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| | | | Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 37 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 37 | I am new to Stovebolt. I just purchased a totally original, Chevy truck,1940 1/2 ton, Short bed.I consider myself lucky. My question? I thought all trucks had Vin numbers that included the letters KC..My Vin number (on title as well) starts 8KB059601.
I think chevy put some trucks on passenger frames. Could this be the puzzle. It is a truck, stamped with a car Vin? Any help appreciated. This site is so
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | Looks like they used the Vehicle Serial Number as the VIN. Your data plate should be on the right cowl under the hood. <CLICK> 8=Atlanta GA KB=Model Number 05=Made in May 9601=8600th vehicle made in May.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Here is a very slightly different (and not really significantly different) interpretation: Vehicle/Unit Serial Number = 8KB059601 8 = Atlanta, GA truck/vehicle assembly plant KB = 1940 Model Number = Master 85 car05 = Made in May 9601= 8600th vehicle made in May = 8601th Master 85 car assembled that year (1001 was 1st vehicle, so subtract 1,000 from number on plate) Truck ID plate stamped with a car Vehicle Unit Serial Number? or Plate from a car that was later put on a truck? Are there other possible interpretations? | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | I didn't catch that. I wonder if it still has the special hex/clutch head screws.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | Those screws would be KEY information to verify the originality of the VIN plate!
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"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Screws could be important/key, but, since screws can be removed from one vehicle and installed on another vehicle, it would not be conclusive that the plate and/or screws come on that truck.
It would never be 100% certain that the plate had not been unscrewed from a car and then screwed on a truck? Or, it could be that a car code was mistakenly stamped onto a truck plate. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 37 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 37 | Thanks for all the info guys. I will check again. I bought it from a guy, who bought the truck from N.C., from a guy who's Pop was a car dealer decades ago.He in turn has had the truck for 25 yrs. That Vin number does show up on title. Will update. Thanks again | | | | | Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 37 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 37 | Whew...OK. found out the plate is not riveted, but has hex screws.Rusted. Dealer did some research and he thinks it may have been listed as a delivery truck. Dunno about that.The other probability is that it maybe one of the last Truck bodies they put on a car chassis. His mechanic lifted the truck and he strongly believes it's the original Frame and body.The nice thing, The dealer said if I was uncomfortable he would refund my partial payment. I don't think so. This truck is perfect for me. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Beebs,
You now have another interesting story about your truck.
Congratulations. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | Car frames are boxed, truck are channel.
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