65 GMC Handivan 1/2 ton?

Hi,
Got a 65 GMC Handivan and wondering if its a 1/2 ton? Vin reads G1001PD18*** and in a prior thread it mentioned all 1st gen's started with G12? Looking to pick up some air shocks for the rear and only listings I can find are for 1/2 ton vans.
Thanks

Thanks for the info. Whats the main difference between the G10 and G12's?

I was wondering, shouldnt my GMC vin number start with G12 instead of G10? Not that it matters, but just trying to figure out how to decode my vin as well. Thanks again for all the help and input.

Welcome to the greatest secrets of our vans..... the VIN's all the car guys get to know all kind of crap about their's and we are left in the dark to guess at it.
Good luck... one thing for sure is if anyone knows the answer they are on here and willing to help

Nos808,
I Have a Chevy G1205. Not sure on the G10/G12 thing but was told that G10's were the standard and window vans and the G12's were commercial sales. I have Gabriel-highjacker air shocks on the rear of mine for giving the rear end a little lift just to level things out when towing. But like G-Man said, these vans are pretty light-duty.....

Thanks for all the info. Wont be loading it up very often at all, but wanted to have the option since Im replacing the shocks anyway. Again, all your input is greatly apreciated.

Hi Don,
Followed everything up to the end. So even though registered and badged as a GMC, its possible that it was built up as a Chevy? Not that it matters either way to me, just interesting that they would sell it as such from the factory. Great info and definately helpful. This site is by far the best source Ive come across. Thanks again.

Nos808,
It is a great site and you can "Search" for topic's we have discussed in the past. I will save you big $$$ and time if you research it first. And if you not sure on something just ask, no matter what it is... someone here has done it or know's someone who has!

Perfect, that was my main concern being that searching for the Chevy parts seems to be much easier. Thanks for the parts pages as well, more info the better and great for cross reference. Much appreciated.

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Looks like 6 slot and 1 latch. Did that denote the model, weather 5 or 6 slot as well as latch count?

Looks like a "Late 65" to me.... after April of 65 and 66 had the extra 6th slot.
Guess GM thought that would help with the cooling .... I have a 66 Chevy, same van. look for any 1963-1966 GMC or 1964-1966 Chevrolet Van parts and you should be good to go.

And before anyone comments on it. Yes, GMC released their first G10-Van in late 63....

Hey Don..were the PB series like step vans,bread trucks,newspaper carriers?
Man,I get more edjumacated every day in here!
Was'nt tryin to thread drift,just wandering.

Great, thanks for all the help and awesome info. I always end up learning alot more than I set out too here. Now, time to put that info to work. Got a long road ahead, but at least its running and legal.

Don,
To Me. An early is an early..... Period! Just happy to have one. in 64 they were still trying to get things right. I think in 65, they did!

Isn't that the way it is with most models? Too many 'bugs' with first year production.About the time its right,body style changes,or replaced with an entirely new model vehicle.

That's the way it is. I'm just now starting to compile a list of parts that are common to all first and second Gen chevy's. Found many other makes and models used the same parts. Even my Jeep CJ has a few parts that are the same as my G10 and a lot of P-series used many of the same parts.