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1978 Chevrolet K10 Blazer Utility (Blazer/Jimmy)

1978 Chevrolet K10 Blazer: 1/2 ton conventional cab, 4wd; GM body type 8 = Utility (Blazer, Jimmy). Decoded from the GM Truck VIN System tables (see config/vin_patterns/gmtruck/1978.yml).
Confidence 95%
CKR188F118434
400 cu.in. V8 175 HP (R)
Engine
Utility (Blazer/Jimmy)
Body
Flint, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era

Source: General Motors Truck VIN System cards; gloveboxoptions/LMC/gmcpauls (1967-72).

No factory image on file
1978 Chevrolet K10 Blazer

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code C Chevrolet
Chassis Code K Conventional cab, 4WD
Engine Code R 400 cu.in. V8 175 HP (R)
Series (GVW) Code 1 1/2 ton (K10)
Body Type Code 8 Utility (Blazer, Jimmy)
Year Code 8 1978
Plant Code F Flint, MI
Serial Number 118434 Unit #118434

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelK10 Blazer
Year1978
Body StyleUtility (Blazer/Jimmy)
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine400 cu.in. V8 175 HP (R)
Cylinders8
Displacement400 cu.in.
Horsepower175 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantFlint, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceGM Truck