getting a square body burb... VIN decode info?

[Longhorn Man]

I know we have an acurate 67 - 72 vin decode chart... is there one over here in the square body side? I'm getting a 77 or 78 3/4 ton, and would like to get some info on it. I doubt you can tell me much about it through the VIN, but i also have some pics I am working on to post.... I'd hate to bastardize some special promotion rarety.
Anyways, the VIN is;
CCS268F135410
All I know is it is a fugly old beast, 454/TH400?14 bolt (what kinda gears can I expect?) 3/4 ton 2 wheel drive, cruise control, guages (no tach) front A/C, not sure if it is a 3 row seat, or just 2, Tilt and cruise control, and I'm sure a few other cool items. just over 100,000 miles, minimal rust for an ohio square body... rust bucket by cali to texas standards.
I'm probably just going to use it for parts... but you guys may prevent a rare truck from getting chopped.
I doubt it is anything rare... but the photos will show here shortly.
Ohyeah, where would the SPID/option sheet be located?

[Longhorn Man]

ok.... photo time...
no caption needed...


Rubber floor mat (with home carpet tossed on top) and a very ugly seat...






Nice rear!


Anyone know what kinda numbers these put out back then?

[Longhorn Man]

more...



And.. save the rust for last...








That back window actually works too! (is that worth much when parting out?)





So, from these photos... is there any real good options there? Does the tilt bring in much $$? back window motor? The eng/trans/rear aren't getting sold.... but is there much there besides dead weight that may help get some of my money back?

[N2TRUX]

Andy- If your using the drive-train, there isn't much left. You can sell the front suspension for a 67-72 C-20 conversion. The front bumper looks good, and it appears the door panels are keepers. Beyond that, pickens are slim.

[clinebarger]

I like it. but im bais to 3/4ton suburbans

[Longhorn Man]

ken, thsat's what i kinda figured. However, i know there's been a bunch of 50th truck sliced and diced and scrapped when they were still restorable... and they always say... "I had no idea"...
So I had to check.
Never thought you'd see me owning a square body huh?
think jacki will be mad when I scrap it?

[tvblazer78]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Never thought you'd see me owning a square body huh?
think jacki will be mad when I scrap it?

I was thinking you got lost..

[Longhorn Man]

LOL!!!!
Some of the square bodys are starting to look good to me, but they are far and few between for me.

This is NOT one of the good looking ones.

[Jonboy]

I really like square bodies, and that is not one of the good looking ones to me either.

The option sheet should be in the glove box. If not, check the inner fenders. That's where they were on the earlier trucks. Rear gear is probably 3.73, but may be lower.

[N2TRUX]

Andy right now there are very few squares Burbs that are "highly" sought after. Big blocks in Burbs were fairly common especially on 20's.

Am I surprised that your digging squares? Not at all! I always knew you to be a man of good taste...

[Longhorn Man]

LOL! thanks ken!

[redneckgirl]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Never thought you'd see me owning a square body huh?
think jacki will be mad when I scrap it?

Only if it looked like my old girl...then I'd have to hurt you!!

[Longhorn321]

Hey Andy, Are the drivetrain parts for the truck (think I remember something about the caddy motor goin south?), the burb or "other"?

[Longhorn Man]

for the longhorn.

[jeffspower]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

for the longhorn.

NO! You can't do that!

I think we need to start a "find a Caddy engine for Andy" thread

[Longhorn Man]

lol... it may be a temp motor, it may prove to be a keeper.
If I run another caddy motor, it'll have to be a fresh one, or at least fresh-ish.

[N2TRUX]

I did overlook the column. The tilt column can bring a buck or two.

[79Silv4x4]

Dash pad looks good from what I can see but shipping those can be a PIA. . . .

[mbgmike]

I have all the actual vin number sheets from GM on a year to year basis. from the 70's to 2009 I can't publish them as they are copyrighted but will look it up

You are correct on not finding out much from the vin I thought maybe the sheets would give more for a 1978.
chevrolet
conv cab
454 cid 240 hp 4 bbl
3/4 ton under 8000 gvw
Flint Mi

I will see if I can find more

[Longhorn Man]

thanks!
I have since realized I had a book with the VIN decode in it...
Ken, I kinda assumed there was some value in the tilt. Didn't the column change at some point, or is it a direct swap 73 - 87 (73 - 91 in 30 series and burb/blazer)

[Longhorn Man]

i'm also assuming the inst panel is worth a couple bucks too... 100 MPH speedo and guages.

[N2TRUX]

Yes, the cluster will sell if everything is working. It would bring more if it were a tach dash, but a good working clock dash should sell too.

[Ron 586]

I had a loaded up 77 1/2 ton burb and loved it. 454 with dual stright pipes to the rear bumper. 6 mpg was just more than I could stand. Engine and trans are out of it and rest is up for grabs. Woody already got the cruise control and I'm keeping the tilt but the rest will be in the swapmeet area.

[69swbman]

hey mgbmike can u still look up vin numbers if so do mine please
1g8ek18h2ef159312

[72 CustomCamper]

Originally Posted by 69swbman

hey mgbmike can u still look up vin numbers if so do mine please
1g8ek18h2ef159312

Here's what LMC's vin decoder comes back as.
1G8- Chevrolet MPV
E - 6001-7000 GVW range brakes
K - 4x4
1 - 1/2 ton
8 - Blazer
H - 305 4BBl Carb
2 - Check digit
E - 1984
F - Flint Mi
159312 - 59,312 th built at Flint in 1984


Chuck