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1978 GMC G3500 Chassis Cab Chassis Cab (cutaway)

1978 GMC G3500 Chassis Cab: 1 ton van; GM body type 3 = Chassis Cab. Decoded from the GM Truck VIN System tables (see config/vin_patterns/gmtruck/1978.yml).
Confidence 95%
TGL3380508591
350 cu.in. V8 165 HP (L)
Engine
Chassis Cab (cutaway)
Body
Pontiac, MI (GMC)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era

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

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1978 GMC G3500 Chassis Cab

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code T GMC
Chassis Code G Van
Engine Code L 350 cu.in. V8 165 HP (L)
Series (GVW) Code 3 1 ton (G3500)
Body Type Code 3 Chassis Cab
Year Code 8 1978
Plant Code 0 Pontiac, MI (GMC)
Serial Number 508591 Unit #508591

Basic Information

MakeGMC
ModelG3500 Chassis Cab
Year1978
Body StyleChassis Cab (cutaway)
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine350 cu.in. V8 165 HP (L)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in.
Horsepower165 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantPontiac, MI (GMC)
Plant Code0
Pattern SourceGM Truck