GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

[bruceman1968]

In 2009 I joined this site and started learning everything possible about our trucks. What interested me the most were the numbers. One thing quickly became apparent, there were no good 1967 GMC VIN decoders available. After some research I was able to make a 67 GMC VIN decoder, and used it to help 67 GMC owners decode their VIN's. This evolved into decoders for the rest of the 68-72 GMC light duty trucks. The next step was Model Number decoders for the GMCs. Then decoders for Chevrolets were made to complete the set. All of these were on paper and I used them to help answer VIN questions that came up on the site for the next two years.

One of the many friends I have made here is SS Tim. He encouraged me to revise my decoders into a more presentable format, and post them up on this site. I redid them using MS paint, and then sent them to Tim for review. Tim made a couple of corrections and had several good suggestions. Together we hammered out the details. We intentionally tailored the decoders to fit the trucks most commonly found on this website. In doing so we tried to make the decoders as informative as possible. For instance a wheelbase length is more informative than a axle to cab dimension, so we used wheelbase length on the decoders, even though the code is actually for axle to cab dimension. Several changes like this were made. I would like to Thank SS Tim for helping with the project, by providing his knowledge, references, time and encouragement.

Once the decoders were finished I thought it would be cool to use photo backgrounds to give the decoders a little pizazz. Pictures of trucks that belonged to members were used to make the decoders even more site friendly. Each member was contacted and they gave their permission for me to use their truck for this project. They even provided large size picture files for the Photoshop process. All of the members were most helpful and even went the extra mile to make sure I had the pictures that were needed. I would like to thank all the members that helped by providing pictures for this project. You all were very helpful and generous with your pictures and your time.
These members are:
1. 75gmc454, 1967 GMC VIN Decoder
2. 68gmsee, 1968 -69 GMC VIN Decoder
3. Bullington, 1970-71 GMC VIN Decoder
4. Dougo, 1972 GMC VIN Decoder
5. Chewychevy67, 1967-72 VIN and model number example
6. Dullayjams, 1967-69 GMC Model Number Decoder
7. Sideways, 1970-72 GMC Model Number Decoder
8. Brian Atckinson, 1967-72 Chevrolet VIN Decoder
9. Dadslonghorn, 1967-72 Chevrolet Model Number Decoder
So here they are, 1967 to 1972 GMC and Chevrolet, VIN and MODEL Number Decoders.