1974 GMC Stepside "Super Custom 1500" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bbyeater · 05-01-2012, 06:11 AM

Hey guys, this is my first post on this site. My dad has a 1974 GMC stepside Super Custom 1500 .He wants to get more info about the truck. For some reason, every site we go to it can decode the VIN, and that has got us wondering. the VIN is TCZ144Z502401. The truck was olrigianly a 454 Truck. It currently has a 350 with the trubo 400 tranny. When he bought the truck he was told that the rims and tires were olrignal too. However, these are the same rims and tires that were used on the 74 Stingrays. Is it possible this was a special order truck? I have tried to find a 74 Stepside Super custom, and I have only been able to find one. It has the 6 clynder. I have found plently of Long boxes and 2500's.

What does the Super Custom means, is it a trim package? If so what is the difference between the base model and this one.

'82 steppin · 05-01-2012, 07:13 AM

Im having a trouble decoding my VIN also here it is 2GTEC14HTC1506517
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RandyP · 05-01-2012, 07:39 AM

T = GMC
C = 2 wheel drive
Z = 454 V8
1 = 1/2 ton
4 = Pickup
4 = 1974
Z = Fremont CA
Last 6 digits are control #'s only.

That's all we can tell you about your truck unless we have the option label (SPID). The wheels, without seeing a photo it is impossible to tell you a single thing other than "they are probably aftermarket and not factory", but that's just a guess.

The Super Custom was the next to the bottom in trim level with only the Custom level being lower. The Custom and Super Custom were probably mostly found as work trucks.

RandyP · 05-01-2012, 07:44 AM

2GTEC14HTC1506517

2GT - Canadian built GMC
E - GVW range 6001-7000
C - 2 wheel drive
1 - 1/2 ton
4 - 2 door
H - 305CI V8
T - check digit only
C - 1982 year
1 - Oshawa Ontario plant
remaining 6 digits are control #'s

'82 steppin · 05-01-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

2GTEC14HTC1506517

2GT - Canadian built GMC
E - GVW range 6001-7000
C - 2 wheel drive
1 - 1/2 ton
4 - 2 door
H - 305CI V8
T - check digit only
C - 1982 year
1 - Oshawa Ontario plant
remaining 6 digits are control #'s

Why every truck I get is heavy?

thanks for decoding it
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Keith Seymore · 05-01-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by '82 steppin

Why every truck I get is heavy?

thanks for decoding it
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The GVW is not what the truck weighs; that's the "base weight" (aka "curb") plus the payload capability.

So GVW is what it weights totally loaded up with people and cargo.

K

Keith Seymore · 05-01-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

The wheels, without seeing a photo it is impossible to tell you a single thing other than "they are probably aftermarket and not factory", but that's just a guess.

Agree.

Additionally, it's not physically possible for GM to use the same wheels on a '74 Corvette and a '74 pickup, since the bolt circle on the Corvette is 5 holes on a 4.75" diameter, and the truck is 5 holes on a 5" bolt circle.

K

**special-K** · 05-01-2012, 08:28 AM

The Super Custom is mid-level trim. Most work trucks would be Customs. The next level was Sierra/Grande. It has some chrome,but not all,and the interior was nicer,but w/o carpet (I believe). That would be a pretty special truck. I'm sure it was ordered by someone who wanted a toy. Stepside were hot in the '70s and that one was obviously intended to be a hot truck. Tel us more...color,other options. The engine has nothing to do with trim level and neither do most options. A base model truck can have more on it that top of the line. But,there are certain trim features the top of the line comes with that aren't available on a lower trim level. The SPID is the sticker that lists all the options w/codes. It's white with a blue border at the top listing VIN and model #s

**N2TRUX** · 05-01-2012, 11:45 AM

Welcome to the forum bbyeater. Post pics when you can.

**special-K** · 05-04-2012, 06:27 AM

You're in Hillsboro,what state?Not Virginia by chance? Sounds like a cool truck

bbyeater · 05-04-2012, 06:55 AM

I live in Oregon. I will be over at my parents today, I will get pictures of the truck.

bbyeater · 05-05-2012, 12:30 PM

Here are some pictures.

RandyP · 05-05-2012, 02:01 PM

I thought you wanted the wheels ID'd or something?

bbyeater · 05-05-2012, 02:49 PM

Yes, sorry here they are.

J Knight · 05-05-2012, 03:11 PM

Yep those are factory rally's. Probably not original to your 74, those look like 8in wide with the 77-87 center caps and an aftermarket spinners.
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bbyeater · 05-05-2012, 04:06 PM

They are 12s in the back and 10 in the front. Now that you have seen pictures what would the vaule of something like this be?
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J Knight · 05-05-2012, 04:35 PM

You can get those wheels new, 8" to 10" for a little over $100 per wheel.
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bbyeater · 05-05-2012, 04:40 PM

I am sorry I meant for the truck
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J Knight · 05-05-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bbyeater

I am sorry I meant for the truck
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Actually the Admins here don't allow these kind of questions unless you are a supporting member.
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05-01-2012, 06:11 AM	#1
bbyeater Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: hillsboro Posts: 7	1974 GMC Stepside "Super Custom 1500" Hey guys, this is my first post on this site. My dad has a 1974 GMC stepside Super Custom 1500 .He wants to get more info about the truck. For some reason, every site we go to it can decode the VIN, and that has got us wondering. the VIN is TCZ144Z502401. The truck was olrigianly a 454 Truck. It currently has a 350 with the trubo 400 tranny. When he bought the truck he was told that the rims and tires were olrignal too. However, these are the same rims and tires that were used on the 74 Stingrays. Is it possible this was a special order truck? I have tried to find a 74 Stepside Super custom, and I have only been able to find one. It has the 6 clynder. I have found plently of Long boxes and 2500's. What does the Super Custom means, is it a trim package? If so what is the difference between the base model and this one. Last edited by old Rusty C10; 05-01-2012 at 08:35 AM.

05-01-2012, 07:13 AM	#2
'82 steppin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Kingdom of Bahrain Posts: 148	Re: 1974 GMC Stepside "Super Custom 1500" Im having a trouble decoding my VIN also here it is 2GTEC14HTC1506517 Posted via Mobile Device

05-01-2012, 07:39 AM	#3
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 1974 GMC Stepside "Super Custom 1500" T = GMC C = 2 wheel drive Z = 454 V8 1 = 1/2 ton 4 = Pickup 4 = 1974 Z = Fremont CA Last 6 digits are control #'s only. That's all we can tell you about your truck unless we have the option label (SPID). The wheels, without seeing a photo it is impossible to tell you a single thing other than "they are probably aftermarket and not factory", but that's just a guess. The Super Custom was the next to the bottom in trim level with only the Custom level being lower. The Custom and Super Custom were probably mostly found as work trucks. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

05-01-2012, 07:44 AM	#4
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 1974 GMC Stepside "Super Custom 1500" 2GTEC14HTC1506517 2GT - Canadian built GMC E - GVW range 6001-7000 C - 2 wheel drive 1 - 1/2 ton 4 - 2 door H - 305CI V8 T - check digit only C - 1982 year 1 - Oshawa Ontario plant remaining 6 digits are control #'s __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

05-01-2012, 08:28 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1974 GMC Stepside "Super Custom 1500" The Super Custom is mid-level trim. Most work trucks would be Customs. The next level was Sierra/Grande. It has some chrome,but not all,and the interior was nicer,but w/o carpet (I believe). That would be a pretty special truck. I'm sure it was ordered by someone who wanted a toy. Stepside were hot in the '70s and that one was obviously intended to be a hot truck. Tel us more...color,other options. The engine has nothing to do with trim level and neither do most options. A base model truck can have more on it that top of the line. But,there are certain trim features the top of the line comes with that aren't available on a lower trim level. The SPID is the sticker that lists all the options w/codes. It's white with a blue border at the top listing VIN and model #s __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-01-2012, 11:45 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 1974 GMC Stepside "Super Custom 1500" Welcome to the forum bbyeater. Post pics when you can. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-04-2012, 06:27 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1974 GMC Stepside "Super Custom 1500" You're in Hillsboro,what state?Not Virginia by chance? Sounds like a cool truck __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-04-2012, 06:55 AM	#11
bbyeater Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: hillsboro Posts: 7	Re: 1974 GMC Stepside "Super Custom 1500" I live in Oregon. I will be over at my parents today, I will get pictures of the truck.

05-05-2012, 12:30 PM	#12
bbyeater Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: hillsboro Posts: 7	Re: 1974 GMC Stepside "Super Custom 1500" Here are some pictures. Attached Images

05-05-2012, 02:01 PM	#13
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 1974 GMC Stepside "Super Custom 1500" I thought you wanted the wheels ID'd or something? __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

05-05-2012, 02:49 PM	#14
bbyeater Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: hillsboro Posts: 7	Re: 1974 GMC Stepside "Super Custom 1500" Yes, sorry here they are. Attached Images

05-05-2012, 03:11 PM	#15
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 1974 GMC Stepside "Super Custom 1500" Yep those are factory rally's. Probably not original to your 74, those look like 8in wide with the 77-87 center caps and an aftermarket spinners. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

05-05-2012, 04:06 PM	#16
bbyeater Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: hillsboro Posts: 7	Re: 1974 GMC Stepside "Super Custom 1500" They are 12s in the back and 10 in the front. Now that you have seen pictures what would the vaule of something like this be? Posted via Mobile Device

05-05-2012, 04:35 PM	#17
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 1974 GMC Stepside "Super Custom 1500" You can get those wheels new, 8" to 10" for a little over $100 per wheel. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

05-05-2012, 04:40 PM	#18
bbyeater Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: hillsboro Posts: 7	Re: 1974 GMC Stepside "Super Custom 1500" I am sorry I meant for the truck Posted via Mobile Device



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