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01-03-2015, 11:25 PM | #1 |
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how to detect what year chassis you have?
Hey guys,
I am usually over at the 47-59 section cause my cab is a 50. I was told it is sitting on a 72 chassis. I would like to buy drop spindles but am told that 71+72 are different cause the ball joints are different sizes. I have 4 wheel drum on 6 lug axles, coil springs in the rear, no leaf. What is the best way to determine the year? I did notice some numbers stamped on the pass. outer frame rail. not sure if that will help any. thanks in advance for any help in this matter. Brian
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01-03-2015, 11:29 PM | #2 |
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Re: how to detect what year chassis you have?
A partial VIN may be stamped atop on the LH frame rail just posterior from where the steering box is attached. That # may also be helpful - post both if possible.
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01-03-2015, 11:31 PM | #3 |
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Re: how to detect what year chassis you have?
I am no expert but sounds like it would be a 67-70 frame if it is drums all around there also should be a Vin stamped in frame buy steering box on drivers side.
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01-03-2015, 11:31 PM | #4 |
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Re: how to detect what year chassis you have?
I would say 63-70 being that you have 4 wheel drum and 6 lug hubs. 71-72 is 5 lug and disk brake front. Not sure how to tell exact year model but maybe somebody else will chime in.
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01-03-2015, 11:32 PM | #5 |
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Re: how to detect what year chassis you have?
Must've been typing at same time^
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01-03-2015, 11:34 PM | #6 |
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Re: how to detect what year chassis you have?
Lol yea all three answered about the same time
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01-03-2015, 11:37 PM | #7 |
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Re: how to detect what year chassis you have?
thanks guys
I will try to get that number off the frame.
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01-04-2015, 12:13 AM | #8 |
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Re: how to detect what year chassis you have?
Also look to see if there is a dumple where a power steering box would cradle. If theres a dimple then its most likely a 68-70
No dimple most likely means 64-67 You have coil springs in the front right?
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01-04-2015, 04:58 AM | #9 |
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Re: how to detect what year chassis you have?
Yes
coils in the front. Not sure dimple? Has manual steering box no power. Sure is a lot a work to get to the bottom of this situation. But I appreciate all the help! Brian
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01-05-2015, 12:37 AM | #10 |
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Re: how to detect what year chassis you have?
Couldn't find anything near the steering box. The numbers on pass. Side are;
3935802-464 5. 7. -17 I also found 464 stamped on the frame in other areas. Not sure if it helps but here is a pic of steering box. Thanks Brian
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01-05-2015, 01:16 AM | #11 |
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Re: how to detect what year chassis you have?
That part number is listed on this thread here for a 68 frame: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=270463
Some GMC frames do not have VINs stamped on them...
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01-05-2015, 07:14 PM | #12 |
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Re: how to detect what year chassis you have?
thanks!
I guess it's a 68 frame then.
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