Finally got some American Steel

[Luvmypickup]

After years of wanting for something that was always out of reach.
Living in West Oz whoever has the Steel tend not to let it go...
Anyhoo, I scored a Chev Custom Deluxe of which I have been led to believe is a C20, 1978 on the rego.
Now here is the thing, I am not sure !!!
Because the Plates that I have found and the numbers have not lead me anywhere. The only number that worked was the engine No: (told me it was a 292ci)

If I throw some numbers out there I hope someone could tell me exactly what baby Im caring for...
These plates were on the left-hand door pillar.
C20903-591418, Body Id Plate with the following : Model Chev C Cab, Body 593321 etc...and a General Motors Holden Plate,
8ct237J593321:FSCrules:

[Quyonmob]

You came to the right place. I'm sure someone can help to decode the Pre-81 VIN here.

Congrats on the truck, and welcome to FSC!

[k20chevy 454]

go to lmctruck.com and they will tell you which letter means which

[leveldowen]

8ct237J59332

While somewhat reminiscent of a standard pre-standard Chevy VIN, I don't know what the hell it is. If decoded as a normal GM vin, it says
8-wtf. no idea. Maybe Holden or something. C or T would signify chev or gmc
c-2 wheel drive
t-292ci six
2-20 series 3/4 ton
3- chassis/cab (no bed from factory)
7- 1977 model year
J- Janesville WI plant
59332- sequence number.

But this could be totally wrong as who knows what the hells happens down is Oz.

[Luvmypickup]

Thanx for the welcome but I don't know what the hell to call you so I hope mate will be okay.
I'm a virgin when it comes to this forum stuff so can I ask if I have to start a new thread if I want to talk and ask questions ?

[Luvmypickup]

Woah, Not expecting reply so fast, Thanx a lot for the url but when I got there I just couldn't find where to get the information but when I googled lmctruck this came up as well http://service.gm.com/dealerworld/vincards/
Everything I needed...Cheers

[Luvmypickup]

You are absolutely 100% correct when you say what happens down here is a little weird and only 99% correct on the vin lol
The 8 means "GM Overseas"

[Superburb]

Luvmypickup,
Welcome :cool: Post up some pics of the new find. If it did come with no bed..are you going to build one or can you find one in a wrecking yard down there?
Gary

[Luvmypickup]

I am trying to post up some pics... but it says I cant post attachments...
What do I do ????

[Luvmypickup]

So I slammed a Holley 350 on and She is definately a sweet ride and an excellent note...
She was owned by some old dude and his missus... She was used as a pilot vehicle for oversized jobs and never went above 35mph Motor was reconditioned 5years ago...
Bargain !

[Luvmypickup]

Sorry still havent got the hang of this. Please put in front of last post ok.
$500 paid licenced and running, been rustproofed since new so no rust in chassis anywhere, needed waterpump, fuelpump, extractors and a 350 Holley.
It is a Fleetside with Fiberglass canopy...I think..
Youll see when I manage to post pics cya

[Luvmypickup]

I thought I might actually put the VIN in...
8 = GMOverseas, C = Conventional Cab 106",
T = 292ci Inline Six 1bbl, 2 = 3/4 Ton
3 = Chassis Cab, 7 = 1977, J = Janesville
Remaining No's Assembly line

[Luvmypickup]

Thanx go to my youngun if this works

http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac42/Luvmypickup/mygirl.jpg

[leveldowen]

I want that bumper. That is awesome.

[trickedout420]

holy hell of a bumber...

[M.L.S.C.]

Thanx go to my youngun if this works

http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac42/Luvmypickup/mygirl.jpg

Oh geez, and I though I got it good with my bumper built of 2" round and square tubing with a spare wheel on it... now I'll have to break out the welder again! :D

What I find a bit odd tho is that your VIN decodes as cab-chassis truck, yet you have a regular pickup truck bed...

[hick]

WOW! Its RHD!

[Chevytodd]

That style of bumper seems quite common down there. I've seen pics of quite a few vehicles with them. Otherwise you can end up with a roo lodged in your grill. ;)

[leveldowen]

What I find a bit odd tho is that your VIN decodes as cab-chassis truck, yet you have a regular pickup truck bed...


Rule #1 of old trucks: Take the VIN with a grain of salt, as there is a good chance that the truck has been modified to fit a different purpose than it was originally intended for, or the VIN was just wrong from the beginning. Same goes for anything on the title or registration.

[460willy]

I wonder if it was ordered cab and chassis for shipping reasons it seems like you could piggy back a cab and chassis and then just stack the beds on top of each other just a thought.

[460willy]

And the bumper is something most over the road truck drivers would be proud of around here

[M.L.S.C.]

Rule #1 of old trucks: Take the VIN with a grain of salt, as there is a good chance that the truck has been modified to fit a different purpose than it was originally intended for, or the VIN was just wrong from the beginning. Same goes for anything on the title or registration.

Oh yeah,you've probably heard the saying that "if the VIN still matches, you ain't working your truck hard enough" :D

[Luvmypickup]

Gidday , Have some more pics here...
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac42/Luvmypickup/mygirl005.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac42/Luvmypickup/mygirl004.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac42/Luvmypickup/mygirl006.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac42/Luvmypickup/mygirl003.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac42/Luvmypickup/mygirl002.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac42/Luvmypickup/mygirl007.jpg

Can I ask questions ????

[hom3gr0wn]

wow wasnt expecting an inline 6 thought maybe it would have a 725hp cat under the hood with that bumper...lol

[rebelbowtie]

nothing wrong with a straight 6. damn good motors. that bumper sure is strange. i have no idea what Oz is but i am guessing Australia or something because of the Holden comment

[leveldowen]

Can I ask questions ????

Is that not a question? (Yes, the asking of questions is encouraged around here, as many of them actually bring about good information, or at least comical value.)


nothing wrong with a straight 6. damn good motors. that bumper sure is strange. i have no idea what Oz is but i am guessing Australia or something because of the Holden comment

Yes, Oz is Australia.

[Luvmypickup]

Howssit people ?
My First question is going to be can someone give us any contact details of a Company that sells and ships 292ci Intake Manifolds?
(Scarce as rocking horse poo down here)

The one I have has been machined a little bit to much. Ive had to use spacers on the last studs to try and pull them both down the same pressure.

2nd question is can someone recommend a method of getting more speed per rev as it at the moment is 90k's (56mph) @ 3000 rpm !

3rd can anybody tell me what they would think would be the miles per gallon ?

Thank you

[mikesec]

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/t.aspx
http://www.summitracing.com/
http://www.jegs.com/

maybe they ship overthere


mpg's would be low.... ie gearing is low, big truck,small motor.... im guessing like 12mpg

[daved931]

Howssit people ?
My First question is going to be can someone give us any contact details of a Company that sells and ships 292ci Intake Manifolds?
(Scarce as rocking horse poo down here)

The one I have has been machined a little bit to much. Ive had to use spacers on the last studs to try and pull them both down the same pressure.

2nd question is can someone recommend a method of getting more speed per rev as it at the moment is 90k's (56mph) @ 3000 rpm !

3rd can anybody tell me what they would think would be the miles per gallon ?

Thank you


1) I don't know much about the inline six engines other than they're tough as nails. You might find some speed parts here:
http://www.cliffordperformance.net/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=CP&Category_Code=C250

2) You've probably got a 3spd auto, so that's why you're running high RPM's down the highway. Not sure what your gearing is, but that will play a role as well. You could put in more highway friendly gears like 2.73 or 3.08, but that would be gay. You could do a couple of different things...go to a 5 speed trans with an OD, go to an automatic with an OD or get one of those Gear Vendors over drives.

3) I had to Google to make sure an Imperial Mile was the same as a US Mile. I'm not the brightest bulb. Ha ha ha. Anyway, I would expect around 12 mpg.

[Luvmypickup]

Gday again, Nah dont have an auto or three speed I do have four forward gears and 1st is extremely low ratio, a crawler gear, if you will.
I think that I will wait to see if there is a 4 speed box with maybe highway gearing or something, still not real sure !

Not real interested in going the 'Performance' way I so wanna try and keep her as original as poss and as basic coz I am the only one in this here town that wants to work on her.

All the so called mechanics here cant work on a vehicle that doesnt plug into a computer to be tuned !!! NOT LOL

AND Im no mechanic... (I have a tendency to break things)
But Im so proud of myself because she motors powerful and smooth
and after a quick calc it seems Ive got her to 5.4k's per Litre which works out to be surprisingly 12 MPG (American)...
Country driving...

As with most towns downunder all predominately Tojo's, Holden, Ford...BUT I own a Chevrolet HAH
Aint too many that can claim that around here.
:biggrin:

[hom3gr0wn]

sounds like you got the muncie 4 speed like me it's technically a 3 speed with a granny low, probably 3.73 gears in the rear.