Frame markings/paint marker - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

danajoe83 · 07-06-2018, 11:08 PM

New guy here, I picked up a 71 k20 a few weeks ago that has under 20k real miles on it, 350/th350/205, truck needs some work but was all there down to the 5th 16.5 spare. Upon cleaning and start of disassembly I noticed some writing on the back frame cross member in white paint pen it’s not totally legible but I was curious as to what it was. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

**Fbks_Cruiser** · 07-07-2018, 02:35 AM

A 71 with less than 20K miles! We need pictures!

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-07-2018, 08:21 AM

Usually it is a CE code for a 2wd and followed by the numbers that designate it being a long bed or short bed. It can be a K code as well for 4wd.

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-07-2018, 08:22 AM

Also seems like they are upside down if I remember right.

danajoe83 · 07-07-2018, 01:38 PM

Thanks for the info, I’ll get some pics up soon.

mike16 · 07-09-2018, 01:36 AM

Cannot speak for the trucks but the corvette frames were delivered from the vendor stacked upside down and the SN and some other information was stenciled /marked upside down because of this.

07-06-2018, 11:08 PM	#1
danajoe83 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Harrodsburg ky Posts: 3	Frame markings/paint marker New guy here, I picked up a 71 k20 a few weeks ago that has under 20k real miles on it, 350/th350/205, truck needs some work but was all there down to the 5th 16.5 spare. Upon cleaning and start of disassembly I noticed some writing on the back frame cross member in white paint pen it’s not totally legible but I was curious as to what it was. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

07-07-2018, 02:35 AM	#2
Fbks_Cruiser Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 329	Re: Frame markings/paint marker A 71 with less than 20K miles! We need pictures! __________________ 1972 GMC K2500 Super Custom Matt

07-07-2018, 08:21 AM	#3
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,148	Re: Frame markings/paint marker Usually it is a CE code for a 2wd and followed by the numbers that designate it being a long bed or short bed. It can be a K code as well for 4wd. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-07-2018, 08:22 AM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,148	Re: Frame markings/paint marker Also seems like they are upside down if I remember right. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-07-2018, 01:38 PM	#5
danajoe83 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Harrodsburg ky Posts: 3	Re: Frame markings/paint marker Thanks for the info, I’ll get some pics up soon.

07-09-2018, 01:36 AM	#6
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,529	Re: Frame markings/paint marker Cannot speak for the trucks but the corvette frames were delivered from the vendor stacked upside down and the SN and some other information was stenciled /marked upside down because of this.



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