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Feb 1, 2008 | 09:18 PM

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nitronigs

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79 E Series van

Hi I just purchased an 1979 van and wanted to know what wheelbases they came with i think mines a short wheelbase style? Any other links to decode the vin number would be appreciated.......Thanks

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Feb 1, 2008 | 09:53 PM

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in 1979

Short wheel base = 124"
Overall length = 186.8"

Long wheel base = 138"
Overall length = 206.8"

if its an extended cab then its longer but it would be very obvious if it was an extended cab.

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