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| | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,458 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,458 | VIN charts for 1960 - 1964 show a 6th position of Z = Fremont while my early build '60 has the letter O in that position. I've asumed for some time that this was a carryover from '59 when O = Oakland.
This rig was the 918th unit off the line & was titled in Nov. of '59 so it's eary production.
I believe Oakland & Fremont were part of the same complex, but does anybody know if the production shifted mid new model year of was this just a matter of getting the 'Z' stamp in place of the 'O'?
Also, any idea of when the change took place?
Long live the bolters!
Last edited by BC59; 09/16/2013 2:58 AM.
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1960 Chevy C10 driver 261 T5 4.10 dana 44 power loc
1949 GMC 250 project in waiting
1960 C60 pasture art
Retired GM dealer tech. 1980 - 2022
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BC
1960 Chevy C10 driver 261 T5 4.10 dana 44 power loc
1949 GMC 250 project in waiting
1960 C60 pasture art
Retired GM dealer tech. 1980 - 2022
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | trucks were assembled at a number of plants, no reason yours wasn't assembled where it says it was, Oakland didn't close down until 63, after Fremont was fully operationalBill | | | | | Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 13 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 13 | I was wondering about the change in mid to early 1960 as well. What point did the factory stop production of the stainless trim below the rear window on a custom cab? VIN # OC1540113009 1960 C10 LWB
1960 Apache 10 LWB Custom Cab Stainless Trim Package
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 2 Moderated | | Moderated Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 2 | Hello all,
I'M new to the group so please excuse any crazy or stupid questions.
I just purchased 1960 Chevrolet fleet side 4x4, all original big window which needs a complete frame off restoration. I wanted to see how to decode the Vin number which will give me a breakdown of everything.
I'm either looking to sell the truck as is, or I'm considering restoring it back to factory specs.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You, | | | | | Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 2 Moderated | | Moderated Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 2 | I can also place the vin if that will be of any help OK1440115317.
It also has the original black license plate.
Thanks everyone | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,552 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,552 | 0 = 1960
K = 4x4
1 = 1/2 ton
4 = 115" wheel base
4 = Pickup
O = Oakland, CA
115317 = 15,317th produced | | |
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