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#1235335 09/18/2017 10:49 PM
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There are some letters and numbers on the VIN plate of my recently purchased 1966 Suburban that I cannot decipher. They are above the actual VIN number, and I have already figured that out.

What does C-66-25 above the VIN number mean?

See below for what is on the VIN plate.

CHEVROLET DD

C-66-25

C1466B108439

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http://c10source.com/wp-content/upl...-GMC-Truck-VIN-Identification-Sheet-.pdf

My guess:

C1466B

C = conventional (2 wheel drive)
14 = 1/2 ton standard wheel base

6 = truck type = Suburban
6 = year = 1966

B = Baltimore
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I have already figured that out.

It is the C-66-25 above the VIN that puzzles me.

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Can you post a photo of the ID plate?

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Here is a picture.
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Nice photo - Doug 57

Sorry, I cannot find documentation for decoding all the information on that year ID plate.

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I think that this Suburban was used at Fort Rucker. Perhaps it has something to do with it being a military vehicle

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The DD appeared on Vin Plates about 63-66. GM wanted dealers to stamp the D-elivery D-ate in there. Not many did. The paperwork handled that and some were dislodged by stamping.

The C-66-25 is a Government Contract Number. Military Vehicle.


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Thanks.

I decided to name my "66 Sudurban "Bilko"

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Perfect!


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What a great show and great actor.



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