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cheyguy · 04-24-2003, 12:45 PM

I'm looking at a 71 GMC Grande Sierra thats in pretty good condition. (just a BUNCH of little stuff missing/damaged) I have two questions that are concerning me,
1. The VIN plate on the door sill is gone. The VIN # in the glove box matches a sticker on the inside of the door, I couldn't see/find the frame stamp. Is this going to be an issue for me down the road?
2. The glove box data sheet shows "Cheyenne Super Package", is this typical for GMC's?
Thanks in advance, Mike

lpaine · 04-24-2003, 01:22 PM

I'd be a little worried about that missing V.I.N #, why would someone take it off? I wonder if there is another truck running around somewhere using that # for registration. Maybe have your local D.M.V. do a title search. Don't know about your other question, just my .02 worth.

dat · 04-24-2003, 01:46 PM

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe that "Cheyenne" was a Chevy only designation, even on the glove box labels.

Other than Custom and Super Custom, GMC had Sierra and Sierra Grande packages.

**CPNE** · 04-24-2003, 02:00 PM

Regarding the glove box option wording, I believe GMC's used same option codes as Chevy to denote their options even though they were marketed as Cheyenne Super and Sierra Grande. Therefore it would stand to reason that the description associated with the option # would not vary on the production line as GMC and Chevy's were built on same production lines.

I believe your glovebox is correct. The missing VIN tag makes me suspect about the trucks history.

My 2Cents

Brewski* · 04-24-2003, 02:41 PM

GMC did use the same options codes and names. Here one from a 72 GMC Jimmy designated Cheyenne

Tynee · 04-24-2003, 03:00 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but there should be a VIN stamped into the frame close to the power steering box. I'd check that against the sticker and the glovebox. If it matches, I wouldn't wory about it. If it's like my local DMV, You'll have to show them where to look for the VIN anyway.

*dtlilly* · 04-24-2003, 03:05 PM

I too would worry about the missing tag. I got Tennessee antique plates for my truck. There is a form that needs to be signed by a law enforcement official, and he/she is obligated to do a visual vehicle inspection that includes checking correct numbers.

You can just send the title to Nashville, and get regular plates if you live in a county that does not perform smog and safety checks. You would be okay, unless you were in an accident, and the cop checked for vin information, then you might lose the truck and have to answer to a higher authority.

Be very carefull about deciding to buy that truck, unless the owner is willing to go with you to a State Patrol office, and the truck could be inspected and issued a new vin number, that is a sticker with bar code installed by the State Patrol.

I don't think you can even junk a vehicle in Tennessee without a vin tag. Some junk yards will accept a vehicle without a title, but not with a missing tag.

dat · 04-24-2003, 04:21 PM

OK, I stand corrected. Mine just has the Custom package listed on the glove box but it's a '68.

Blue Beard · 04-24-2003, 04:50 PM

Here's my 72 GMC For Sale............
Only things not original, wheels and van tilt (professionally wired in)

Daves72'GMC · 04-25-2003, 07:37 AM

Mine has the Cheyenne super Pkg and is all origional. It's the same option as the Chevy trucks.

04-24-2003, 12:45 PM	#1
cheyguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 217	71 GMC I'm looking at buying, Questions I'm looking at a 71 GMC Grande Sierra thats in pretty good condition. (just a BUNCH of little stuff missing/damaged) I have two questions that are concerning me, 1. The VIN plate on the door sill is gone. The VIN # in the glove box matches a sticker on the inside of the door, I couldn't see/find the frame stamp. Is this going to be an issue for me down the road? 2. The glove box data sheet shows "Cheyenne Super Package", is this typical for GMC's? Thanks in advance, Mike __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super '80 Custom Deluxe '75 Blazer

04-24-2003, 01:22 PM	#2
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	I'd be a little worried about that missing V.I.N #, why would someone take it off? I wonder if there is another truck running around somewhere using that # for registration. Maybe have your local D.M.V. do a title search. Don't know about your other question, just my .02 worth. __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

04-24-2003, 01:46 PM	#3
dat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central MN Posts: 88	Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe that "Cheyenne" was a Chevy only designation, even on the glove box labels. Other than Custom and Super Custom, GMC had Sierra and Sierra Grande packages. __________________ '68 GMC 1500 LWB Fleetside w/350 & 3 spd (for now)

04-24-2003, 02:00 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Regarding the glove box option wording, I believe GMC's used same option codes as Chevy to denote their options even though they were marketed as Cheyenne Super and Sierra Grande. Therefore it would stand to reason that the description associated with the option # would not vary on the production line as GMC and Chevy's were built on same production lines. I believe your glovebox is correct. The missing VIN tag makes me suspect about the trucks history. My 2Cents __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

04-24-2003, 02:41 PM	#5
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	GMC did use the same options codes and names. Here one from a 72 GMC Jimmy designated Cheyenne Attached Images Last edited by Brewski; 04-24-2003 at 02:47 PM.*

04-24-2003, 03:00 PM	#6
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Correct me if I'm wrong, but there should be a VIN stamped into the frame close to the power steering box. I'd check that against the sticker and the glovebox. If it matches, I wouldn't wory about it. If it's like my local DMV, You'll have to show them where to look for the VIN anyway. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

04-24-2003, 03:05 PM	#7
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I too would worry about the missing tag. I got Tennessee antique plates for my truck. There is a form that needs to be signed by a law enforcement official, and he/she is obligated to do a visual vehicle inspection that includes checking correct numbers. You can just send the title to Nashville, and get regular plates if you live in a county that does not perform smog and safety checks. You would be okay, unless you were in an accident, and the cop checked for vin information, then you might lose the truck and have to answer to a higher authority. Be very carefull about deciding to buy that truck, unless the owner is willing to go with you to a State Patrol office, and the truck could be inspected and issued a new vin number, that is a sticker with bar code installed by the State Patrol. I don't think you can even junk a vehicle in Tennessee without a vin tag. Some junk yards will accept a vehicle without a title, but not with a missing tag.

04-24-2003, 04:21 PM	#8
dat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central MN Posts: 88	OK, I stand corrected. Mine just has the Custom package listed on the glove box but it's a '68. __________________ '68 GMC 1500 LWB Fleetside w/350 & 3 spd (for now)

04-24-2003, 04:50 PM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	72 GMC Here's my 72 GMC For Sale............ Only things not original, wheels and van tilt (professionally wired in) Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-25-2003, 07:37 AM	#10
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	Mine has the Cheyenne super Pkg and is all origional. It's the same option as the Chevy trucks.



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