1981 Scottsdale - Hidden VIN locations - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

elcamino72 · 04-13-2004, 07:11 PM

Hi guys, my father just purchased what we believe is a 1981 Scottsdale C10. The truck has been rolled over and the VIN is gone from the dash. We don't have a title for it, but in order to get one, we need to come up with the VIN. I know that there are VIN numbers stamped at various locations on the frame, cab, etc. For instance on a 1967-69 Camaro, you can usually find them under the heater box or down inside the cowl. On a Chevelle, they can be in the trunk lip and are on the top of the rear section of the frame. Where would they be located on a 1973-1987 truck?

My dad bought this truck from a body/mechanic shop ... the owner just left it there after he rolled it a year or so ago. The truck is in good shape and just needs the roof and pillers put on the cab as well as some work to the bed. The underneath is clean as a whistle.

Thanks everyone

Kybol · 04-13-2004, 08:31 PM

Not to jack the thread, but would they be in the same places on my 90?

MylilBowTie · 04-14-2004, 01:10 AM

I think its on the frame where the doors are in that area. Someone else might know forsure or where it is.

the baron · 04-14-2004, 04:04 AM

I never found a VIN stamped on the frame of my 1979 C-10

, but on my 1987 Burb , the VIN is stamped twice , once on the frame , just under the driver's door & secondly , on the frame again , between the inner fender and the right front wheel ...

hope this helps...

the Baron

TwinTurbo · 04-14-2004, 04:58 AM

Check the tranny and engine, if the numbers match you can make out the vin from it, just do the math and calculate your check digit, I did the same to get the original VIN for my 82 vette which was titled as an 80 after being stolen and retagged

elcamino72 · 04-15-2004, 03:44 PM

Anyone know where they may be located on the cab itself?

Thanks for all your other replies!!!

Captkaos · 04-15-2004, 04:43 PM

For 73-80 it is a tag in the drivers door frame below the striker bolt.

81-87 will be in the dash visible from the outside on the drivers side.

Nvbowtie · 04-17-2004, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captkaos
For 73-80 it is a tag in the drivers door frame below the striker bolt.

81-87 will be in the dash visible from the outside on the drivers side.

I may be wrong but I think the 78-80 had them on the dash,
due to ID hole in dash for the vin.

My 80 is on the dash no plate on cab door frame

04-13-2004, 07:11 PM	#1
elcamino72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Enola, PA Posts: 29	1981 Scottsdale - Hidden VIN locations Hi guys, my father just purchased what we believe is a 1981 Scottsdale C10. The truck has been rolled over and the VIN is gone from the dash. We don't have a title for it, but in order to get one, we need to come up with the VIN. I know that there are VIN numbers stamped at various locations on the frame, cab, etc. For instance on a 1967-69 Camaro, you can usually find them under the heater box or down inside the cowl. On a Chevelle, they can be in the trunk lip and are on the top of the rear section of the frame. Where would they be located on a 1973-1987 truck? My dad bought this truck from a body/mechanic shop ... the owner just left it there after he rolled it a year or so ago. The truck is in good shape and just needs the roof and pillers put on the cab as well as some work to the bed. The underneath is clean as a whistle. Thanks everyone __________________ Bryan Shook Collector Vehicle Fraud - Click Here!!!

04-13-2004, 08:31 PM	#2
Kybol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 205	Not to jack the thread, but would they be in the same places on my 90? __________________ -90 454ss http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289115843 -04 TRX450R -77 c-10 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290506213 SOLD -82 c-10 SOLD -02 CRF450 SOLD

04-14-2004, 01:10 AM	#3
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	I think its on the frame where the doors are in that area. Someone else might know forsure or where it is. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

04-14-2004, 04:04 AM	#4
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	I never found a VIN stamped on the frame of my 1979 C-10 , but on my 1987 Burb , the VIN is stamped twice , once on the frame , just under the driver's door & secondly , on the frame again , between the inner fender and the right front wheel ... hope this helps... the Baron __________________ 1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

04-15-2004, 03:44 PM	#6
elcamino72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Enola, PA Posts: 29	Anyone know where they may be located on the cab itself? Thanks for all your other replies!!! __________________ Bryan Shook Collector Vehicle Fraud - Click Here!!!

04-14-2004, 04:58 AM	#5
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	Check the tranny and engine, if the numbers match you can make out the vin from it, just do the math and calculate your check digit, I did the same to get the original VIN for my 82 vette which was titled as an 80 after being stolen and retagged

04-15-2004, 04:43 PM	#7
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	For 73-80 it is a tag in the drivers door frame below the striker bolt. 81-87 will be in the dash visible from the outside on the drivers side. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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