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Old 10-08-2017, 11:05 AM   #1
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Can you tell what rear end came on the truck by the vin?

Hey! I'm looking at a parts car and was wondering if you can tell what can on the truck by the vin. It's a 76 c10 1/2 ton

Heres the vin: CCV146J171250

Thanks!
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Old 10-08-2017, 12:19 PM   #2
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Re: Can you tell what rear end came on the truck by the vin?

if you take a picture of the differential we can tell you.
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Old 10-08-2017, 03:00 PM   #3
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Re: Can you tell what rear end came on the truck by the vin?

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if you take a picture of the differential we can tell you.
heres a pic that the seller sent me

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Old 10-08-2017, 04:07 PM   #4
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Re: Can you tell what rear end came on the truck by the vin?

12 bolt. As for the gear ratio there might be a metal tag on one of the bolts that will tell you.
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Old 10-08-2017, 08:04 PM   #5
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Re: Can you tell what rear end came on the truck by the vin?

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Hey! I'm looking at a parts car and was wondering if you can tell what can on the truck by the vin. It's a 76 c10 1/2 ton

Heres the vin: CCV146J171250

Thanks!
No - rear axle ratio is not coded in the VIN.

Do you have the SPID label?

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