1969 4x4 but has CS Vin code - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Areohbe · 08-05-2015, 12:12 PM

I came across this really nice suburban the other day but noticed the vin started with C instead of K? THe C is for 2 whd and K 4 whd, I cant see anywhere thatthere was a conversion done to it. Can someone with more experience with the K series give me a couple places to look to see that it was a conversion at some time? It runs and drives great so I do want it but needd to know what to watch out for.
Thanks for the help guys.

Bigdav160 · 08-06-2015, 08:52 AM

I don't think there is any difference in the body but I am no expert. It could have had a complete frame change. Someone could have changed the door tag and glove box door from another truck.

All the 2WD Suburban's I've seen have had coil spring rear suspensions. I have seen 4WD conversions that left the coils/trailing bars in the rear. All 4WD would be leaf sprung in the rear.

It has been said, a partial VIN is stamped in the drivers frame rail. I'll take a look at my 4x4 and see if I can locate it.

SocalBurb · 08-10-2015, 11:03 PM

This suburban is now my suburban, and im still curious about the VIN. It has leafs in the rear. No SPID, but the door tag is original and the vin matches the stamp on frame

Keith Seymore · 08-11-2015, 07:27 AM

Does it have a straight 6 cylinder engine? The "S" designates six cylinder.

If not - that could indicate some tomfoolery, the extreme conclusion being perhaps someone did a frame swap and then swapped the VIN on the cab to match the frame.

Or - a factory screw up. I do not recall having to pay attention to the model and engine type when stamping the VIN in the frame - only the sequential portion of the VIN and Chevy vs GMC.

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SS Tim · 08-11-2015, 08:20 PM

Show us what you do have for frame stamp, VIN plate and front spring/core support hangers. What does it have for a driveline?

SocalBurb · 08-23-2015, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Show us what you do have for frame stamp, VIN plate and front spring/core support hangers. What does it have for a driveline?

Here are some photos

ignore the oil leak

**jdl71** · 08-23-2015, 07:56 PM

I'm wondering if someone put 4wd axles under a 2wd frame.

Edit: Strike that. I see the front spring hangers are riveted on.

08-05-2015, 12:12 PM	#1
Areohbe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 54	1969 4x4 but has CS Vin code I came across this really nice suburban the other day but noticed the vin started with C instead of K? THe C is for 2 whd and K 4 whd, I cant see anywhere thatthere was a conversion done to it. Can someone with more experience with the K series give me a couple places to look to see that it was a conversion at some time? It runs and drives great so I do want it but needd to know what to watch out for. Thanks for the help guys.

08-06-2015, 08:52 AM	#2
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: 1969 4x4 but has CS Vin code I don't think there is any difference in the body but I am no expert. It could have had a complete frame change. Someone could have changed the door tag and glove box door from another truck. All the 2WD Suburban's I've seen have had coil spring rear suspensions. I have seen 4WD conversions that left the coils/trailing bars in the rear. All 4WD would be leaf sprung in the rear. It has been said, a partial VIN is stamped in the drivers frame rail. I'll take a look at my 4x4 and see if I can locate it. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

08-10-2015, 11:03 PM	#3
SocalBurb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Orange County Posts: 16	Re: 1969 4x4 but has CS Vin code This suburban is now my suburban, and im still curious about the VIN. It has leafs in the rear. No SPID, but the door tag is original and the vin matches the stamp on frame

08-11-2015, 07:27 AM	#4
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,154	Re: 1969 4x4 but has CS Vin code Does it have a straight 6 cylinder engine? The "S" designates six cylinder. If not - that could indicate some tomfoolery, the extreme conclusion being perhaps someone did a frame swap and then swapped the VIN on the cab to match the frame. Or - a factory screw up. I do not recall having to pay attention to the model and engine type when stamping the VIN in the frame - only the sequential portion of the VIN and Chevy vs GMC. K http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=570059 __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

08-11-2015, 08:20 PM	#5
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,504	Re: 1969 4x4 but has CS Vin code Show us what you do have for frame stamp, VIN plate and front spring/core support hangers. What does it have for a driveline? __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

08-23-2015, 07:56 PM	#7
jdl71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eldon, MO Posts: 1,753	Re: 1969 4x4 but has CS Vin code I'm wondering if someone put 4wd axles under a 2wd frame. Edit: Strike that. I see the front spring hangers are riveted on. __________________ Psalm 23 64 C10 66 K20



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