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#246169 10/24/2006 3:47 PM
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Is there a plate that lists the body # and
paint code on the 54'Sub/Canopy Ex. ??
Where is it located ??
chnaus

#246170 10/24/2006 5:01 PM
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chnaus,

The Chevrolet truck vehicle ID plate is on the driver's side door hinge post, between the hinges (held in with 2 rivets).

If you post the code here, someone will decode it.

There is no paint code anywhere on a 1954 Chevrolet truck.

Tim

#246171 10/27/2006 3:51 AM
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The ID is L54T016958 .
The registration apparently has the
engine # which is 0205646-T54UB.
Any help decoding is appreciated.
Thanks.
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#246172 10/27/2006 10:25 PM
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L54T016958 (Vehicle Identification Number)
L = 3800 series truck (1-ton)
54 = 1954 (model year)
T = Tarrytown, NY (location of assembly plant)
16958 = production number (16958-1000 = 15958th truck built that model year)

0205646-T54UB (engine ID: engine "serial number")
0205646 = 204646th engine built (this seems high?)
T - Tonawanda (location where built)
54 = 1954 (model year)
U = 235 6-cylinder engine, 112 horse-power, 1-barrel carburetor, Heavy Duty transmission (I do not know if this meant 3-speed and/or 4-speed)
B = 3800 series truck (1-ton)


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