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Old 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)
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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,
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Old 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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Old 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.
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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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.
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Old 01-19-2014, 03:17 PM   #8
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Re: "KC" on VIN plate. What does it mean?

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Where do I look for the frame or other VIN stampings on the truck?
Underhood, on top of the left frame rail, forward of the engine mount. Circled yellow in the picture:
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Old 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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Old 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.
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Old 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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Old 01-19-2014, 05:28 PM   #12
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I can't add any knowledge on the 'K', but that truck would look a lot like mine if you dropped it.
Looks good....that's what I was thinking. Thanks for the link.
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Old 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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Old 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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Old 01-20-2014, 09:14 AM   #15
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Tarrytown truck built april 1965
How can you tell it was built in April?
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Old 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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Old 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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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.
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Old 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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Old 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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