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| | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 103 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 103 | Hello,
I'm new to stovebolt and new to posting so please bear with me. I just recently acquired a chevy big bolt and not real sure what year it is. I've searched some sites but not sure how to decipher all the numbers and codes. My truck serial number is 3RW-F 5535. I think it is a 1948. The engine code is 0648984F54Y. I think this is a 1954. Am I in the ball park? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Welcome to the stovebolt,Ben. This is the right place to be if you own some old chevy iron. There is also a forum for BIG BOLTS that I'm sure you'll visit.
Ben, since this is the welcome centre, and not everyone visits here you would be better posting your questions in the best forums like Engine or maybe the General Truck Talk. Theres plenty of knowledge and info on the site and the best folks you'll find anywhere.
Be patient. You'll learn your way around here soon. We all had to do it!!
Good luck, and when you can we'd like to see a picture.
Oh, there is a vin buster in the tech tips......
EDIT: I checked the vin number and it says your truck was built in June 1948 in St.Louis and is a 2 ton with a 161" wheelbase.
To verify, or learn to check, just go to the tech tips and then scrool down to "how to identify your truck".
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome Ben, I'm sure you will like this site. As Alvin suggests, check out the other forums on this site. There's lots to learn and lots of tips on getting these old rigs back into service. Let us know what your plans are for it.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 78 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 78 | Ben,
Welcome! Where are you in Idaho? I have a great almost
Brother in Law in Payette and he has great connections to old truck parts. I am restoring a 1946 2-ton myself
in Portland, OR. If you ever get out this way feel free to
contact me. I'd love to share any tips I've learned. This site is chock full of guys who can help with any aspect
of restoring your truck. You'll be amazed! LevisPop
Milk the cows you have
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