stalker21
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Age: 37
Loc: Canada
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 01-18-12 01:58 PM - Post#2180730
i am having trouble decoding my serial number for my what i was told is a 57 Chevy 1ton. i will enclose some pictures and the serial number in hopes that you can help.
I was told that the 6cyl that it currently has is an original crate motor installed in 1964 when the gentlemen i bought it from purchased it and had put on only 20,000 miles. Please let me know if there is any other info that i might need to get to properly identify my truck.
Model # 1423
Serial # 71423607745
Engine # C199550
Body Serial # 12477
I truly hope i can get the help i need to restore this good ol'boy.
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 David Hayward
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01-20-12 01:13 AM - Post#2181310
In response to stalker21
I think it's a 3/4-ton ...Model 1423 should be a chassis-cab. The engine number is appropriate for a 1957 235 and the 'C' indicates light commercial variant, up to 1 ton.
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stalker21
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01-20-12 05:10 PM - Post#2181589
In response to David Hayward
Thank-you for your time and info it will help me out a lot. I am going to try and post some pictures of it soon so that it might help the search along.
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David Hayward
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01-24-12 01:47 AM - Post#2182844
In response to stalker21
If you contact Vintage Vehicle Services in oshawa they may be able to tell you what the ex-crate engine is from the serial number, thoughy the block casting number will also tell you!
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stalker21
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01-25-12 12:12 AM - Post#2183173
In response to David Hayward
i looked at the block behind the distributor and the number appears to be gone. but i will check with that service thank you again for your help.
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 foyth
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02-06-12 04:07 PM - Post#2187900
In response to stalker21
I need some help with finding parts for my 1950 GMC truck. The engine number is hard to read but it looks like a 54 or 56 Chevy straight six has been installed in this truck. I haven't found any VIN info on this old a truck. Later VIN numbers had 17 numbers, mine is A228211263
Engine number is either
3836848 or
5886848
GMC serial number on door is FC 101 98190
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David Hayward
Deceased RIP David
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Age: 57
Loc: New Forest, UK
Reg: 04-10-99
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02-07-12 01:23 AM - Post#2188058
In response to foyth
The # 3836848 headcasting number identifies it as a 1955-56 235 Chevy engine.
You might also try this site and forum:
http://www.oldgmctrucks.com/
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SteveW
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02-09-12 06:00 PM - Post#2188925
In response to foyth
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/VIN.htm
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cac...
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