3, 4,: You'll have to google, research and Wiki those Questions/Stats. I.E. Oldcarmanual project documents online. GM Heritage Center online. 55-59 Factory Assembly Manual and 55-59 Maintenance Manual (sold reprint or used.) Other members here and undercarriage pics online.
No. 6. Info already given. The frame is a "C" channel shape. The VIN , If Chevy and not GMC, if not painted over or rusted out, is on the top flange of the "C" channel frame near steering box. Forward or rearward of that area. Look straight down with hood open or look thru wheel well. Big bright flash light. Not your cell phone.
No. 10 is really impossible without a pic or five.
Factors are:
1. VIN legality
2. Rust
3. Completeness
4. Originality
5. Running/driving
6. Overall condition, dents , bondo, windows, dash, seats, chrome.
7. Rust
8. What motor and trans, smoke? leaks?
9. Tires and wheels
10. Patina
11. Rust
12. History
13. Rust
14. Seller motivation
15. Wife/partner support
16. Your funds now and for restore
17. Your DIY abilities and knowledge
18. CA Black plates?
19. CA Back fees? (non op status?)
20. Shipping
EDIT:
What is the actual wheel base 114" or 123"?
It has a obvious Napco rarity factor, it's tri five, 57 has the neatest grille, but it's a long bed. Another possible indicator of 3/4T. They only came in long beds.
1957 1/2 T is 5000 GVW, factory NAPCO is 5400/5600 GVW. As I said, an upfitted Napco is legit and will still say 5000 GVW.
I think 3/4 is 6900 GVW
1/2 and 3/4 2WD front leaf count= 6, Factory Napco= 7
1/2 2WD rear leaf count= 7, Factory Napco= 8
3/4 2WD rear leaf count= 9, Factory Napco= 10
All kinds of other stuff designates a borne 1/2 or 3/4, brake size, rear ratio, ....
P.S. I don't know anybody who would let you title the truck without you paying them the money first. I would not.
