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| | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 48 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 48 | on the driver side door panel is the numers 3KPI-13709. the max weight is 4800 lbs. the truck has two leaf springs on each side on the rear. oh yea the thruck is a 1952 chevy 5 window. here are my questions. what is the VIN numbers telling me? is the leaf springs the same on all 1952 1/2 ton chevy trucks? and is it a 1/2 ton truck? what does the 4800 lbs. mean? i was told from the buyer it is a 1952 chevy 5 window 1/2 ton PU. any help would be appreated. the next thing is the engine orginal and how do i tell? where are the casting numbers and vin numbers located on the engine? thanks to all.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 259 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 259 | Let's see here.....decoding the VIN # 3KPI-13709
The first digit from your VIN # identifies the assembly plant. In your case that would be the Kansas City, MO Plant.
The second digit identifies the year (K = 1952)
The third digit identifies the Series. (P = 3100) which is a half ton.
The fourth digit identifies the month it was made (I = September)
The last 6 digits represent the production number off the assembly line. 13709 -1001 = 12708
I believe the 4800 is the gross vehicle weight.
Your engine I.D. numbers are located on the flat tab area of the motor by the distributor. Scrape away the grease and you'll find the number stamped on this flat area. Your numbers should be something like KBA 1292 or something like that.
Joe
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 48 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 48 | thanks chevy1 for the details. is it odd to have 2 sets of leaf springs for the rear end? one large and one small. thanks.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | It is not odd to have two sets. These old trucks were asked to do some heavy haulin. My 46 1/2 also has a set of overload springs. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 20 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 20 | Does anyone have a source for the two OEM rivets used to hold the ID plate to the door jamb? They don't seem to be available through the vintage parts suppliers (not a huge demand, I'm sure).
1954 Chevy 3100
454, T-400, GM 14-Bolt Disc brake
Monte Carlo Front Clip
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 86 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 86 | "Chevy Duty" have these rivets. 1 (800) 741-1678 | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | Chazwel, If you ever want to rid yourself of those overload springs, let me know. I know a good home waiting with open arms...... 
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 20 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 20 | Thanks ad-53-3100! I'll give them a call. I didn't see them in the catalog or web page.
1954 Chevy 3100
454, T-400, GM 14-Bolt Disc brake
Monte Carlo Front Clip
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