Need help deciphering what exactly my truck is

[Wrenchstench92]

Hey guys how are you all doing? So I'm trying to figure out what exactly my truck is. Meaning, the registration says it's a 1970 AM General M35A2C. I know it's a 2.5 ton and cargo because it has the updated version where all the sides fall down. But where I'm confused, is the VIN number is NKOECZ which when I search it is a 72 or 73 deuce. The serial number is 30316

here are pics to help


Also so some pics of the truck



I also want to add that it has heat and works from the factory, I'm told this is extremely rare?

 

[Wrenchstench92]

Just did more research, getting more confused. None of the numbers on the truck match any records. If someone could, please help. Thanks

 

[CARNAC]

Please check the 2016 VIN INFO thread. This is the clearing house for these questions.

This is your registration number NKOECZ and it is actually NK0ECZ because there are not any O (Oscar) in registration or serial numbers, only 0 (zero). Same with the number 1 and there is no I (as in India).

 

[dmetalmiki]

I reckon that places your truck around 1986 or so. I will be interested to hear just what year it actually turns out to be though. And on reflection, check if it is sprag permanent or air selectable front wheel drive .
Air selectable confirms an 80.s truck.

 

[doghead]

Heaters are not rare.

 

[dmetalmiki]

Just noticed it has air shift, So a 70,s truck.

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Just noticed it has air shift, So a 70,s truck.

Air shift transfer cases could be found in any era truck. Although the early trucks had sprags many were upgraded to air shifts later on.

The best way to find out the year would be to find the serial number stamped on the frame (typically in the driver's side front wheelwell). Just from the pics posted anything that might hint to a year/original configuration could have possibly been changed (dropside bed, transfer case, sheet metal, and data tag).

 

[Wrenchstench92]

Ok thanks for the response guys. I will check out that thread. Seems to me somewhere along the line this thing was incorrectly registered. Oh well. The front axle is air operated.

 

[clinto]

The 30316 is a partial VIN. You're missing a 4 digit prefix.

Go look on the drivers side framerail, near the pitman arm. You'll likely find a number there, like 0125-30316, 0225-30316, etc.

Let us know what that is.

 

[Wrenchstench92]

Ok will do in the morning. I'm an on call roadside diesel mechanic. Just got home from 10am yesterday.

 

[Wrenchstench92]

Ok good morning guys. Numbers on frame rail are
0125- 30316

 

[clinto]

That's a 1966-1967ish model I think. There's a thread somewhere around here which breaks down all the prefix's and what they mean.

 

[Wrenchstench92]

Also from what I can see, left front (driver) bumper says "T6-54" and passenger says "A-ARN6"
there is a placard in the cab under the specs card that says it was reconditioned 1-89 at LEAD, odometer at that time was 10mi.

 

[Wrenchstench92]

Did some searching, found a thread from years ago that DDoyle posted. Sent him a PM, he was saying in that thread that he stumbled across a deuce with 0125-xxxxx in the frame, but had NK0 as the reg. Which is my situation. Getting interesting now

 

[Wrenchstench92]

Ok. So I need to see if anyone has or can find this Technical Bulletin:
TB9-2300-390-50

tgis is what the day a plate says the truck was reconditioned to

 

[bikeman]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?149710-2016-VIN-INFO-Thread-Please-Read

 

[DavidWymore]

Ima bet M35A1. Electric horn=older.

 

[DavidWymore]

I don't think those are orig data plates, they're refurb plates.

http://www.militarytrader.com/milit...jeep_and_am_general_2_12-ton_truck_production

 

[Wrenchstench92]

Ok bikeman, posted the info you requested in the 2016 VIN Decoding Thread. Thanks in advance.

 

[Wrenchstench92]

I wouldnt doubt that man, because there is no contract # and there is nothing there where it says MFD By. Still, let's see if something comes up with bikeman's search. I just want to restore this thing to original, so I need to start by knowing exactly what it is. It also has what I've learned is called a slave receptacle, what exactly do you use that for? I see its for electrical, but is that to run accessories on the exterior of the truck?