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53 3100 trim tag location? #1406656 04/19/2021 1:37 PM
Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 150 Central Texas C Crowbar65 'Bolter
Crowbar65 'Bolter C Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 150 Central Texas	Just wondering where it is. I found this one painted over, but it appears to just be the VIN. Attachments 20210417_142939.jpg (191.36 KB, 119 downloads)

Re: 53 3100 trim tag location? Crowbar65 #1406660 04/19/2021 1:58 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	There was no "trim tag" on 1953 Chevrolet trucks. There was an Engine Serial Number and a Vehicle Serial Number - 1953 serial numbers would be the same locations. Here is information about 1953 car/truck serial numbers. Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: 53 3100 trim tag location? tclederman #1406823 04/20/2021 2:04 PM
Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 150 Central Texas C Crowbar65 'Bolter
Crowbar65 'Bolter C Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 150 Central Texas	Then how does one determine correct paint code?

Re: 53 3100 trim tag location? Crowbar65 #1406858 04/20/2021 6:07 PM
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,078 Eagle River, Alaska klhansen Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums
klhansen Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,078 Eagle River, Alaska	Originally Posted by Crowbar65 Then how does one determine correct paint code? You'll need to find a spot with original paint and use the tech tips to match it up with one of the optional factory paint colors. Underneath the outside mirror arm is usually pretty close to original. This can be helpful also. Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. \| 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.

Re: 53 3100 trim tag location? Crowbar65 #1406862 04/20/2021 6:21 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	1953 Chevrolet Truck Paint Names Maybe someone else knows if they had codes/numbers? Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: 53 3100 trim tag location? Crowbar65 #1406863 04/20/2021 6:34 PM
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,078 Eagle River, Alaska klhansen Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums
klhansen Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,078 Eagle River, Alaska	The link I posted has various manufacturer's paint codes for most of the colors used. Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. \| 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.

Re: 53 3100 trim tag location? Crowbar65 #1406876 04/20/2021 8:31 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	Sorry, Kevin - - paintref.com is excellent - - thanks here are some paint codes on my website - I have not updated that page in about 15 years. Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

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