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#772004 08/16/2011 2:13 AM
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Hi there - a tad excited to get my truck project started - need some help decoding the serial # to my truck - any help? thanks!

Serial #: 253 22 C 1582
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doctorK #772035 08/16/2011 3:42 AM
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Hy doctorK, your serial number breaks down to a 1952 GMC model 253 with a 137" wheelbase and a 228 engine, hope that helps.

3B #772065 08/16/2011 6:29 AM
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Yes, truly! My cousin thought it was a '51 - good to know! thx!

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Hy doctorK, when I was looking up your serial number I made an assumption, my parts book shows the serial nubers with the "C" in them begin with 1775 and are listed for the 1952 model year. The 1951 model year serial numbers do not have a "C" in them, and run from 1001 through 7363. If your truck is equipped with turn down door handles and vent windows in the doors, then I would say it's a 1951 model. If it has push button door handles then I would say it is a 1952 model, hope that clarifies.

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yep sure does, thanks 3B - it has turn down door handles and vent windows in the doors - I read somewhere that the C stood for Oakland, CA where it was made?

thanks again! Left side view door/cab

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