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Help Needed Decipher 1951 GMC Vin Plate #965059 08/19/2013 1:33 PM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 42 Greenwich CT and Bonsall CA -A... R Rob's Dually's Wrench Fetcher
Rob's Dually's Wrench Fetcher R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 42 Greenwich CT and Bonsall CA -A...	Hi, Just picked up a 1951 GMC 5 window, dually. Where can I get decoder for the VIN? from vin plate 253 22 C 1178 90 hp @ 3200, GVW 8800 lbs Where will I find engine, transmission codes? Is there anyway to determine what was the factory color? Thanks, Rob Dallas/Ft Worth '50 Chevy 1 ton dually daily driver, 1960 Ford F-100, 1972 GMC C-20, 1958 Kenworth, Cat D4, 1972 Ford F100 Ranger

Re: Help Needed Decipher 1951 GMC Vin Plate Rob's Dually's #965066 08/19/2013 2:04 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	Rob, There is no ID plate on the truck that would indicate the original color. Here is GMC ID plate information for your year. 253 25 = 1 ton 3 = 137" wheelbase 22 = 228 engine C = Oakland, CA engine (head and block) casting code locations information on interpreting GMC casting codes Rob English's excellent oldGMCtrucks website oldGMCtrucks.com discussion boards Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Help Needed Decipher 1951 GMC Vin Plate Rob's Dually's #1060448 10/05/2014 9:44 PM
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 226 Santa Clarita, Ca. P pdlightning 'Bolter
pdlightning 'Bolter P Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 226 Santa Clarita, Ca.	I have the same 253-22-C Fire Truck. Congrats.

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