10-22-2009, 06:07 PM
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Location: Oz
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Finally got some American Steel
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 
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10-22-2009, 06:21 PM
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Jerk of all Trades
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
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!
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10-22-2009, 07:20 PM
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dreamin of a 6x6
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
go to lmctruck.com and they will tell you which letter means which
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stick with your truck, if she has any sense at all, she'll be leaving you soon anyways. no sense in putting yourself into any more debt.
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10-22-2009, 09:18 PM
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Mine is Louder Than Yours
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
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.
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Last edited by leveldowen; 10-22-2009 at 09:23 PM.
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10-22-2009, 09:46 PM
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
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 ?
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10-22-2009, 09:50 PM
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
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
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10-22-2009, 09:54 PM
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
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"
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10-26-2009, 06:36 PM
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
Luvmypickup,
Welcome  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
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10-27-2009, 06:21 AM
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Location: Oz
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
I am trying to post up some pics... but it says I cant post attachments...
What do I do ????
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10-27-2009, 06:39 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Oz
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
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 !
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10-27-2009, 06:47 AM
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
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
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10-27-2009, 07:13 AM
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
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
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10-27-2009, 07:23 AM
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
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10-27-2009, 09:58 AM
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Mine is Louder Than Yours
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
I want that bumper. That is awesome.
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10-27-2009, 03:40 PM
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
holy hell of a bumber...
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10-28-2009, 12:36 AM
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
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Thanx go to my youngun if this works
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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! 
What I find a bit odd tho is that your VIN decodes as cab-chassis truck, yet you have a regular pickup truck bed...
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Last edited by M.L.S.C.; 10-28-2009 at 12:39 AM.
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10-28-2009, 01:47 AM
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Big Dreamer, Small Bank
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
WOW! Its RHD!
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Last edited by hick; 10-28-2009 at 01:47 AM.
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10-28-2009, 02:09 AM
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
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. ;)
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10-28-2009, 11:10 AM
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Mine is Louder Than Yours
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
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What I find a bit odd tho is that your VIN decodes as cab-chassis truck, yet you have a regular pickup truck bed...
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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.
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10-28-2009, 03:00 PM
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Re: Finally got some American Steel
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.
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