Numbering started at 1001. That would be the first truck. Truck number 8001 would be the 7001st one. For it to be 7000 the first truck would have had to be number 1000.

"It's just a phase. He'll grow out of it." Mama, 1964

1956 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100
1953 Chevy 6100 "The Yard dog"
1954 GMC Suburban Now with a new proud owner.