1960 thru 1966

Model Identification

All 1960 through 1966 Chevrolet Series 10-30 trucks are identified by model designations consisting of a letter followed by four digits. The letter identifies the truck type, the first two digits designate the general GVW calssificaton, and the last two digits designate the body or chassis type. For example:

C 25 04

C = Truck type

25 = GVW Classification

04 = Body or Chassis type

 

Model Designation Suffixes

Series 30 models ordered with the optional 7800 lb GVW plate have a model designation ending in the letter "S". For example, C6203S

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GVW Classification

First numeral denotes GVW

1 - 5000 lb (exc PK10)

2 - 7500 lb (exc PK20)

3 - 10,000 lb

5 - 10,000 lb - 20,000 lb

6 - 15,000 lb - 24,000 lb (single axle) 24,000 lb - 30,000 lb (tandem axle)

8 - 18,500 lb - 32,000 lb (single axle) 30,000 lb - 45,000 lb (tandem axle)

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Truck Type Code

C - Conventional cab model with gasoline engine

D & Q - Conventional cab model with diesel engine

A & E - Low-cab-forward (LCF) model with diesel engine

G - Chevy-Van panel model

K - 4-Wheel drive model

L - Low-cab-forward (LCF) model with gasoline engine

M - Conventional cab tandem model with gasoline engine

P - Step-Van or forward-control chassis

S - School bus chassis

T - Tilt cab model with gasoline engine

N, Y, & U - Tilt cab model with diesel engine

V & X - Conventional cab tandem model with diesel engine

W - Low-cab-forward (LCF) tandem model with diesel engine

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Body or Chassis Type Code

 

2 - Chassis-cowl or school bus

3 - Chassis-cab

4 - Stepside pickup

5 - Panel

6 - Carryall (panel rear doors)

9 - Stake

12 - Windshield-cowl

16 - Carryall (tail & liftgate)

23 - Chassis-cab

34 - Fleetside pickup

35 - Forward-control van

42 - Forward-control chassis

45 - Step-Van

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Last updated 11/23/01

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