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Is there a vin number anywhere else on a 1950 to 1952 panel truck
besides the plate of the left front door jam??
Any advice appreciated.
Jerry

There was no real VIN in 1950-1952.

Those trucks had a Vehicle Serial Number (on door jamb) and an Engine Serial Number (to the rear of where the distributor goes into the block). Either code might have been used for registering/titling for those years of trucks. I have bought two trucks, each from two states, and in each state a different code-type was on each truck's titles/registrations.

If the engine was replaced, and the Engine Serial Number was used for registration/titling, the engine installer might have pressed the truck's original Engine Serial Number into the replacement engine (to the rear of where the distributor goes into the block).

If you are trying to ID your truck, post your codes here and people will try to help (and will post links the code information).

Tim:
Thanks for the guidance. I did a search on this forum for "VIN NUMBER" locations. I should have "searched" before posting. I will post any available numbers for you guys and see what we can come up with.
Again...... thanks,
Jerry.

Found a data plate on forward dirver's door jam.
I can barely make out anything other than:
"Serial number; 20JPA2175"

Titled as a 1951 Chev Panel.
Can anyone tells me what the numbers and letters mean??
Thanks,
Jerry

20JPA2175

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/51053.htm

20 = Los Angeles truck assembly plant
JP = 1951 3100
A = January
2175 = 2175-1000 = 1175th 3100 out of that plant during that model year

Tim:
Thanks for the quick reply. It all makes sense. Faded graphics indicate the panel was used by a florist in Phoenix. Probably has spent it's whole life here in
the desert. It's "relatively" rust free for being 63 years old.
Jerry
Gilbert, AZ.

Invaluable experience as usual Tim.

I've got my vin decoded okay but I also have some other numbers on the plate.
C51 232 then what looks like WJ0

51 is obv the year but do any of the others tell me what colour the burb would of been originally??

vin plate

Very nice looking floor, Sssingo

Color was never indicted anywhere on any model Advance-Design truck.

The standard 1951 Chevrolet Suburban color was, I think, Forester Green. Here are optional colors for 1951 Chevrolet trucks.

What is the "VIN" code you found?
Where did you find that code?
Is it the Engine Number?

ID plate in door jamb: "C51 232 then what looks like WJ0"
That code is typically called the Vehicle Number or Vehicle Serial Number.

That is an odd looking stamping = both the locations and sequence/contents do not look right

It does not match format or content for 1951 Chevrolet trucks

Maybe someone else can help with the decode?

Thanks Tim. I saw traces of a dark green before striping but wondered if that was a military paint job over the top of what might of been original. Do you think I'll devalue it if I veer of course?

Value is in the eye/mind of the beholder (in the eye/opinion of the owner/buyer - actually, the eye/opinion of a buyer).

If you are referring to the choice of color - there were many original color choices. And, the factory would paint it any color - as a special order.

Paint it whatever color you like. You will enjoy driving it and most people will enjoy looking at it - no matter what color you choose.

I choose to use original colors - I tell people, when asked about the colors: "it is not the original color used on this truck- but, it is an original 1954 truck color).

Do what makes you happy - do not worry about pleasing other people - you will never please everyone.

Neil,

What is this? Part of a frame raising/lowering system?

You do neat and pretty work.

Can someone help me translate my serial of 21FP-K 9710
WAS TOLD IS 1950 BURB, HAS CLAM SHELL DOORS

21FP-K 9710

21 = Janesville plant
FP = 1948 3100
K = 11th month = Nov

http://www.1954advance-design.com/chev-specs/1948-Chevrolet-t-ser.jpg
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/48index.htm

All Suburbans prior to sometime in 1950 had the End-Gate/Tail-Gate/Lift-Gate (clam shell doors).