identifying what year chevy that i have

[dagwood]

hello.. i just became a proud owner of a slightly weathered chevy banaza half ton 4x4. it's full time four wheel drive. the previous owner says the truck is a 75 model. but honestly, i'm just not sure. thank you for your time

[Blazin]

Put your VIN # up. I am sure it will be decoded by someone here.
Congrats on the new used wheels too.

[Irish_Alley]

 and pics to match so we can tell you about what year parts are on it

[dagwood]

thank you.. here's the number  ckr147z167251

[Irish_Alley]

chevy, 4x4, engine 400 4 barrel carb 175hp, ½ton, cab and pick-up box/ or van with high cube, 1977,

[Irish_Alley]

fremont Ca. and the rest is the sequence number

[dagwood]

sweet... and i thank you. i honestly did not think it was a 75 model

[Irish_Alley]

i dont think there's much difference in 75 and 77. same front clip and everything else i think for appearance wise is the same

[Irish_Alley]

1975--Custom line is dropped and Custom Deluxe becomes base model.  Cheyenne Super is replaced by Silverado as top trim level.  Upper trim levels receive brushed aluminum panels on tailgate.  Scottsdale line is also added to the 1975 line-up.  C20 model was made available in a 4 door model minus rear seats.  HEI ignition becomes available, catalytic converters were also made standard equipment on all trucks under 6,001 gross vehicle weight (GVW).  400 small block is available in 4x4 models and changes to the grille make it flush to the front and give it three horizontal bars.   

1976--New Zinc rich primer is added to aid rust prevention.  Deluxe chrome bumpers with rubber impact strips are a new option.  Rally wheels and Sport model are also offered as options. Bonanza trim packages introduced and marketed as a "value" for customers, as three levels are available (YG6, YG7, YG8).  Last year for Chevrolet Orange engines.  Blazer gets new body design with metal roof over front seats and fiberglass over the rear.  Also equipped with integrated roll bar.

1977--Trucks were offered with power door locks and windows are offered along with restyled door panels and optional rear defroster.  1977 trucks also featured new grille design eliminating 4 of the vertical dividers and 1 of the horizontal.  305 V8 is introduced along with styled (wagon) wheels without center caps.  Unique feature: only year to have gold stripe in the center of the side moldings.

was a little wrong in last post lol
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