What Chassis Do I have P30 or P32??

[loose nuts]

what if 8th position in vin is the letter N ?

[edgray]

Originally Posted by loose nuts

what if 8th position in vin is the letter N ?

The is no code "N" in the eighth position of a Workhorse Vin number. That space contains the codes for the engine type, and "N" isn't one of the codes used.. Are you sure you have a Workhorse chassis?? If you do, please post the last eight (8) digits ONLY of the chassis vin number; there are several of us who can get you the build sheet for your chassis.

[m.elliott63]

To all of those who deny the existence of a Chevy P37 chassis, I own one. It's rigjt in my vin#. P3x is forward control chassis. P30 is under 16k, P32 is over 16k, and P37 is motor home chassis. When I buy chassis/engine parts I tell the auto parts store I have a P32 with a J envine code as P37 will not come up.

[edgray]

Originally Posted by m.elliott63

To all of those who deny the existence of a Chevy P37 chassis, I own one. It's rigjt in my vin#. P3x is forward control chassis. P30 is under 16k, P32 is over 16k, and P37 is motor home chassis. When I buy chassis/engine parts I tell the auto parts store I have a P32 with a J envine code as P37 will not come up.

I'm sorry Sir, but I believe you are mis-reading the VIN # system.

ONLY the sixth position of the chassis VIN # contains the code for each chassis MODEL. The model P series chassis is always either a "3" or a "5" code in the sixth position. You are correct that the fifth position code of "P" means "forward control", and that the "7" in the seventh VIN# position means it is a "Motor Home Chassis". However, there never was a model P37 chassis, from either GM (Chevy) or WCC.

If you can find a document showing your chassis MODEL, you will see it shows your chassis model as "Pxxx32". It is the first and last two characters of the model number that determines which model you have. The three "x" I placed in my example are in lieu of the three actual digits that are the code for the length of the wheel base of the chassis, as built. I say "as built" because some coach builders modify the wheel base length to accommodate their floor plan requirements.

If you provide the last 8 digits (only) of your chassis VIN #, I will attempt to download the build sheet for your chassis, however some of the older Chevy chassis VINs did not get added to the WCC database, so I can't promise a result that will show you that what I posted above is correct. Regards,
Ed

[Craig1960]

All I know is if you give the OP vin to Napa they will tell you it's a P30.

[edgray]

Originally Posted by Craig1960

All I know is if you give the OP vin to Napa they will tell you it's a P30.

As has been discussed here many times, parts counter guys and some mechanics use "P30" as a generic term, and some even refer to the P32 chassis as a "bread truck chassis" because GM made a similar chassis that was used under thousands of delivery vans. That does not change the fact that neither GM or WCC ever made a P30 model.

[m.elliott63]

Originally Posted by edgray

I'm sorry Sir, but I believe you are mis-reading the VIN # system.

ONLY the sixth position of the chassis VIN # contains the code for each chassis MODEL. The model P series chassis is always either a "3" or a "5" code in the sixth position. You are correct that the fifth position code of "P" means "forward control", and that the "7" in the seventh VIN# position means it is a "Motor Home Chassis". However, there never was a model P37 chassis, from either GM (Chevy) or WCC.

If you can find a document showing your chassis MODEL, you will see it shows your chassis model as "Pxxx32". It is the first and last two characters of the model number that determines which model you have. The three "x" I placed in my example are in lieu of the three actual digits that are the code for the length of the wheel base of the chassis, as built. I say "as built" because some coach builders modify the wheel base length to accommodate their floor plan requirements.

If you provide the last 8 digits (only) of your chassis VIN #, I will attempt to download the build sheet for your chassis, however some of the older Chevy chassis VINs did not get added to the WCC database, so I can't promise a result that will show you that what I posted above is correct. Regards,
Ed

Mine is pre WCC, it's a Gm Chevrolet so not being in the WCC database holds no bearing. I have used the GM vin decoder and it says the 7 after the P and the 3 calls it a P37 motor home chassis. The classification is P32 as far as parts and service goes as this is not dependent on whether or not it is a motor home or a UPS truck.
Regards...drop mic.

[Craig1960]

Originally Posted by edgray

As has been discussed here many times, parts counter guys and some mechanics use "P30" as a generic term, and some even refer to the P32 chassis as a "bread truck chassis" because GM made a similar chassis that was used under thousands of delivery vans. That does not change the fact that neither GM or WCC ever made a P30 model.

Hmmm, I guess I missed something along the way then.

Vehicle Type: Auto/Light Trucks
Year: 1994
Make: Chevrolet Truck
Model: P30 1 Ton - Step Van
Engine: 7.4 L 454 CID V8

Vehicle Information from Decoder
Country: United States
Make: CHEVROLET
Vehicle Type: Truck
Model: P30
Engine Type: V8, 7.4L (454 CID)
Year: 1994
Assy. Plant: DETROIT, MI
Production ID: null
Body Type: MOTOR HOME Strip Chassis
Trim Level: null
Drive Line Type: RWD
Vehicle Class: Commercial Truck
Fuel Type: Gas
Engine Code: N
Manufacturer: General Motors

[edgray]

Note to self: stop trying to help people with chassis pre-dating WCC production. You obviously don't know anything about chassis built by GM.

[UFO Pilot]

Originally Posted by edgray

Note to self: stop trying to help people with chassis pre-dating WCC production. You obviously don't know anything about chassis built by GM.

Ed
Breath in,
Breath out,
Move On.

Hope all is well with you and yours. I miss the good old Workhorse days.

[Soppy]

P30 , P32 ,P37 ,P30 motorhome all seem to be lumped into one category when it comes to buying parts . I have found that most parts stores list the motorhome under a P30 chassis and then a bunch of different part numbers for the same part type with a detailed description of the part. You just have to pick the correct one.

[edgray]

Originally Posted by UFO Pilot

Ed
Breath in,
Breath out,
Move On.

Hope all is well with you and yours. I miss the good old Workhorse days.

Hi Wayne. Thanks for your wise suggestion, Ill take it to heart. Say Hi to Roberta from Sue and me, and Happy New Year!

[UFO Pilot]

Originally Posted by edgray

Hi Wayne. Thanks for your wise suggestion, Ill take it to heart. Say Hi to Roberta from Sue and me, and Happy New Year!

I saw that on a Tee Shirt in New Orleans. I try to remember it but every now and then I forget.

[edgray]

Originally Posted by UFO Pilot

I saw that on a Tee Shirt in New Orleans. I try to remember it but every now and then I forget.

It is actually some Jimmy Buffett lyrics