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| | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 48 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 48 | Somebody took the door tags off my truck when they painted it several years ago.
I need to know where the VIN is stamped in the actual body or frame metal.
Also, what GVW should the weight tag state for a 1957 3600 3/4 ton?
Is there a source for replacement plates?
I have the title, I just want to be able to travel interstate without getting hassled.
Last edited by Woogeroo; 09/01/2009 10:15 AM. Reason: added year/model to topic
1957 Chevy 3600At these prices I want my gas 100 octane, leaded, and my windshield washed! | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | The VIn is stamped on the top if the left frame rail, next to the steering box. You may also find it stamped on the frame a bit further back, under the cab. Or at least mine is stamped there.
The GVW tag is available reproduction for the 1/2 ton, I don't know for sure about 3/4 ton. The tag should say 6900#.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | vins on the frame just started in 57, some have it, some not - right near the steering box/hand brake pivot on the top flange of the frame rail, won't be found anywhere else ... GVW will be 5200 [base equipment], 5600 [bigger rear tires], or 6200 with 2 stage rear springs
I know the GVW plates are available from most vendors, haven't seen the one for the vin
Bill | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Mine might be an oddity. It's stamped both next to the steering box and under the cab.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | suprised a 55 even has it, any I've seen haven't, I don't think all the plants did it faithfully until 58, a 57 I had didn't have one - also I think in the 60's they moved it back so it's under the cab, hard to see  Bill | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Mine came out of the Baltimore MD plant. I have also seen a '56 3600 that was stamped on the frame. Maybe it depended on the shift as to whether it got done or not.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 48 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 48 | I cleaned the top of the frame, can't see it.
I will try again, looking under the cab, when I have more light tomorrow.
1957 Chevy 3600At these prices I want my gas 100 octane, leaded, and my windshield washed! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 48 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 48 | Okay!  Found it, on top of the left frame rail, just behind the front cross member. A bit further forward than others posted, but it is there, and does match my title.
1957 Chevy 3600At these prices I want my gas 100 octane, leaded, and my windshield washed! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 55 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 55 | 1960 thru 66 trucks have the vin stamped on the top of frame rail driver side four inches in front of the engine mount bracket. 55 thru 59 have the vin driver side top of frame rail directly above the axle. Never seen one that didnt have one. OldWolf | | |
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