I have a 51 chevy truck with a VIN starting with 5JPJ
that makes it a california built half ton short bed from october of 1951
First question:
because it was built in October of 1951 , does that make it a 1951 model year or a 1952 model year.
The Vehicle Number code indicates that Chevrolet considered it to be a 1951 model 3100 truck next question:
would it have come with turn handle door handles or push button door handles.
Unless the factory had changed over to the vent-window/push-button handle because the 1951-style door had run out, it would have the 1951 vent-window/pull-down handle.next question:
whats the deal with 51 doors? are they unique because they come with both turn handles and vent windows.
Yes, they are unique for that year, with the feature you describe.Can I install 51-54 factory vent windows into a 47-50 door and use them on my 51?
reproduction doors are listed as 47-50 and 52-54.
Someone else who has done this or who has tried this will have to answer this one.Next question:
is there a significant difference between these two sets of doors that prevent me from using a reproduction 47-50 door and a 51-54 vent window and installing it on my 51 cab?
