Theft Warning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dtlilly]

I may have a problem...I purchased a GMC 4x4 shortbed truck in July 2002 that is of 1967-1972 design. It was sold to me as a 1971. After reading this board, I decided to investigate my own truck since I live in Tennessee (GO Titans!!). My title matches the tag in the door pillar VIN. But heres the problem. It has a 12 digit VIN starting with KE134S------. After a decode from the 67-72 web site here, this is not the correct number for the truck.

The truck is a piece together. I have a half ton truck. 350 engine and tranny, with a np205 T-case. There is 3/4 or 1 ton 8 lug suspension under it. The glove box door is off a chevy and void of a tag. The front bumper is of 71-72 chevy design, and has a chevy embossed tailgate with chevy tailgate band.

I was told by the seller that originally the truck came with a 402 engine, but he purchased the truck with no drive line. He built a 4 bolt main 350 very well (runs strong with good cam lope), built 350 tranny with shift kit, custom built race quality drive shafts. The np 205 was worn and leaking. The body is very straight with the exception of previously steel repaired rockers and cab corners (now rust holes again) and a fiberglassed floor.

I have the T-case out and all gears/berring look good. My oil leak is from a severely cracked adaptor (see my previous thread post in 67-72 truck and engine drivetrain post).

Does anyone have any idea why there might be a discreptancy with the model year? Also, As a responce from one of my previous thread posts noted, a new adaptor can be located at a GM dealer. I tried Chuck Hutton Chevrolet here in Memphis, and was told that they are a discontinued item. My transmission man located one available from NATIONAL DRIVETRAIN, but the cost to me will be $385.00!! I ordered it, but may cancel on Monday before they ship if anyone has any ideas.