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| | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 259 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 259 | Let's see here.....decoding the VIN # 3KPI-13709
The first digit from your VIN # identifies the assembly plant. In your case that would be the Kansas City, MO Plant.
The second digit identifies the year (K = 1952)
The third digit identifies the Series. (P = 3100) which is a half ton.
The fourth digit identifies the month it was made (I = September)
The last 6 digits represent the production number off the assembly line. 13709 -1001 = 12708
I believe the 4800 is the gross vehicle weight.
Your engine I.D. numbers are located on the flat tab area of the motor by the distributor. Scrape away the grease and you'll find the number stamped on this flat area. Your numbers should be something like KBA 1292 or something like that.
Joe
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