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finishing up my 1940 chevy cab hot rod sitting on a Ranger Frame w/SBC. Question concerns the data plate, which appears to be mounted on the passenger side cowl area. I can only see the VIN stamped at the bottom right (5KD12xxxx) and a '58' stamped in the middle. I know the main codes but not the 58. ?????

thanks, George

5KD12xxxx
(Where is the '58' stamped in the middle of what?)

What are the "main codes" that you know?

5KD12xxxx
5 = Kansas City, Missouri plant
KD = 3/4 ton "standard" light commercial truck
12 = month number = December

xxxx - 1,000 = sequence/serial number for that model in that plant

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/4010.htm

The number 58 is stamped in the middle of the plate.........at least thats all I can see. The 5KD12xxxx is in the very bottom right corner. After looking closer, the 58 may be only part of what was once there? Maybe the GVW? Could that be 5800 lbs GVW for this 3/4 ton model? I am considering a new blank tag to mount on the passenger side upper cowl that has a space for model and gvw-lbs. What model name should be stamped in the space for Model on a new/blank tag from Chevys from the 40's? thanks, George

Still looking for some pics and explanations of where the data plate on my 1940 should mount. I know its the passenger side cowl, but have only see two and one was in the middle the other at the bottom, both vertical. How about more pics and info?

Thanks, George Penick in Tallahassee FL

Here is where mine is ('46 1.5T). Passenger side cowl, mounted vertically. All I have see used the funny Chevy "clutch head" screws to hold them on. Hope this helps.

Data Plate Pic

thanks, I;m getting more in tune with that lower area, tag sitting on its side. Thanks, george

thanks again, I've now see two in that same position! Can one find two clutch head screws locally?

WE have to have a state police inspection here in Arkansas. Not sure how Florida handles builds. But can get in some hot water here if u fiddle with the vin tag
I wouldn't mess with it if it were me. Its ur project and u know best. The alternative would be they may end up titling it as a ranger

Theres a build story on the HAMb where a guy didn't title his project right and it was stolen. When they recovered it he lost out as they titling was illegal.

Really not trying to rain on ur parade sounds like a cool project. Just trying to help

Clutch head screws are available!
Clutch Head Screws
Harold

Thanks, been there and done that! know dealing with the DMV can and usually is a HASSLE, here or anyplace!

So............my truck is already titled as a 1940 Chev, and there are no inspections at all in fl(unless you are applying for a title for a new build)not even an annual safety inspection. I am very mindful to put the tag back where it came from, but I did get a shiny new one and yes, I am keeping the old one too that only still shows the stamped VIN as the printed stuff is long gone.