SSV or not?

[Jolly Roger]

How can one tell if they have a SSV Tahoe?

I have a "GAM" RPO code and this designates it as a "Government vehicle", is that the same thing?

It also came with a push bumper with accessory lighting but I took it off after I bought it.

 

[GreyStone]

do you have the 5W4 rpo code? Also most of the time SSV's do not have DIC switches or steering wheel radio controls.

 

[5strmtrp]

The Rpo codes mentioned is what I have been told it’s an SSV. Not sure if this also puts it in the category, HD cooling and external trans cooler, stock.

What ya do with the push bumper? If you still have it with the brackets and in good condition I might be interested in it.

 

[Jolly Roger]

do you have the 5W4 rpo code? Also most of the time SSV's do not have DIC switches or steering wheel radio controls.

I dont see a 5W4 code. According to the salesman at the dealership, while we were inside finishing the paperwork they had it in the garage ridding the vehicle of its "flashers" in the headlights.
I think he refered to it as an old "Trooper" rig. He said they just installed a new factory radio as well... I dont put any faith into what the man had to say though.
It does has DIC's and radio controls.

The Rpo codes mentioned is what I have been told it’s an SSV. Not sure if this also puts it in the category, HD cooling and external trans cooler, stock.

What ya do with the push bumper? If you still have it with the brackets and in good condition I might be interested in it.

What code are you referring to? The "GAM" that I mentioned, or the "5W4" that GreyStone did?
It does indeed have a external trans cooler, Im pretty sure its on the RPO code list too.
Im in the middle of restoring the push bar. Its made by Ryno I think.

Here is my RPO sticker if that helps..

 

[Big Mama]

Could have been a different gov agency that leaves most things alone.

 

[Jolly Roger]

But typically anyone who finds a "GAM" RPO code is the owner of an SSV?

 

[GreyStone]

But typically anyone who finds a "GAM" RPO code is the owner of an SSV?

No...Government agencies purchase regular vehicles as well as the more severe service work duty versions. Sometimes the regular vehicles go to supervisors, are used as transportation for political dignitaries, or can be used as under cover vehicles as PPV/SSV are usually easy to spot from the outside.

 

[Jolly Roger]

Just looked at the engine hours. 1946 hours and the truck has 73k on it.

 

[Tonyrodz]

No...Government agencies purchase regular vehicles as well as the more severe service work duty versions. Sometimes the regular vehicles go to supervisors, are used as transportation for political dignitaries, or can be used as under cover vehicles as PPV/SSV are usually easy to spot from the outside.

I bought a used 89 Firebird Formula 350 back in 94 that was purchased new by the GSA, and was used by the DEA. Interesting car.

 

[Jolly Roger]

I bought a used 89 Firebird Formula 350 back in 94 that was purchased new by the GSA, and was used by the DEA. Interesting car.

Did it have a secret door in the console for....."stuff"?....
Did you find anything interesting in it?
I keep hoping ill find some clue as to the history of mine but all I have found so far is a U.S. Government ink pen when taking out the seats.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Did it have a secret door in the console for....."stuff"?....
Did you find anything interesting in it?
I keep hoping ill find some clue as to the history of mine but all I have found so far is a U.S. Government ink pen when taking out the seats.

A whole bunch of dead ended wiring and switches. Car was really fast tho.

 

[GreyStone]

I whole bunch of dead ended wiring and switches. Car was really fast tho.

Yes it was!!!....I remember the days of Diablo Malo!!

 

[Big Mama]

Just looked at the engine hours. 1946 hours and the truck has 73k on it.

Running the VIN might give you a little more info.

 

[Jolly Roger]

Running the VIN might give you a little more info.

I PMed GM here on the forum and asked for a build sheet, is this what you mean by running the VIN?

 

[Big Mama]

I was thinking the vin might tell you what agency used it.

 

[Jolly Roger]

I was thinking the vin might tell you what agency used it.

That would be amazing! Id love to know. How would you go about doing such a thing?

 

[PG01]

I PMed GM here on the forum and asked for a build sheet, is this what you mean by running the VIN?

Yes...

 

['99_Tahoe LS 4WD - AZ]

Did it have a secret door in the console for....."stuff"?....
Did you find anything interesting in it?
I keep hoping ill find some clue as to the history of mine but all I have found so far is a U.S. Government ink pen when taking out the seats.

Did you run the CarFax report on it yet?

 

[Jolly Roger]

Did you run the CarFax report on it yet?

CarFax starts my Tahoe's history at the time it was auctioned off to the dealership with 38K on the odometer.
The Auctioneer appears as first owner, the dealership as second, and me as the third.
No indication as to who owned it before is was auctioned.

I have a auto body shop repair bill for paint, A 60 point safety inspection from a shop, and a stereo shop work order for speakers and rear door latches. All preformed while in the dealers possession before being sold to me.

 

[Tonyrodz]

CarFax starts my Tahoe's history at the time it was auctioned off to the dealership with 38K on the odometer.
The Auctioneer appears as first owner, the dealership as second, and me as the third.
No indication as to who owned it before is was auctioned.

Ooooo, CIA/FBI stuff!