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04-05-2004, 05:44 PM
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VIN # Question
Does anyone know if the VIN number will tell if a truck is a long or short bed?
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04-05-2004, 07:01 PM
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It should! Just got to a site(I dont have the address here) and decode it.
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04-05-2004, 07:58 PM
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VIN # Question
Dave;
I checked my GM parts books and the VIN number does not tell wheelbase. Doug |
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04-05-2004, 08:49 PM
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Just checked mine and i guess i was wrong. sorry bout that
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04-05-2004, 09:37 PM
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Thanks for the help.
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04-05-2004, 11:36 PM
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wouldn't the frames be differently lengths between long and short beds?
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04-06-2004, 09:53 AM
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Yeah. I was looking at a project to convert a long bed with totaled frame into a short bed.
I have an extra shortbed chassis, swapping sheet metal would be cheaper than having a bent frame straightened. I was wondering if the VIN would create a problem with the authorities. |
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04-06-2004, 12:18 PM
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Normally they verify the VIN by the one in the cab. On don't think you would get in trouble for swapping frames, it is just swapping VIN's that would cause you grief.
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