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| | | | Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 20 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 20 | Hello evryone since this is my first post I decided to put it here in the welcome centre. I am from Ontario and am looking at purchasing a 1953 chevy truck it looks like a 3100 or 3600 from the photos. I can;t drive to see it as it's a fair distance out of province. I asked for a photo of the Serial number but can't seem to get consistant information. On the internet the serial number does not come up, on the Stove bolt serial number finder it says it's a 1963 made in St. Louis. So before I purchase the truck and get to far in I want to be sure what I am actually purchasing so I have a photo of the serial number and photos of the truck. If I can get some advise on the serial number and what exactly the truck is and anything else I should be looking out for. Thanks https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6rjfonoz181uciu/AAAM74nyRm3jjmH8oMIgcKSha?oref=e&n=81215778Paul | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome Paul, it seems like there has been quite a few from Ontario joining up in the last few months. Your truck is neither a 3100 nor a 3600 because it was assembled in Canada. We use 1300 for half ton and I think it's 1430 for 3/4 ton which yours appears to be. There are a few on here that know a whole lot more about the Canadian trucks than me.
Be sure to sort out the details before you make a deal, hard to do when it's far away. Be sure there is a title for it. Good luck.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 20 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 20 | thanks Leo it figures we always have to be different in Canada
So for the 3/4 ton does that mean it has a long bed?
Also anyone know what the value of this truck is in the condition it's in. I know it's hard to put an exact figure just a ball park plus or minus
Thanks | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | What do you mean by a long bed, 9 ft? The one tons had those. The half tons had short beds and optional 8' beds and the 3/4 tons had 8' beds, I believe. You can double check this info in the General truck forum.
There should be a metal plate on the driver's door jamb, between the hinges. I believe the 3/4 ton trucks serial # started with the letters KR. Again check this info in the tech tips at the top of the page.
In the first section of the tech tips, there is an article on 'what's my truck worth'. It is the most often asked question and there is no correct answer. They tend to be worth more here than in the mid-west US. It does appear to be not too shabby, maybe try to find someone nearer than you to have a look. Is it out west? I wish you luck.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Welcome to the Bolt Paulie. Leo, 1953 panel, gives some good advice. It has the extra pocket on the bed so it is a long bed but I am not familiar enough with them to know if its a 3/4 or one ton. How many lugs bolts does it have?? Follow Leo's advice and good luck. The guys over in general truck, or the paint body forums should give you some definite info. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
USA GMCs had a "long bed" 1953 1/2 ton truck.
USA Chevrolets did not have a "long bed" 1/2 ton truck.
Did GMC in Canada sell a long bed 1/2 ton truck?
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 293 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 293 | Hi Paul welcome to the forum;
3=1953, 1=Chevrolet, 4= 3/4 or 1 Ton, 3=137 inch wheelbase, 4=pickup, 18042 =sequential build number
Looks like possibly a delux cab with the windshield bright trim.
I'm in the process of trying to figure out the numbers for the engine, definitely a process for these old trucks.
Value is very debatable with prices all over the map. If the truck runs with clear title and last registration papers for it, I think around 1500.00 to 2000.00 is fair + or -. The pictures don't show a lot of rust penetration, or door over extension on the passenger side at least, no pictures of the drivers side. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,074 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,074 | I know you all are doing the numbers game, but have you looked at the Advance Design Spotting Guide Tech Tip? Maybe some of the things in there will help, or will help rule out some years.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Peg,
No offense to our northern members of the Stovevbolt.com, but Canadian Chevrolet/GMC trucks are in a different world when it comes to ID codes and model numbers, and in some cases body/engine characteristics.
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