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#40424 04/28/2005 5:14 AM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 42 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 42 | in process of brining home a 52 chevy 1-ton (3800 model) dual rear wheels. This is a flatbed. Bought from original owner. Included the original bill of sale and calif dnv paperwork.
truck hasn't arrived yet. Where is VIN plate located? Driver side door post panel?
Most likely what motor size? 235 or 216? It has a 4 speed manual transmission.
Finally, what is electrical system 6 or 12v and where can I find a decent battery for this bad boy.
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'50 Chevy 1 ton dually daily driver, 1960 Ford F-100, 1972 GMC C-20, 1958 Kenworth, Cat D4, 1972 Ford F100 Ranger
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#40425 04/28/2005 5:56 AM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Hey Boom welcome to the Stovebolt!
Serial number is located between the hinges in the door opening on the driver's side.
If the electrical system is stock, it is a 6-volt system.
I'm not sure about the motor, but it may not be stock in any case, so best bet is to determine exactly what you have based on casting numbers.
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#40426 04/28/2005 6:23 AM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | The stock motor would be a 216. | | |
#40427 04/30/2005 1:06 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 | Stock would have been 6volt. Should be able to get battery from any parts jobber or farm store there are still a lot of old 6v tractors around. | | |
#40428 04/30/2005 4:10 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | My 6-volt batteries cost $35 at the local farm store and last about 5 years of daily driving. The 6-volt battery will have 3 cells with caps.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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#40429 04/30/2005 9:34 PM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | Some states used the engine serial number for the vin. It is stamped into a pad just aft of the distributor base. Best way to i.d. the engine is to run the casting number, which is raised letters on the side of the block, usually just above the starter under all the gunk. Go to www.inliners.org for a listing of casting #s.
Fred
52 3600
69 C-10
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