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I need help I have a 1962 c-10 with 6 cyl...the code stamped on the pad to behind distributor is FI20IB I cant not find anything to decode this stamp...plz help. thx

awsumtim (I like that name),

FI20IB is part of an engine serial number, which in 1962 (and 57-63) only provides a serial number and model number and assembly plant code.

F = 3100 truck 235
12 = December
01 = 1st
B = I cannot find that code for 1962 (maybe someone has better/more information)
B was used on Powerglide car 235s in 1962

Find and post block & head casting codes and date codes to better ID your engine.

If your engine is from a 1962 truck, here is decoding info.

1962 car codes.

cool thanks I guess chevy used a capitol I instead of a 1 in this case, that threw me off. does 3100 denote a GMC rather than a chevy?

Find the date casting codes and we can be more specific.

Look again at my post above, I added a little more information.

3100 is a Chevrolet 1/2 ton designation.

Also, USA GMC did not use 235s.

This topic has been double-posted.

Here is pertinent information from the other post:

1. serial # is 12 digits 2C154L106542 cant find charts that this number lines up with.

2. block cast number behind distributor CON4 K280

3. block 3769716

4. passenger side of cyl head B57 848 850

5. driver side of cyl head 3836848 GM21

1. What serial number? The Vehicle Serial Number or Engine Serial Number?

2. K280 - block date casting code
most likely:
K = 11 = November
28 = 28th
0 = ?? = most likely 1960

3. 3789716 = ?

4. no useful for IDing anything

5. 3836848 - code used from 1956-1962

serial # is 12 digits 2C154L106542 cant find charts that this number lines up with.

this is the VIN number

Is that serial number and/or "VIN"

on the plate between the hinges of the driver's side door,
and/or is it on the engine,
and/or is it on the title/registration?

on the plate between the hinges of the driver's side doorand/or is it on the title/registration?

YES IT IS ON PLATE ON DRIVER DOOR AND ON TITLE.....

NO NEED TO YELL

"1. serial # is 12 digits 2C154L106542 cant find charts that this number lines up with."

2 = model year =1962
C15 = truck type = 127" ("long bed") light delivery truck
4 = cab and pickup bed
L = assembly plant - maybe Los Angeles, CA (not listed for 1962)
106542 = 6,542th vehicle out of that plant that year

sorry not yelling I just did all caps so it would stand out and you could easily see my reply.....

thx for info

another question how can I put a pic of my new 62 c-10 next to my user name In my profile? I click on add photo then click on the photo I want to add and all it does is open up it does not add it to my profile at all.....

I think that photos are not allowed in profiles.

However, I think that links to photos are allowed. Add the link to a photo as text and see what happens.