The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-10-2013, 11:21 PM   #1
bruceman1968
Registered User
 
bruceman1968's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Tampa Bay
Posts: 1,549
GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

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.


Name:  67gmcvin.jpg
Views: 130900
Size:  77.2 KB

Name:  B68-69gmcvin.jpg
Views: 90959
Size:  66.2 KB

Name:  C70-71gmcvin.jpg
Views: 111503
Size:  63.3 KB

Name:  D72gmcvin.jpg
Views: 105271
Size:  68.4 KB

Name:  DAcanada.jpg
Views: 96769
Size:  57.6 KB
__________________
CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

Last edited by 70cst; 03-11-2013 at 01:55 AM.
bruceman1968 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-10-2013, 11:22 PM   #2
bruceman1968
Registered User
 
bruceman1968's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Tampa Bay
Posts: 1,549
Re: GMC and Chevy VIN and Model Number Decoders, with pics

Name:  E67-69gmcmodel.jpg
Views: 80074
Size:  65.2 KB

Name:  F70-72gmcmodel.jpg
Views: 80626
Size:  66.6 KB

Name:  G67-72chevyvin.jpg
Views: 107450
Size:  69.9 KB

Name:  H67-72chevymodel.jpg
Views: 88666
Size:  68.7 KB
__________________
CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

Last edited by bruceman1968; 03-11-2013 at 12:36 AM.
bruceman1968 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-10-2013, 11:40 PM   #3
too much stuff
Roadtrip!
 
too much stuff's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Grand Rapids MN
Posts: 13,665
Re: GMC and Chevy VIN Decoders, with pics

Nice job, looks good!
__________________
67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back
69 swb 4x4 project (in progress)
70 c-10 lwb texas truck
70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired)
70 swb (wifes)
70 jimmy camper
71 K-5 factory 2wd
71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig
71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed
72 jimmy CST wyoming rig
72 jimmy Colorado rig
72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb
65 fury conv. 383/auto
65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto
too much stuff is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2013, 12:22 AM   #4
Mister-B
Account Suspended
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posts: 3,331
Re: GMC and Chevy VIN Decoders, with pics

That's a very logical and easy to follow layout. Thanks!
Posted via Mobile Device
Mister-B is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2013, 12:49 AM   #5
75gmc454
Registered User
 
75gmc454's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MS
Posts: 479
Re: GMC and Chevy VIN Decoders, with pics

Glad to help with the project. Everything really looks good.
75gmc454 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2013, 01:02 AM   #6
MusicMan70
Senior Member
 
MusicMan70's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Corona, CA
Posts: 1,820
Re: "GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics".

Nicely done Bruceman with props to SSTim as well. THANKS
__________________
MusicMan70
1961 GMC Suburban
MusicMan70 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2013, 01:09 AM   #7
Already Gone
70+ ( Old Skool Club )
 
Already Gone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada
Posts: 9,068
Re: "GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics".

Thanks for the work, that is nice easily read info to have.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4
1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package
1992 K1500 GMC Suburban

Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601

" 4 Things When Used are Gone Forever "

" A Word After it is Said - A Missed Opportunity - Time once Passed - Trust after its Lost "


RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021
Already Gone is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2013, 05:57 AM   #8
SS Tim
Registered User
 
SS Tim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Edwards, CA
Posts: 7,504
Re: GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

Bruceman 1968 your final touches have put this over the top. Thank You for acknowledging my help but this is truly your baby.
SS Tim is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2013, 12:20 PM   #9
dads longhorn
Registered User
 
dads longhorn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: New mexico
Posts: 369
Re: GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

Wow, great job, and thanks to all who helped. This is great info for us all! Glad to help but you did all the work! The truck pics in the background really add "relevance" to all the codes.
Posted via Mobile Device
dads longhorn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2013, 12:27 PM   #10
CrewCab59
Registered User
 
CrewCab59's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Knoxville,TN
Posts: 1,191
Re: GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

WOW, very nice !!!!
__________________
1972 Custom Deluxe 20 4x4 burb
1971 GMC SWB CST 4x4
1972 GMC k20 4x4 (X- brush truck )
1971 Chevy CST Blazer 4x4
1971 Chevy C/10
1970 Cab Chassis C30 157"
1971 Cab Chassis Custom 30 Deluxe 157" 292/4spd ( Napco Replica )
1988 Chevy V30 4x4 wrecker challenger 4812
CrewCab59 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2013, 01:04 PM   #11
70blackfish
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Newhall CA
Posts: 1,195
Re: GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

very kool!
__________________
69 SWB 780hp Hellcat powered, manual 6 speed, currie 9
70blackfish is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2013, 01:18 PM   #12
RenoKeene
Florida Edition
 
RenoKeene's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fruitland Park, FL
Posts: 4,007
Re: GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

Excellently done, as I knew it would be.
__________________
70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod
67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max"
67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf"
71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty"
97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet"

Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684

Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394
RenoKeene is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2013, 07:05 PM   #13
bruceman1968
Registered User
 
bruceman1968's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Tampa Bay
Posts: 1,549
Re: GMC and Chevy VIN Decoders, with pics

Quote:
Originally Posted by too much stuff View Post
Nice job, looks good!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mister-B View Post
That's a very logical and easy to follow layout. Thanks!
Posted via Mobile Device
Quote:
Originally Posted by 75gmc454 View Post
Glad to help with the project. Everything really looks good.
Thanks guys, I'm glad you like them.
__________________
CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS
bruceman1968 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2013, 07:14 PM   #14
chevychase
Registered User
 
chevychase's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Posts: 476
Re: GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

Looks awesome and great reference material! No doubt should be a sticky!

Thanks bruceman, 75gmc454, 68gmsee, Bullington, Dougo, Chewychevy67, Dullayjams, Sideways, Brian Atckinson, Dadslonghorn!!!!!!!
__________________
Joe
chevychase is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2013, 12:23 AM   #15
Vintage Windmills
Vintage 4x4s
 
Vintage Windmills's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Prior Lake, MN
Posts: 4,305
Re: GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

Awesome, this was really needed, especially for the old GMC's!
__________________

67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades)
67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore )
86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW
71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck)
71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project)
72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker)
01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue

^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either
'86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649
'71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642
'72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6
Vintage Windmills is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2013, 12:50 PM   #16
bruceman1968
Registered User
 
bruceman1968's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Tampa Bay
Posts: 1,549
Re: "GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics".

Quote:
Originally Posted by MusicMan70 View Post
Nicely done Bruceman with props to SSTim as well. THANKS
Thanks MusicMan, And thanks for the props to SS Tim, with him onboard I was much more confident that the information would be correct.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Already Gone View Post
Thanks for the work, that is nice easily read info to have.
Posted via Mobile Device
Thanks Already Gone, And thanks for saying that they are easy to read. By just covering just the C's and K's the decoders came out much cleaner, simpler and easy to read, while still covering the large majority of trucks found on this site.
__________________
CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS
bruceman1968 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2013, 02:07 PM   #17
chipflyer
Registered User
 
chipflyer's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Topeka, Ks
Posts: 2,291
Re: GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

Very nice work guys, good job.
__________________
I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen.

1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets!
1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.
chipflyer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2013, 07:09 PM   #18
Sideways
Registered User
 
Sideways's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Left Coast,Canada
Posts: 294
Re: GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

Congratulations bruceman on some excellent resource material.I am sure if will prove invaluable to new and long time members alike,you should be proud of a job well done!
Sideways is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2013, 07:36 PM   #19
glider_6969
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Ontario
Posts: 400
Re: GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

Very nice,
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
68 Long stepper
My other ride ,,, 07 Streetglide..
glider_6969 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2013, 10:25 PM   #20
Vintage Windmills
Vintage 4x4s
 
Vintage Windmills's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Prior Lake, MN
Posts: 4,305
Re: GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

Can we make this a sticky so new people find it easily?
__________________

67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades)
67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore )
86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW
71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck)
71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project)
72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker)
01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue

^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either
'86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649
'71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642
'72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6
Vintage Windmills is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2013, 10:30 PM   #21
67swb72klb
Registered User
 
67swb72klb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: livingston co.mi
Posts: 2,446
Re: GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

very easy to read great job !!
i vote for a sticky too
__________________
California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project
67swb72klb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-13-2013, 01:08 PM   #22
bruceman1968
Registered User
 
bruceman1968's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Tampa Bay
Posts: 1,549
Re: GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

Quote:
Originally Posted by SS Tim View Post
Bruceman 1968 your final touches have put this over the top. Thank You for acknowledging my help but this is truly your baby.
Tim, Thanks for the help, having your involvement made this a whole lot easier and accurate. I'm glad you liked the finishing touches. I learned how to do the boarders at the last minute. I think the boarders really complete the look. Thanks again Tim, You Rock!

Quote:
Originally Posted by dads longhorn View Post
Wow, great job, and thanks to all who helped. This is great info for us all! Glad to help but you did all the work! The truck pics in the background really add "relevance" to all the codes.
Posted via Mobile Device
Thank You Julie, The pic of your dads truck looks great, and you can't get any better background than Red Mountian Pass.

Quote:
Originally Posted by CrewCab59 View Post
WOW, very nice !!!!
Thanks CrewCab59, Glad you like them.

Quote:
Originally Posted by 70blackfish View Post
very kool!
Thanks 70blackfish, Glad you like them.

Quote:
Originally Posted by RenoKeene View Post
Excellently done, as I knew it would be.
Brad, You are in serious trouble. Looks like me and Bridget will be at your place a week from Sunday. You better get ready for the invasion. Looking forward to comming over, we'll take some pics and have some fun.
__________________
CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS
bruceman1968 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-13-2013, 09:14 PM   #23
pritch
Registered User
 
pritch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Hoytsville, Utah
Posts: 3,365
Re: GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

How cool is this! Thanks, guys. I can't wait to get home for the weekend and see what I have
__________________
'68 Panel
Project Boogie Chillin'
'68 C-10
Ol' Green
pritch is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2013, 10:20 AM   #24
GMCPaul
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Rockville,In. USA
Posts: 3,718
Re: GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

KUDOS TO Bruce for a REALLY GREAT JOB!!! I myself spent 1-2 years working on developing this same chart for the VIN's and then became frustrated and set this aside when the business was expanding. My frustrations were caused due to discrepancies I discovered on 67 GMC VIN's used at the Pontiac assembly plant as they appear to be the only assembly plant that used the shortened 7 digit VIN on all 67 models and at the same time I discovered that Canadian VIN's differed and I had no way to double check their info. entirely.
I wish he had reached out sooner to me for help on confirming information on a few things as I collaborated with Bruce very slightly on this project to help him with info I personally had from doing this research and I know for a fact that he has 3-4 years of heavy research to develop this chart. None of this info was readily or easily available prior to now and he did this purely to help other GMC owners to be able to decipher their VIN's easily and accurately so he defiantly deserves our HEARTFELT THANKS!!!

A Tremendous Job Bruce, My hats off to you!!!

Paul @ GMCPauls
GMCPaul is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-15-2013, 01:34 PM   #25
RenoKeene
Florida Edition
 
RenoKeene's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fruitland Park, FL
Posts: 4,007
Re: GMC and Chevrolet VIN and Model Number Decoders with pics.

Brad, You are in serious trouble. Looks like me and Bridget will be at your place a week from Sunday. You better get ready for the invasion. Looking forward to comming over, we'll take some pics and have some fun.

Looking forward to it! Scouting locations this weekend and I'll give you a call.
Brad
__________________
70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod
67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max"
67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf"
71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty"
97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet"

Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684

Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394
RenoKeene is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:49 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com