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Hello; I'm Laurence. I am a recovering 'Fordaholic'. But I've jumped in the deep end with my new addiction - a 1967 Tilt Cab Chevrolet truck - and require lifeline. From Model T Ford to a water tanker is more than 'one giant leap' for this man, thus I turn to the knowledgeable aficionados of this site for learned advice in resurecting this well-worn hauler. First request, if I may, would be for interpretation of the VIN which is: TS437P103205. I think the 'T' if for 'Tilt'; the '7' for 1967? The remainder is Greek and my 'Net searchings have been to little avail. Understanding just what stands before me is crucial prior to wrench application, and I would certainly appreciate any and all help in solving my (first) problem. Thank you.

Lawrence:
Welcome to the Stovebolt Website, your new home for all the answers other sites leave us scratching our balding heads. You will find just about everything you need here!
Try the 'Search' feature in the upper right hand section of this page and type in the Google box: VIN.
You will get, among other links:
"Deciphering your Chevrolet V I N -- A Stovebolt Tech Tip".
Good luck and don't forget to send us a picture of your non-F**d.
Keep the faith, trust me, there is someone here to help you.
Once again....Welcome!
Mitch

Thank you for providing a direction; alas, it appears my vehicle is too new to register on the VIN decoder.I've a Motors manual ordered - would such information be contained therein?

Hy Laurence and guys, I looked up the V.I.N./serial number in a 1962-71 medium duty parts book, while there are some "errors" in that number here is what i was able to determine
T = Tilt cab
S = six cylinder gas engine
4 = series 400-450
37 = normally the cab to axle code, however these digits do not correspond to any in the code record, code numbers for Chev. range from 06 - 31, GMC range from 56 - 81
P1 = body and brake type code, note there are no letters in this code, the code numbers range from 02 - 62, this truck would most likely be an 03 = cab w/o air brakes
the remainder is the regular production number.
Hope that helps.

Thank you, SS. Your figures narrow the options nearer to my guess of 3 to 5 ton tilt cab (T) vehicle - with a GVW of 20,000lbs probably the latter - and it does have a six (S) cylinder engine. Brakes are normal hydraulic. Once the snow melts enough to gain full access, I shall attempt the next hurdle: identifying engine size. Great response on this site. I certainly am indebted.

Engine size would almost certainly be a 292 as that was all that was offered in that size truck in 67'.

...which of course leads me to ask: 292 identifiers? Or are there obvious markings?

Many. Push rod cover is 6" tall, 230-250 is 4" tall. The block itself is 1-3/4" taller than the smaller CID blocks. The bellhousing bolt pattern is the same as the SBC and BBC bolt pattern so the same trannies will fit it. It will have staggered motor mounts. The dipstick location is on the RH side approximately 2/3 toward the rear through 67' and further back (3/4) on the 68+ units. Several other differences to distinguish from the smaller L6 engines. Casting numbers will tell the story. There are too many to list here so post them and I or someone will help you out.

Armed with this new information I shall take note of such feature(s) when next viewing the engine. That is, if it should ever cease snowing up here thus allowing access. (Where is global warming when it's needed?) Many thanks for your help.