RPO Question

[HotWheelsBurban]

Thanks guys for your replies,I’ll post my vin now as I have it next to me.Vin is 2gchc39n7j1198169.Just a question do you need to know the RPO codes in order to get some parts from places like Rock Auto?Many thanks

Sometimes, mainly for brake and axle parts. If you don't know what engine and transmission you have, the RPO codes can help there.
I use the VIN sometimes at the parts store too. I have a 99 Burb, used to have another one, and also used to have a '90 square body Burb. When GM made 2 series of trucks in the same years, more information is helpful when buying parts, to be sure to get the correct ones.

 

[454cid]

Thanks guys for your replies,I’ll post my vin now as I have it next to me.Vin is 2gchc39n7j1198169.Just a question do you need to know the RPO codes in order to get some parts from places like Rock Auto?Many thanks

It's helpful when the part changes depending on your RPO. Rockauto often lists RPO's for things where it matters. Example often brake parts will say w (or w/o) R05. R05 is the dual rear wheel option, which of course can change brake parts needed for a particular truck.

 

[454cid]

Sometimes, mainly for brake and axle parts. If you don't know what engine and transmission you have, the RPO codes can help there.
I use the VIN sometimes at the parts store too. I have a 99 Burb, used to have another one, and also used to have a '90 square body Burb. When GM made 2 series of trucks in the same years, more information is helpful when buying parts, to be sure to get the correct ones.

I guess I didn't get to your post before replying..... you already mentioned brake RPOs!

 

[1ton-o-fun]

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I'm guessing that your truck is an '88-'91?

 

[1ton-o-fun]

@1ton-o-fun and @Dropped88 both came and hung out today. Weather didn't cooperate, but it's always good to see friends. And trucks. And friends with trucks

Yes indeed! I have lots of pics on my phone, since my CAMRY didn't have any film in it, lol! (Truck is still down, drove the wife's daily to the show).

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

Well mine has been parked for 3 weeks, can't get to it to work on it, between "work" and the weather. Trying again in the morning.....

 

[Speedy Pete]

No, not necessary. What year is your truck?

Not sure going by what I can find out it’s a 1988/89

 

[GrimsterGMC]

2-Canada, GC-Chevy Truck, H-9001 to 10000 GVWR, C-2WD, 3-1 Ton, 9-Ext Cab, N-7.4 X8 TBI, 7- check number, J-1988, 1-Ontario (assembly line), 198169- serial number

 

[Caman96]

Tough to get info on those early models.

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[Knuckle Dragger]

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I'm guessing that your truck is an '88-'91?

I was thinking it wasn't coming up for me because it was an Aussie vehicle.