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Canadian half tons were badged "1300" in the early 50s however later in the decade they became "3100" like their US counterpart
Am interested in learning in which model year that occurred. Thank you,
Sandra
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | I have not heard of that before. All the literature I have seen shows the Canadian numbers on Canadian brand trucks. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | it didn't occur "later in the decade", all the CDN TF series [55-59] use 1300, etc - by '60 the US changed to "C" numbers, not sure if CDN trucks followed suit .... what you'll find is that parts listings in Canada use the US codes, but the trucks didn't
Bill | | | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 119 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 119 |
That means when I come across a nice '59 Oshawa Apache badged 3100 it indicates that rather than restore the original 1300 badge, the owner has mounted a repro from Jim Carter or some such supplier
Thank you
sandra
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 | If it has a General Motors of Canada tag on the doorpost and 3100 emblems they're likely repops.
1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod You Tube | | | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 119 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 119 | This particular truck is located just south of Owen Sound, Ontario. Plate under hood states "style 3104, body 50857, paint 5003" and on door jamb "serial 9310610807A, engine C408774, max load 5000 lbs & GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA"
Trelford GM dealership of Tara, Ont sold it new to a local farmer who owned it til 1971. Current owner has had it since then
sandra | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | well that's unique! having '3104' for the 'style', and 3106 in the vin? in the US that's a suburban with barn doors  maybe it did change in '59 - or maybe US production brought up and re-tagged? have you checked the vin stamped on the frame rail? Bill | | | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 119 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 119 | Thx for the suggestion
Where on frame rail please? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | driver side, near the steering box and front cross member - like this [56 built at Janesville], in the US the leading model designation is left off, not sure how Oshawa did it Bill | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy Miss Church, according to my 1958 through 1962 parts book the change in series designation took place in 1958. On the Chevrolet side the change appears to mimic the American models, on the GMC side the change is a little more subtle and they are four digits on the models that have a comparable Canadian Chevrolet counterpart, I could post examples if required, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 119 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 119 | Number is 9 3104 610807A (not 9 3106 etc which I had written incorrectly)
And so we've come full circle on this Oshawa-assembled truck
Blessings to all for your input
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