VIN Question

[Acrylicophobia]

Ok, so the truck is a 1979 Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale 4x4 auto, 305 from an '85 something (according to previous owner), D44 up front, GM 12 bolt in back. Not sure which transmission, or which gear ratios for axles.

I have done some searching on a few forums and the internet, but I'm stumped by what the R over the 4 means in my VIN, unless it's a Heavy 1/2 ton.





*edited to clarify question*

[zieg85]

http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/techinfo/73-91VIN/1979truck.pdf 

[Acrylicophobia]

I apologize, I forgot to specify in my question. I've looked at VIN decoders, but what does the R over the 4 mean? 400 sm blk 4 bbl?

[Captkaos]

Never seen one like that... 

[Acrylicophobia]

Just bumping this to see if anyone here now might have any input.

[Blazin]

In 25 plus years of playing with these trucks I have NEVER seen a VIN tag that looked like that!

[BADAZ chevy guy]

I've never seen one either. What does the VIN read on the title?

[audrima]

just a question, what country did it come from? last time I saw that it was on a UK car.


M

[bake74]

just a question, what country did it come from? last time I saw that it was on a UK car.


M

     She might have a good point.  How many of us have inspected VIN#'s from vehicles in other countries.

[BADAZ chevy guy]

In 1979 -80 the 3rd digit on a VIN is the engine code. 'R' would have been a 400cid V8. Why there's a 4 under it? I have no idea.