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69-72 · 01-22-2017, 04:42 PM

Could someone take some measurements of where the holes for the vin plate on a 1970 pickup should be? �� I just need the position down from the latch indentation.

**special-K** · 01-22-2017, 05:23 PM

I get 9 3/4" from center of outer lower latch bolt hole to center of outer upper VIN-plate rivet

69-72 · 01-22-2017, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I get 9 3/4" from center of outer lower latch bolt hole to center of outer upper VIN-plate rivet

Thanks, is that a 71 or 72 you measured? The vin plate for a 70 is higher up than a 71 or 72

**special-K** · 01-22-2017, 07:08 PM

Yes, I did measure my '72. I never thought about that. I guess the jamb vent makes 71-
/72s lower. I just checked a cab I have but it looks like it's a '69. Sorry for giving bad info.

BugzC10 · 01-22-2017, 07:29 PM

I measured 1-7/16" from the edge of the latch indentation down to the center of the left rivet

69-72 · 01-22-2017, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

I measured 1-7/16" from the edge of the latch indentation down to the center of the left rivet

Awesome! Thanks

James Pierce · 01-23-2017, 09:33 PM

If you take the vin plate off for paint where do you find those funny rivets to
replace it?

69-72 · 01-23-2017, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Pierce

If you take the vin plate off for paint where do you find those funny rivets to
replace it?

It's illegal to remove thE Body tAg Yourself

And they are commonly referred to as rosette rivets.

El Dorado Jim · 01-24-2017, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Pierce

If you take the vin plate off for paint where do you find those funny rivets to
replace it?

google "rosette rivets" and you can buy them, a little pricey...

**jocko** · 11-14-2017, 10:45 PM

There are 2 full VINs: metal tag and SPID in the glovebox. There is a partial VIN on the frame rail topside in the vicinity of the steering box.
EDIT: Would use the partial frame VIN only if the SPID didn't exist or the gb door had been changed. Also - actually check the frame VIN first if you're gonna let them see it - might be embarrassing if you learned you had a cab or frame swap in front of the little ol DMV lady.

01-22-2017, 04:42 PM	#1
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	1970 Vin Plate location Could someone take some measurements of where the holes for the vin plate on a 1970 pickup should be? �� I just need the position down from the latch indentation. __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

01-22-2017, 05:23 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1970 Vin Plate location I get 9 3/4" from center of outer lower latch bolt hole to center of outer upper VIN-plate rivet __________________ "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 ~

01-22-2017, 07:08 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1970 Vin Plate location Yes, I did measure my '72. I never thought about that. I guess the jamb vent makes 71- /72s lower. I just checked a cab I have but it looks like it's a '69. Sorry for giving bad info. __________________ "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 ~

01-22-2017, 07:29 PM	#5
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: 1970 Vin Plate location I measured 1-7/16" from the edge of the latch indentation down to the center of the left rivet Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

01-23-2017, 09:33 PM	#7
James Pierce Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cle Elum, Washington Posts: 164	Re: 1970 Vin Plate location If you take the vin plate off for paint where do you find those funny rivets to replace it? __________________ cascadeheavychevy 67 C10 327 4speed 69 C20 350 4WD 4speed 69 C20 350 4WD 4speed 69 C20 350 4 soeed 69 C20 CST 350 Auto 70 C10 307 4speed 71 GMC Supr 350 Auto 70 C10 350 Auto 67 CST 327 Auto

11-14-2017, 10:45 PM	#10
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,995	Re: 1970 Vin Plate location There are 2 full VINs: metal tag and SPID in the glovebox. There is a partial VIN on the frame rail topside in the vicinity of the steering box. EDIT: Would use the partial frame VIN only if the SPID didn't exist or the gb door had been changed. Also - actually check the frame VIN first if you're gonna let them see it - might be embarrassing if you learned you had a cab or frame swap in front of the little ol DMV lady.



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