Have i decoded this VIN correctly????

[Jordi]

I'd be concerned about the crack in the cab near the corner of the rear window. Might be Bondo or rust under that paint; paint can crack from extreme temperature shifts too.

Thats been noted. Same on both sides.

 

[pkiller]

I am having the exact same problem. This was on top passenger side frame behind cab. It reads c9f364903. From the identification chart’s posted I’m guessing it’s a GMC. Any assistance is appreciated.

 

[Jordi]

Not sure about where all the parts came from but that appears to be a factory 4-wheel drive frame.

It also appears that you have a Dana 60 one ton front end and a 14-bolt one ton rear end. Great combo of parts. But I think its safe to say you have a Frankentruck. I hope you can get it all documented and have fun driving it.

Presuming those axles wouldn’t be standard on a K10?

 

[RaisedK5]

Presuming those axles wouldn’t be standard on a K10?

Nope. Those are K30 axles. Well, to be more accurate the front is a K30 axle. The rear could be a K20 14 bolt or a K30 14 bolt. If you measure spring pad to spring pad on the rear you'll know whether it's a K10/20 frame or a K30 frame. One tons had the springs closer together. K10/K20 rear spring pads are 42.5 from center to center. K30 would be 40.5 center to center.

 

[Jordi]

Nope. Those are K30 axles. Well, to be more accurate the front is a K30 axle. The rear could be a K20 14 bolt or a K30 14 bolt. If you measure spring pad to spring pad on the rear you'll know whether it's a K10/20 frame or a K30 frame. One tons had the springs closer together. K10/K20 rear spring pads are 42.5 from center to center. K30 would be 40.5 center to center.

something else to go and check

 

[drwhys]

https://www.decodethis.com/vin/2GCEC14C1C1216200 this is the website i use when finding random things not in their place.

 

[AuroraGirl]

he only thing coded into the full VIN would be the engine option. Trans, axle ratios, etc are not coded in the VIN.

The partial VIN on the frame gives the nameplate (Chevy vs GMC), model year, final assembly location and the sequential portion.

The VIN is stamped on the top of the frame rail (not the side) in one or two locations. No crossmembers get stamped. There's the VIN on the cab and some assembly plants (Oshawa in particular) would stamp a partial VIN under the heater box for some years, not all. Engine and trans get a partial VIN, not the axle(s). The SPID label is the equivalent of the old body tag.

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@pkiller
Chevy, 1979, probably last place was manufactured at was Flint, Michigan.

 

[pkiller]

Thank you very much. The title says 1981 c10. I am looking into getting new leaf springs, but apparently they differ before and after 1973.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

Nope. Those are K30 axles. Well, to be more accurate the front is a K30 axle. The rear could be a K20 14 bolt or a K30 14 bolt. If you measure spring pad to spring pad on the rear you'll know whether it's a K10/20 frame or a K30 frame. One tons had the springs closer together. K10/K20 rear spring pads are 42.5 from center to center. K30 would be 40.5 center to center.

Well at least there you're ahead. This axle upgrade is something that would be done on a K10 if the owner wants to do a lot of 4 wheeling.

 

[JamesSam]

So, I have a plan. Kind of.

I have spoken to a highly regarded UK based American vehicle club who also know the ins and outs of our DVLA (vehicle registration) system.

Their members are regarded as an official reference to age and identify imported and restored vehicles.

Through their members and the vehicles they own they are fairly sure the can compare this vehicle i am interested in, confirm its identity which i hope to be a factory K10 chassis rebodied with a C10 cab.

Once confirmed they can provide documentation I can use to update the vehicle documents and use to prove all the changes are inline with all regulations and standards.

It’s a bit of a long winded process given the vehicle has been in the UK since 1985 with no issues but due to changes in enforcement and regulation in recent decades i feel a necessary step to prove the authenticity of the vehicle.

Really appreciate all the help and info everyone on the forum has provided so far.

Should I strike a deal and buy it this forum and its members will be an invaluable source of information to help me get it up and running.

I’ll update once / if things move along.

Regards
Jordi

Yes.

 

[Keith Seymore]

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@pkiller
Chevy, 1979, probably last place was manufactured at was Flint, Michigan.

This is correct.

K

 

[JamesSam]

@Jordi I am curious as to when squarebodys landed in the UK. Have American cars always been imported to Europe or maybe just the UK? I am really wondering. I feel like it is just a recent thing, last couple decades???

 

[pkiller]

Thanks kieth

 

[AuroraGirl]

Thanks kieth

im the one who told you what it was ;(

 

[idahovette]

Note to OP......don't piss Taylor off......ever