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1969C/10 · 08-01-2006, 02:51 PM

Trying to do some research on my frame. My cab and glovebox match as a 1969. My bed is a 1992, but I can't find out what year my frame is.

I checked where the vin should be on the frame but it isn't there. Since my bumper doesn't line up correctly I'm assuming the frame is not a 1967-1972 frame. I will attach some pics at different angles of the frame. Thanks in advance.

Longhorn Man · 08-01-2006, 03:14 PM

frame looks cool to me.
Did you try sanding some paint off in the VIN area there? Some spray bomb stuff is thick enough to fill in the numbers.

1969C/10 · 08-01-2006, 03:15 PM

Not yet. So it looks like a 67-72 frame to you?

Longhorn Man · 08-01-2006, 03:50 PM

yeah, it looks right.
Besides, it would be pretty difficult to put trailing arms on a later frame

1969C/10 · 08-01-2006, 03:59 PM

Well the thing that is throwing me off is the front of the frame where it attaches to the bumper. My frame where it attaches to the bumper looks like the top picture. Shouldn't it look like the bottom one? My bumper sticks out farther then I think it should (I can't use the inner mounts because the frame is weird).

1969C/10 · 08-01-2006, 06:10 PM

Ttt

**John Fabris** · 08-01-2006, 06:19 PM

Something does not look right with the frame section where the steering gearbox is. On 68 and later frames, that part of the frame has a inward curve to accept a powersteering gearbox. Is it possible that it is earlier then 67?

1969C/10 · 08-01-2006, 06:23 PM

Not sure. I know this was once a manual truck and now it is automatic so could that have something to do with that?

**John Fabris** · 08-01-2006, 06:33 PM

The frame dimple has nothing to do with trannys....

On some later 67s frame and up to 72s frame, when you stand in front of the truck and look down over the radiator at the driver side frame horn where the steering gearbox is bolted, it will curve inward where you see the cap (with 4 bolts and one center adjust bolt) of the gearbox. If yours is straight, you have a 67 or earlier frame.... I would even say it is earlier then 67 as all of the 67 frames I have seen have the partial vin number stamped on top of the frame where your powersteering pump is closest to frame.
Can post pictures for clarifications tonight when I get home.

1969C/10 · 08-01-2006, 06:46 PM

Yeah, I might need some pics on this one to understand.

**John Fabris** · 08-01-2006, 09:17 PM

Here is a picture of a 67 frame and a picture of a 69 frame. Notice where I put the line in both pictures, where one is relatively flat, the other is curved inward.

Looking at your picture, it appears that your does not even have the raised area that is common in both of my pictures, which is why I feel that your frame is 1966 or earlier.

1969C/10 · 08-01-2006, 09:24 PM

Thanks for the info. So does anyone have a guess on what year it is? Here is a bigger pic of the area you were looking at.

ThatOneBlue67 · 08-01-2006, 09:52 PM

My guess is 1964-1966!

Look at how the bumper curves!

Kinda curves in at the top... like your frame.

Longhorn Man · 08-01-2006, 10:17 PM

Now with the bigger pic... I have to agree it does look odd.
on the passenger side, front frame rail... about 12 inches back from the rad, does the frame flair up a little?

1969C/10 · 08-01-2006, 10:58 PM

I'm not sure I will take more pics tomm. I think you might be right with the 1964-1966 guess, but not 100% sure yet. Thanks!

Blue85 · 08-01-2006, 11:05 PM

Definately looks like a 64-66 frame, i planned on using 66 frame on my 71 but then i found a proper frame.

ThatOneBlue67 · 08-02-2006, 12:51 AM

Heck yes, I know I got it! THe front of the frame and that bumper just contour together too coincidentally. But, we'll see. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

1969C/10 · 08-02-2006, 01:39 PM

Here are some more pics. Yes, Andy the frame does flare up there. See the pics. What does that mean? See how the front of the frame where it attaches to the bumper is shaped? Anyone else have any opinions?

dallas71 · 08-02-2006, 02:39 PM

I have to agree with Blue85 definitely 66 or newer....

1969C/10 · 08-02-2006, 04:17 PM

Do you mean 66 or older?

1969C/10 · 08-02-2006, 07:19 PM

Ttt

1969C/10 · 08-02-2006, 08:23 PM

Update: I sanded down the frame where the numbers should be and guess what. They were there. I found it to be N127897. What does this mean? How can I research this and find out what year it is?

1969C/10 · 08-02-2006, 11:05 PM

Bump!

Longhorn Man · 08-02-2006, 11:28 PM

I'll assume that isn't the latter part of your truck's VIN?

1969C/10 · 08-02-2006, 11:31 PM

Nope, the vin on my cab is CS149848140. So how can I find out what these numbers mean?

08-01-2006, 02:51 PM	#1
1969C/10 Unskilled Labor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH-IO Posts: 788	What Year Is My Frame? Trying to do some research on my frame. My cab and glovebox match as a 1969. My bed is a 1992, but I can't find out what year my frame is. I checked where the vin should be on the frame but it isn't there. Since my bumper doesn't line up correctly I'm assuming the frame is not a 1967-1972 frame. I will attach some pics at different angles of the frame. Thanks in advance. __________________ 1986 K/20, 350/TH400, My First 4x4.......

08-01-2006, 03:14 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What Year Is My Frame? frame looks cool to me. Did you try sanding some paint off in the VIN area there? Some spray bomb stuff is thick enough to fill in the numbers.

08-01-2006, 03:15 PM	#3
1969C/10 Unskilled Labor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH-IO Posts: 788	Re: What Year Is My Frame? Not yet. So it looks like a 67-72 frame to you? __________________ 1986 K/20, 350/TH400, My First 4x4.......

08-01-2006, 03:50 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What Year Is My Frame? yeah, it looks right. Besides, it would be pretty difficult to put trailing arms on a later frame

08-01-2006, 03:59 PM	#5
1969C/10 Unskilled Labor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH-IO Posts: 788	Re: What Year Is My Frame? Well the thing that is throwing me off is the front of the frame where it attaches to the bumper. My frame where it attaches to the bumper looks like the top picture. Shouldn't it look like the bottom one? My bumper sticks out farther then I think it should (I can't use the inner mounts because the frame is weird). __________________ 1986 K/20, 350/TH400, My First 4x4.......

08-01-2006, 06:10 PM	#6
1969C/10 Unskilled Labor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH-IO Posts: 788	Re: What Year Is My Frame? Ttt __________________ 1986 K/20, 350/TH400, My First 4x4.......

08-01-2006, 06:19 PM	#7
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: What Year Is My Frame? Something does not look right with the frame section where the steering gearbox is. On 68 and later frames, that part of the frame has a inward curve to accept a powersteering gearbox. Is it possible that it is earlier then 67? __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

08-01-2006, 06:23 PM	#8
1969C/10 Unskilled Labor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH-IO Posts: 788	Re: What Year Is My Frame? Not sure. I know this was once a manual truck and now it is automatic so could that have something to do with that? __________________ 1986 K/20, 350/TH400, My First 4x4.......

08-01-2006, 06:33 PM	#9
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: What Year Is My Frame? The frame dimple has nothing to do with trannys.... On some later 67s frame and up to 72s frame, when you stand in front of the truck and look down over the radiator at the driver side frame horn where the steering gearbox is bolted, it will curve inward where you see the cap (with 4 bolts and one center adjust bolt) of the gearbox. If yours is straight, you have a 67 or earlier frame.... I would even say it is earlier then 67 as all of the 67 frames I have seen have the partial vin number stamped on top of the frame where your powersteering pump is closest to frame. Can post pictures for clarifications tonight when I get home. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB Last edited by John Fabris; 08-01-2006 at 06:35 PM.

08-01-2006, 06:46 PM	#10
1969C/10 Unskilled Labor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH-IO Posts: 788	Re: What Year Is My Frame? Yeah, I might need some pics on this one to understand. __________________ 1986 K/20, 350/TH400, My First 4x4.......

08-01-2006, 09:17 PM	#11
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: What Year Is My Frame? Here is a picture of a 67 frame and a picture of a 69 frame. Notice where I put the line in both pictures, where one is relatively flat, the other is curved inward. Looking at your picture, it appears that your does not even have the raised area that is common in both of my pictures, which is why I feel that your frame is 1966 or earlier. Attached Images __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

08-01-2006, 09:24 PM	#12
1969C/10 Unskilled Labor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH-IO Posts: 788	Re: What Year Is My Frame? Thanks for the info. So does anyone have a guess on what year it is? Here is a bigger pic of the area you were looking at. __________________ 1986 K/20, 350/TH400, My First 4x4.......

08-01-2006, 09:52 PM	#13
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: What Year Is My Frame? My guess is 1964-1966! Look at how the bumper curves! Kinda curves in at the top... like your frame. __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968. Last edited by ThatOneBlue67; 08-01-2006 at 09:53 PM.

08-01-2006, 10:17 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What Year Is My Frame? Now with the bigger pic... I have to agree it does look odd. on the passenger side, front frame rail... about 12 inches back from the rad, does the frame flair up a little?

08-01-2006, 10:58 PM	#15
1969C/10 Unskilled Labor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH-IO Posts: 788	Re: What Year Is My Frame? I'm not sure I will take more pics tomm. I think you might be right with the 1964-1966 guess, but not 100% sure yet. Thanks! __________________ 1986 K/20, 350/TH400, My First 4x4.......



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08-01-2006, 11:05 PM	#16
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Re: What Year Is My Frame? Definately looks like a 64-66 frame, i planned on using 66 frame on my 71 but then i found a proper frame. __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

08-02-2006, 12:51 AM	#17
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: What Year Is My Frame? Heck yes, I know I got it! THe front of the frame and that bumper just contour together too coincidentally. But, we'll see. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968.

08-02-2006, 01:39 PM	#18
1969C/10 Unskilled Labor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH-IO Posts: 788	Re: What Year Is My Frame? Here are some more pics. Yes, Andy the frame does flare up there. See the pics. What does that mean? See how the front of the frame where it attaches to the bumper is shaped? Anyone else have any opinions? __________________ 1986 K/20, 350/TH400, My First 4x4.......

08-02-2006, 02:39 PM	#19
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	Re: What Year Is My Frame? I have to agree with Blue85 definitely 66 or newer.... __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck

08-02-2006, 04:17 PM	#20
1969C/10 Unskilled Labor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH-IO Posts: 788	Re: What Year Is My Frame? Do you mean 66 or older? __________________ 1986 K/20, 350/TH400, My First 4x4.......

08-02-2006, 07:19 PM	#21
1969C/10 Unskilled Labor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH-IO Posts: 788	Re: What Year Is My Frame? Ttt __________________ 1986 K/20, 350/TH400, My First 4x4.......

08-02-2006, 08:23 PM	#22
1969C/10 Unskilled Labor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH-IO Posts: 788	Re: What Year Is My Frame? Update: I sanded down the frame where the numbers should be and guess what. They were there. I found it to be N127897. What does this mean? How can I research this and find out what year it is? __________________ 1986 K/20, 350/TH400, My First 4x4.......

08-02-2006, 11:05 PM	#23
1969C/10 Unskilled Labor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH-IO Posts: 788	Re: What Year Is My Frame? Bump! __________________ 1986 K/20, 350/TH400, My First 4x4.......

08-02-2006, 11:28 PM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What Year Is My Frame? I'll assume that isn't the latter part of your truck's VIN?

08-02-2006, 11:31 PM	#25
1969C/10 Unskilled Labor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH-IO Posts: 788	Re: What Year Is My Frame? Nope, the vin on my cab is CS149848140. So how can I find out what these numbers mean? __________________ 1986 K/20, 350/TH400, My First 4x4.......

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