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Hey guys. My dad is convinced that our chevy is from 1951.

The VIN number starts with KAD, which means its a 1952 right? starting with K and all..

I tried the Vinbuster:
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/vin/vinbuster.html
But this is what came out:


So this doesnt help me.. Anyone who knows how i can find out as much as possible about our truck?

Hy Raoul, I'm not very familiar with American truck serial numbers, but that looks like an engine serial number not the trucks serial number, the V.I.N. buster won't decipher engine serial numbers. Many jurisdictions used the engine number to title the truck, but the V.I.N. buster only deciphers the truck serial number. 1951 was the only production year that the doors were equipped with turn down door handles and a vent window, hope that helps.

Well thats what my dad said, and thats what our truck has. So that quite solid, aslong as these are the original doors.

But our truck is registred here in sweden as a 1952 truck. So i try to get some american information to send to our vehicle registration office, so they can do it right and make it a 1951 in the documents aswell.

Also, this "vin number" is stamped into the passenger side of the chassis just above the front end of the suspension of the frontwheel.

Also, this doesnt help to much either..:
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/i...potting%20Guide/AD%20Spotter%20Guide.pdf

There should be a small stainless steel plate spot welded to the drivers side door pillar with a number stamped on it. Than number is the body/chassis serial number, which is what the vin buster will decode.
There shouldn't be a number on the frame, or at least not one put there by the factory. The number you have on the frame more than likely was put there after the engine was changed, as it does appear that you might have a '52 engine in a '51 truck (not uncommon). There also is a possibility that the doors could have been changed, which is also not unusual.

That plate is painted and looks smooth and even.. How do i remove the paint without removing important information?

GOT IT! NICEEEE

Serial # : 8JP*****
Mfg Year : 1951
Model : 3100 1/2 ton
Wheelbase : 116 inches
Plant : Atlanta, GA

You guys think the vin buster is enough for our vehicle registration office is enough to make them change the registration details?

Raoul,

Can you post a link to a photograph of the plate, so we can see the code?

Or, mail a photograph of the plate to me and I will post it.

KAD is not a prefix shown in 51 or 52 car or truck engine or vehicle serial numbers.

It says
KAD2358824
On the chassis at the passengerside.
It says
8JPI-17121
On the plate on the door pillar.


Why do you need pictures ?

No pictures needed now - I think the KAD code was not an original code (nor in an original location) for a USA truck in 1951.

Have you tried here,
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/index.htm

Sometimes trucks were not titled till the year they were actually sold. If it was built in '51, but not sold till '52 that could explain why it was registered that way.

yes, back in the 50's vehicles were titled as the year of first sale, not year of manufacture - also that number on the frame was not stamped at the factory, it was added later - the 'vin' on the title is what counts, and that number should be found on the truck, either on the door tag or the engine, if the title matches the number on the frame you might be opening a can of worms trying to get them to change the year on the title

Bill

I was under the impression actual stamped chassis # didn't come into use until the second series Task Force trucks.
AFAIK AD first series trucks simply had the alloy plate in the LH door jamb.

Even if the screen print is worn off/weathered and assuming it's still there,you should be able to read the serial number along the bottom,that's how I found mine.

I also thought '51s were a one year only deal,that's unless the doors on your truck have been changed out in the past Raoul.
They for me were the main identifying part for a '51. i.e. turn down handles and 2 piece glass.