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70-Chevy · 04-06-2004, 07:22 AM

I have my vin number that I need to track for my chevy.

CE140B108451

70-Chevy · 04-06-2004, 07:31 AM

how do I tell if I have a "numbers matching" engine to VIN combo?

Thanks.

Huck · 04-06-2004, 09:46 AM

Your engine block will have a stamping on the front pass side where the head meats the block. Right on the leading edge of the block----. May need to scrape the paint or grease off a bit. The truck will have the frame stamped on the front of the drivers side of the frame---right about where the power steering pump is positioned. The frame # and the vin # should be the same.
Now for trucks----having matching numbers is not nearly as important as Corvette's where it can double the value from a restoration perspective. Quite frankly, trucks were made to be used and parts were interchanged often in 30-35 years. I guess if you are building a show truck with matching numbers and pure stock-that might be important but then again, I've personally never seen a show truck in stock form justify the high prices.
But then again, I drive what I buy----and prefer getting the enjoyment out of the expereince and not the pretty thing in the garage I rarely get to use. Just my .02 --Had 56 T bird, 57 T bird, 86 Porsche 928, 88 Porsche 928S4, 97 Corvette C5, etc. and all were too pretty to drive----so now I focus on function over frills.

04-06-2004, 07:22 AM	#1
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	I need a way to track vin # I have my vin number that I need to track for my chevy. CE140B108451 __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

04-06-2004, 07:31 AM	#2
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	how do I tell if I have a "numbers matching" engine to VIN combo? Thanks. __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

04-06-2004, 09:46 AM	#3
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Your engine block will have a stamping on the front pass side where the head meats the block. Right on the leading edge of the block----. May need to scrape the paint or grease off a bit. The truck will have the frame stamped on the front of the drivers side of the frame---right about where the power steering pump is positioned. The frame # and the vin # should be the same. Now for trucks----having matching numbers is not nearly as important as Corvette's where it can double the value from a restoration perspective. Quite frankly, trucks were made to be used and parts were interchanged often in 30-35 years. I guess if you are building a show truck with matching numbers and pure stock-that might be important but then again, I've personally never seen a show truck in stock form justify the high prices. But then again, I drive what I buy----and prefer getting the enjoyment out of the expereince and not the pretty thing in the garage I rarely get to use. Just my .02 --Had 56 T bird, 57 T bird, 86 Porsche 928, 88 Porsche 928S4, 97 Corvette C5, etc. and all were too pretty to drive----so now I focus on function over frills.



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