Originally Posted by Truckrolet
1955 and I think 1956 didn't have them listed on the specification plate. Does Chevrolet tie the serial number to the paint color? I've looked at that GM Heritage site and don't understand it now. Years ago I got a report for one of my 58 trucks and it had nothing about paint color.
Does anyone know anything about this?

The paint codes were stamped (typically 3 numbers) on the GVW plate...nothing about paint or trim is found in the chassis/body serial number.

Here's a sample of the paint codes...

Jet Black in 1955 = 637

Jet Black in 1956 = 729

Jet Black in 1958 = 700-A

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Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
1984 Jeep CJ7
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Silver Spring, MD