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1979 GMC K1500 Jimmy Utility (Blazer/Jimmy)

1979 GMC K1500 Jimmy: 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/1979.yml).
Confidence 95%
TKR189Z518873
6.6L (400 cu.in.) V8 (R)
Engine
Utility (Blazer/Jimmy)
Body
Fremont, CA
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1979 GMC K1500 Jimmy

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code T GMC
Chassis Code K Conventional cab, 4WD
Engine Code R 6.6L (400 cu.in.) V8 (R)
Series (GVW) Code 1 1/2 ton (K1500)
Body Type Code 8 Utility (Blazer, Jimmy)
Year Code 9 1979
Plant Code Z Fremont, CA
Serial Number 518873 Unit #518873

Basic Information

MakeGMC
ModelK1500 Jimmy
Year1979
Body StyleUtility (Blazer/Jimmy)
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine6.6L (400 cu.in.) V8 (R)
Cylinders8
Displacement6.6L (400 cu.in.)
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantFremont, CA
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceGM Truck