47-55.1 Vin number location - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crushermechanic · 12-24-2021, 10:26 PM

Can anyone tell me where the vin number is on a 51. Is it stamped on the frame anywhere. The tag is gone from the door sill.

mr48chev · 12-25-2021, 03:12 AM

You are seriously out of luck as there is no vin anywhere on any original AD truck frame that I know of.

If you have the title with the proper Door post serial number as the vin you can buy a new door post tag for 25 dollars from one of several vendors including classic parts, Then find a set of stamps with the right font and stamp the number in it. Those outfits also sell the correct rivets to install them with. That may or may not pass inspection.

crushermechanic · 12-26-2021, 10:55 AM

Was the vin stamped on the engine block. I have an original engine and transmission.

GreasyLikeaBurger · 12-26-2021, 05:18 PM

No, there was only a VIN plate that was riveted into the drivers door jamb between where the door hinges attach to the body
https://www.bowtiebits.com/store/sto...earch_Words=id
https://www.classicparts.com/1951-52...ctinfo/33-013/

**joedoh** · 12-26-2021, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by crushermechanic

Was the vin stamped on the engine block. I have an original engine and transmission.

there is a number on the block, and a lot of states used that number for registration, but its not the same number that would have been on the serial plate.

if you plan to keep that motor in the truck I think depending on your state you can title it on that.

crushermechanic · 12-26-2021, 11:39 PM

Not planning on running that engine. It's getting a BB. I bought it from a non title state so I will have to get a registration from there and can then get a title. I will just have to figure out a Vin

mr48chev · 12-30-2021, 07:07 PM

Joedoe nailed it. Some states used the engine block serial number up into the mid 50's as the vin while others used the body serial number on the door post/

If you have the title and the serial number on the pad on the block matches the title for your own sake hang on to that block with the serial number until you get the truck on the road and then are able to have the block matched to the title when you request a title that reflects an engine change. The state will then either use the door post tag or issue you a new state vin tag. Having that block is absolute gold though.

Block serial numbers are usually three letters with a string of numbers behind them. Door post numbers can be decoded on a number of sites .

https://chevytrucks.org/advance-design-vin-decoder/

https://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/VIN.html

http://sanjosechevys.org/Tech/tech_d...chevtrucks.htm

crushermechanic · 12-30-2021, 09:20 PM

I don't have a title for it or a Vin plate. That's why I was hoping it was stamped on the frame.

12-24-2021, 10:26 PM	#1
crushermechanic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 357	Vin number location Can anyone tell me where the vin number is on a 51. Is it stamped on the frame anywhere. The tag is gone from the door sill.

12-25-2021, 03:12 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,400	Re: Vin number location You are seriously out of luck as there is no vin anywhere on any original AD truck frame that I know of. If you have the title with the proper Door post serial number as the vin you can buy a new door post tag for 25 dollars from one of several vendors including classic parts, Then find a set of stamps with the right font and stamp the number in it. Those outfits also sell the correct rivets to install them with. That may or may not pass inspection. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around. Last edited by mr48chev; 12-25-2021 at 03:21 AM.

12-26-2021, 10:55 AM	#3
crushermechanic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 357	Re: Vin number location Was the vin stamped on the engine block. I have an original engine and transmission.

12-26-2021, 05:18 PM	#4
GreasyLikeaBurger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 190	Re: Vin number location No, there was only a VIN plate that was riveted into the drivers door jamb between where the door hinges attach to the body https://www.bowtiebits.com/store/sto...earch_Words=id https://www.classicparts.com/1951-52...ctinfo/33-013/ Last edited by GreasyLikeaBurger; 12-26-2021 at 05:40 PM.

12-26-2021, 11:39 PM	#6
crushermechanic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 357	Re: Vin number location Not planning on running that engine. It's getting a BB. I bought it from a non title state so I will have to get a registration from there and can then get a title. I will just have to figure out a Vin

12-30-2021, 07:07 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,400	Re: Vin number location Joedoe nailed it. Some states used the engine block serial number up into the mid 50's as the vin while others used the body serial number on the door post/ If you have the title and the serial number on the pad on the block matches the title for your own sake hang on to that block with the serial number until you get the truck on the road and then are able to have the block matched to the title when you request a title that reflects an engine change. The state will then either use the door post tag or issue you a new state vin tag. Having that block is absolute gold though. Block serial numbers are usually three letters with a string of numbers behind them. Door post numbers can be decoded on a number of sites . https://chevytrucks.org/advance-design-vin-decoder/ https://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/VIN.html http://sanjosechevys.org/Tech/tech_d...chevtrucks.htm __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-30-2021, 09:20 PM	#8
crushermechanic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 357	Re: Vin number location I don't have a title for it or a Vin plate. That's why I was hoping it was stamped on the frame.



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