The ’72 was previously owned by family, I had always admired how original the truck was and how well optioned it came from the factory. Before owning this ’72, I had owned a ’70 K20 and another ’72 half-ton short bed. I had always thought that a truck like this one would be worth restoring. I purchased the ’72 in 2007, the family members that owned it before me had owned it for approximately 10 years. It is believed to be purchased locally in Phoenix and had two prior owners. The first owner owned the truck for a relatively short period of time, the second owner for about 20 years.
This is a rough approximation of the ownership timeline.
- 1972-1977…First Owner
- 1977-1997…Second Owner
- 1997-2007…Third Owner
- 2007-Present…Fourth Owner
Breakdown of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
VIN: CCE142Z____64
C Chevrolet truck
C 4×2 – Chassis Designation
E V8 Gas – Engine Designation
1 1/2 Ton – GVW Range
4 Pickup with Cab and Bed – Model Code
2 1972 – Model Year
Z Fremont, California – Assembly Plant
____64 XXX,X64th unit build – Vehicle Serial Number
Model Number: CE10734
C 4X2 Chassis Designation
E V8 Gas – Engine Designation
1 1/2 Ton – GVW Range
07 42″-47″ – Axle Dimension
34 Fleetside Pickup – Body and Brake
Engine Pad: T1IO8TLM
T = Tonawanda, N.Y. Plant
1I = November
08 = Eigth day of the month
TLM = 1972 Truck, 402 (CID), 210 (HP), 400 (Transmissing), L-47 (Regular Production Option), AR (Air Injector Reactor), 10, 20
Rear Casting: 3999290 Hi Perf Pas
3999290 = 1972 402 240 (HP), 2 bolt main, 4.094 & 4.125 (Bore and Stroke)
Exhaust Manifold:
RH: GM1 RH 3994046 N
LH: GM1 LH 3994045 N = 1973-75 LH 454 Police
Frame: 3999910 10-12-14 (left and right side)
Frame: 0(S)7510