Thanks bruceman1968! Very cool indeed. I was deciphering my Model number, using
http://www.caaarguide.com/sub1/id442.html which had my burban listed as a 3-door wagon with liftgate. The burban has the barn doors (aka cargo doors?), so I was wondering someone had done a swap before getting to me. Your 67-72 K10 decoder ring produced this:
VIN = CKE162F145864
C = Chevy
K = 4WD
E = V-8
1 = 1/2 ton
6 = Suburban
2 = 1972
F = Built in Flint Michigan
145864 serial number
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Model KE10916
K = 4WD
E = V-8
1 = 1/2 ton
09 = 127" Longbed (Wheelbase Length)
16 = Suburban/Cargo doors
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which seems much more accurate! Thanks again!!