power steering/brakes\|few more goodies\| thanks to C10Clubapparel

08-06-2012, 11:51 PM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: numbers on the frame The numbers on the side of the frame under the cab as well as the numbers on the top of the frame beside the drivers side motor mount should match the VIN on your cab. If not the frame has been changed. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-07-2012, 12:08 AM	#4
westcoast5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: salinas,ca Posts: 296	Re: numbers on the frame I miss typed the numbers for the driver side it is 2491529 8 27 160 1 __________________ *Bryan* 1966 SWB BBW "SICKT6" Accuair\|Porterbuilt\|Bodied\|Shaved\|Z'd\|350 with minor goodies\|5 lug\|front disc\|3.73 rear\|CPP power steering/brakes\|few more goodies\| thanks to C10Clubapparel

08-07-2012, 12:22 AM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: numbers on the frame I read in a different thread those numbers are probably the part numbers for the individual frame rails before the whole thing was assembled. I believe the VIN should be on top of the frame ahead of the engine mount, unless it's a GMC frame which does not have a VIN stamped in it. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

08-07-2012, 12:24 AM	#6
westcoast5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: salinas,ca Posts: 296	Re: numbers on the frame im gonna check that tomorrow to see if i can on the top of the frame __________________ *Bryan* 1966 SWB BBW "SICKT6" Accuair\|Porterbuilt\|Bodied\|Shaved\|Z'd\|350 with minor goodies\|5 lug\|front disc\|3.73 rear\|CPP power steering/brakes\|few more goodies\| thanks to C10Clubapparel

08-07-2012, 12:06 AM	#3
westcoast5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: salinas,ca Posts: 296	Re: numbers on the frame well the vin I have on the cab is def different from that, but thats weird that the numbers are different on each side too. Im just trying to piece together a history so I can move forward with this build. __________________ *Bryan* 1966 SWB BBW "SICKT6" Accuair\|Porterbuilt\|Bodied\|Shaved\|Z'd\|350 with minor goodies\|5 lug\|front disc\|3.73 rear\|CPP power steering/brakes\|few more goodies\| thanks to C10Clubapparel

08-07-2012, 12:29 AM	#7
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: numbers on the frame those should just be part #'s check out post #3 on this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316902 __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

08-07-2012, 12:36 AM	#8
westcoast5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: salinas,ca Posts: 296	Re: numbers on the frame oh ok well if I do find part #'s then I 'll know that its a different frame since mine is a GMC __________________ *Bryan* 1966 SWB BBW "SICKT6" Accuair\|Porterbuilt\|Bodied\|Shaved\|Z'd\|350 with minor goodies\|5 lug\|front disc\|3.73 rear\|CPP power steering/brakes\|few more goodies\| thanks to C10Clubapparel

08-07-2012, 08:24 PM	#9
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: numbers on the frame I don't believe that those number on the side rails are related to the VIN. They're different from the vin stamped on top of the left side frame rail on the trucks I've owned. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

08-07-2012, 09:15 PM	#10
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: numbers on the frame Here's what I have on my 70 GMC and I'm not able to locate the Vin stamped atop the frame , just below the cab. I used a mirror and fingertips. Vin is not stamped by the steering box either. Attached Images __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

08-08-2012, 12:43 AM	#11
westcoast5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: salinas,ca Posts: 296	Re: numbers on the frame i also checked today for a vin on the top of the frame and by the steering box and could not find one. The more I look at the frame though I think the front Z is original and the rest of the frame is maybe from a 72? __________________ *Bryan* 1966 SWB BBW "SICKT6" Accuair\|Porterbuilt\|Bodied\|Shaved\|Z'd\|350 with minor goodies\|5 lug\|front disc\|3.73 rear\|CPP power steering/brakes\|few more goodies\| thanks to C10Clubapparel

08-08-2012, 12:49 AM	#12
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: numbers on the frame The GMC's do not have the VIN numbers stamped into the frame anywhere. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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