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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 17 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 17 | Hi everyone, I'm Kris. I hail from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada. I have what I think is a 1950 GMC 3100. It is in pieces as of right now, as it has been for about 5 years. I got the itch to get it back together and drive it. I am looking for the VIN but I am not sure where to find it, and is there a site to decode the VIN? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 179 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 179 | Welcome to the 'Bolt' Kris. The VIN is normally found on the left front door post.. I am going to assume you have a Canadian Built GMC. Should you find your VIN [provided it is not missing] This is the place to contact... Read this Take a good look around and do not be afraid to ask questions. The guys & gals here are very helpful.
When I go cruisin' in the old truck....women smile, men weep and dogs beg for rides.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,552 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,552 | Nthstr:
Welcome to the stovebolt from Overland Park, KS. Good luck with your project.
Tony | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Welcome to the greatest information site on the internet for old trucks. Send pictures, we love pictures.
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 | We do like pictures!!! Welcome.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 394 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 394 | welcome.. send in the pics and story so we can read all about it... we like pics............. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 | Hello Kris, welcome to the "Bolt".
John | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | welcome to the Bolt,Kris.Good to have another Canadian | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 33 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 33 | Welcome Kris, I second BC52's sentiments, it's nice to have another Canuck on Stovebolt. If we get enough it might be easier to swap parts and things. It seems like our American brothers all have fellow bolters within driving distance or live near a retailer of wonderful and necessary truck parts. I know thats not exactly true but the nearest bolter to me is 5-6 hours away. Anyway, welcome again and beware this place is addicting!!!  | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 181 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 181 | I don't know about addicting...I haven't been here for at least 3 hours and I didn't even break into a sweat! Glad to have you here, Kris! And I echo the sentiments about the pics. We are always looking for great ideas to steal, er copy. David 
The only thing more amazing than my ability to cram 60 minutes of work into a 9 hour day is my talent for making it look effortless! My 1962 Chevy C-30 | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 33 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 33 | Welcome Kris, from a fairly new member. I echo the comment from BIG CHEVY 3600. This site is the greatest resource for old Chev/GMC trucks. I am constantly impressed with the amount of knowledge and the willingness to share it.
Good luck. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 60 | WELCOME KRIS, FROM SALINA, KANSAS. REMEMBER,
YOU CAN'T HAVE THE ANSWER, 'TILL YOU ASK THE
QUESTION........... | | | | | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 | Welcome Kris....The others are all right this is a great site. Now lets see soem pics! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 | Welcome Kris,
Good luck with the '50 GMC??? Or whatever it is ;-) | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 146 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 146 | Hello Kris Welcome aboard. Post pics/links to pics. We love to see pieces!  Also, the guys here maybe able to nail down what year your truck is. As far as the VIN goes. It "should" be a blue plate (unless painted over or rusted) on the driver side door jamb (front of cab) NOW, if its not there, try the eng. IF its the original eng. or IF the previous owners changed the VIN when they swapped out the eng. you should be ok. The #'s are down by the distributer (sp?) on a flat piece. Mine was REAL hard to see because it had about 15 coats of brushed on paint. It is STAMPED, not raised lettering. Also, the guys here can help you with what kinda eng. it has in it as well. I have a 1953 that should have a 216 in it. Come to find out, my 53 had a 59-235 in it. Never know till you ask! There is a VIN buster link off this site as well. Best of luck!
Chey LOST1953 My favorite color is CHROME The ugliest trucks are driven by the prettiest girls I dont suffer from insanity, I enjoy it! O Lord, WHY did I buy another "Thing"? (again??) ---- 1953 Chevy 3800 1-ton Gallery More photos at MSN ----
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 700 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 700 | Kris welcome to the 'Bolt. Looking forward to seeing your project get started again. There has been many truck projects stalled, including mine, for 5 years or more... something just has to lite the fire again. Plenty of Maple Leafs up that way to give advise also.
Supply pix as we like pix.
Don
My 1941 in the Stovebolt Gallery
My Photo AlbumBut I tried, didn't I? ... At least I did that. RP McMurphy
The past belongs to the future...but only the present can preserve it.
Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,927 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,927 | Welcome Kris!! This is a great site but you can also glean some useful info at Old GMC Trucks . They have a lot of stuff over there and a friendly discussion forum. Good luck!
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | Welcome to the Bolt !!
Todd
Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | |
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