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01-19-2014, 12:13 AM | #1 |
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"KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?
My VIN plate has "KC" on it at the beginning. What does it mean?
Here is my complete VIN number. KC2545T128479 I know that it is a: 3/4 ton (127 inch wheel base 7500LBS) Truck 1965 model year built in Tarrytown N.Y. 128479 build / series number It is a 2WD truck. Why does it have K&C? Any and all info is appreciated! Thanks in advance, Dan |
01-19-2014, 11:30 AM | #2 |
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Re: "KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?
That is REALLY strange. No logical explanation except a factory mistake, the K simply should not be there. What is stamped on the frame, does it match? What about your title?
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01-19-2014, 11:51 AM | #3 |
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Re: "KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?
The Pennsylvania title matches "exactly" as the tag is stamped in picture.
Not sure about the frame. I just bought the truck Friday (1-17-14) and don't know a whole lot about them yet. Where do I look for the frame or other VIN stampings on the truck? Thanks, Dan The pics are from it's journey home Friday. The previous owner put a 1972 disc brake full frame setup under front and 1972 rear in it so it has the Chevy 5 on 4 3/4 bolt pattern which I thought was a big PLUS! It's a Custom cab model with a 292 6 cylinder. Here is the Tag. Don't know much about the trim and paint codes. |
01-19-2014, 12:01 PM | #4 |
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Re: "KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?
It is 5X5 lug pattern on rims.
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01-19-2014, 12:09 PM | #5 |
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Re: "KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?
Is that what 1972 trucks had 5 lug on 5 inch?
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01-19-2014, 12:10 PM | #6 |
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Re: "KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?
Yes, all the way up to 87 I believe.
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01-19-2014, 12:12 PM | #7 |
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Re: "KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?
Not good, I wanted to put a spare set of Weld wheels on it when it's done.
Thanks for the info though. |
01-19-2014, 03:17 PM | #8 | |
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01-19-2014, 03:55 PM | #9 |
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Re: "KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?
Chevy trucks had 5 on 5 all the way up to 1998. Looks like a good project what are your plans?
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01-19-2014, 04:13 PM | #10 |
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Re: "KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?
Thanks for asking.
A semi restore and lowering. Was thinking a "Ratrod" look also. |
01-19-2014, 04:50 PM | #11 |
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Re: "KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?
I can't add any knowledge on the 'K', but that truck would look a lot like mine if you dropped it.
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01-19-2014, 05:28 PM | #12 |
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01-19-2014, 05:32 PM | #13 |
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Re: "KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?
Second place for vin left side frame rail below drivers door.
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01-19-2014, 11:18 PM | #14 |
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Re: "KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?
Tarrytown truck built april 1965
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01-20-2014, 09:14 AM | #15 |
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01-20-2014, 10:41 AM | #16 |
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Re: "KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?
The C is for 2wd
The K is a special destination code. Chevrolet put these codes at the start of the vin. GMC put them in the middle. Only on trucks that needed the special destination code. K is correct for Pennsylvania. Here is some lit from 69. Sorry I don't have lit for 65.
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01-20-2014, 11:55 AM | #17 |
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Re: "KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?
Very interesting, I've learned my new bit of trivia for the day. Thanks bruceman1968 !
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01-20-2014, 12:40 PM | #18 |
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Re: "KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?
Thanks bruceman1968 for the great info.
I was starting to think I would never figure it out or it was a miss stamp. Dan |
01-20-2014, 12:52 PM | #19 |
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Re: "KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?
it is more than likely a miss stamp. so you will have a rare $50,000.00 truck. there should actually be a 5 in place of the K. what does it say on your written registration?
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01-20-2014, 04:03 PM | #20 |
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Re: "KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?
Here is the title or written registration. It matches exactly. I was told that I am the 3 owner of the truck. In the same family from new.
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