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| | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4 | Hello Folks: Two questions. One here, one elsewhere. Upon reflection, both here: (1) Can anyone assist interpreting VIN for '63 C60? VIN = 3C653S152092. Have called Chevy for Restoration Pack but have been told is too old and information will not be complete. Help...
(2) Four wires from firewall plug. One wire is hot continuously regardless of ignition switch position, one hot with ignition 'on' (to coil??)and one to solenoid "S" terminal to start and other for water temp sensor. Question: What does "R" on solenoid terminal mean? Where does the always-hot wire go and why? All help appreciated. /s/ Stubby | | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 259 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 259 | Lets see here:
3 means a 1963
C ........Conventional Cab
65....identifies the series
3......Chassis-cab
S.....St. Louis , Mo assembly plant
Last 6 digits represent the production number
I don't have a wiring schematic for the 63 so I can't help with the full time hot wire. The "R" terminal on the starter solenoid is a Resistor terminal and usually went up to the coil "+" terminal so full voltage reached the coil when you first start the vehicle. Then when it's running the current comes from the ignition wire to the coil.
Joe
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