Picture of your 1950 VIN Plate? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sighlurr · 03-22-2009, 04:46 PM

Does anyone have a picture of their 1950 truck VIN plate? I'm not sure if '47-'54 are the same.

I believe the attached is accurate, but I'd like to see the font of the VIN numbers/ letters to replicate my trashed VIN tag. Mine is rusted and I'd like to replace it after paint.

sweet70beast · 03-23-2009, 07:01 PM

Here's mine built June 1950. not a very good pic
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sighlurr · 03-23-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sweet70beast

Here's mine built June 1950. not a very good pic
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Awesome! It looks like I was looking at the wrong one. Below looks like the right tag for a '50.

If anyone has any pics of the font of the serial number stamps, I'd appreciate it.

Fred T · 03-25-2009, 10:52 PM

I would recommend contacting your DMV before doing anything. Some states consider removing or altering the vin plate a felony. There are usually ways to do this that are legal. Check their website first.

Also, does your state use the engine serial number or the i.d. plate as the vin? They are different.

sighlurr · 03-26-2009, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Fred T

I would recommend contacting your DMV before doing anything. Some states consider removing or altering the vin plate a felony. There are usually ways to do this that are legal. Check their website first.

Also, does your state use the engine serial number or the i.d. plate as the vin? They are different.

Thanks for the tip. I had my first appt. with DMV this morning and luckily I still have the original plate, it's been hammered and painted over a couple of times, but you can clearly make out the stamps. This saved me some time in this process.

ftgauto · 03-26-2009, 01:48 PM

What are u building now?!?!?!?

sighlurr · 03-30-2009, 12:24 AM

I suffer from A.D.D. with these trucks.

I came across a '50 I couldn't pass up....

**mr48chev** · 03-30-2009, 06:49 PM

Mine is beat up, ugly and has about three coats of paint on it. At least it did the last time I saw it in a box of stuff off the truck. Previous owners of the truck weren't too kind to the plate and didn't mask it off when they painted it.

sgtusmc · 03-30-2009, 09:48 PM

I bought mine (53 GMC which I think is different than Chevy) from jim carters. I bought a cheap number/letter punch set from Ebay. Same font as my old tag. If you ship it back, I'll send you the punch kit to use. PM me with your address when your ready and I'll send it to you.

sighlurr · 04-01-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgtusmc

I bought mine (53 GMC which I think is different than Chevy) from jim carters. I bought a cheap number/letter punch set from Ebay. Same font as my old tag. If you ship it back, I'll send you the punch kit to use. PM me with your address when your ready and I'll send it to you.

Thank you for the generous offer.

Since I'm buying my 3rd cab this week, the VIN is quite a ways out. I will PM you as soon as I'm ready and thanks again.

This board rocks.

sgtusmc · 04-01-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dsigh

Thank you for the generous offer.

Since I'm buying my 3rd cab this week, the VIN is quite a ways out. I will PM you as soon as I'm ready and thanks again.

This board rocks.

Yep!

Bigblue29 · 04-03-2009, 10:11 AM

Here's mine

blm64Goat · 03-10-2015, 07:07 PM

Hi Just saw this post trying to unravel my vin plate as well. A little confused on the last 4 digits. Any help?

**mr48chev** · 03-10-2015, 07:22 PM

The straight numbers are it's position in line in the plant that it was built in that year. Meaning that Bigblue29's truck was built in Janesville, is a 3100 series and was built in December and was the 572nd 3100 series truck down the Janesville line that year. Numbering started at 1001.

I picked up another set of number and letter stamps that I think might have the right font. The two other sets I have don't have the correct font or even close. I haven't got them out and played with the yet thought.

starterman99 · 03-10-2015, 07:46 PM

My 1950 California registered truck used the motor number on the title. That id plate is only held on with a couple of screws so not a good way to ID the truck if it were stolen or something.

blm64Goat · 03-10-2015, 08:30 PM

so what does the 1 in his vin indicate? Or maybe you just didn't see it. Easily done.

MIKEs50Chevy · 03-10-2015, 10:20 PM

The VIN on my '50 looks just like Bigblue29's.

Root2812 · 03-10-2015, 11:05 PM

There may be variation on the stamping depending on the factory. Here is a pic of my 1950's tag.

This is not a "Vin" tag. They were body serial numbers. Some states used the serial number and some used the engine number for titles and registration. "Vin" numbers weren't used until 1954 and then were standardized in to the current 17 character system until later. Compare your title and make sure your truck was titled by the serial number. If it was by the engine and you don't have the original engine you will have no numbers matching the title.

blm64Goat · 03-11-2015, 08:09 AM

Wondered about that being a body tag because that's what my Model A has. The truck I have was a dealers personal truck. He's very old now and lost all the paper work. He said it was never titled because he always had dealer plates. I hope I can sort this out without a lot of red tape. What do I file for a title or certificate of origin???

eagleuh1 · 03-11-2015, 10:28 PM

Sounds like bonded title time. I bought a 50 GMC firetruck that had never been titled. Thats what I ended up having to do. Not a big deal, but get the bonded title before doing any expensive work to it. Good luck. Jim

03-22-2009, 04:46 PM	#1
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Picture of your 1950 VIN Plate? Does anyone have a picture of their 1950 truck VIN plate? I'm not sure if '47-'54 are the same. I believe the attached is accurate, but I'd like to see the font of the VIN numbers/ letters to replicate my trashed VIN tag. Mine is rusted and I'd like to replace it after paint. Attached Images

03-23-2009, 07:01 PM	#2
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: Picture of your 1950 VIN Plate? Here's mine built June 1950. not a very good pic [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made

03-25-2009, 10:52 PM	#4
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Picture of your 1950 VIN Plate? I would recommend contacting your DMV before doing anything. Some states consider removing or altering the vin plate a felony. There are usually ways to do this that are legal. Check their website first. Also, does your state use the engine serial number or the i.d. plate as the vin? They are different. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

03-26-2009, 01:48 PM	#6
ftgauto Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ft. Gibson OK Posts: 86	Re: Picture of your 1950 VIN Plate? What are u building now?!?!?!?

03-30-2009, 12:24 AM	#7
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Picture of your 1950 VIN Plate? I suffer from A.D.D. with these trucks. I came across a '50 I couldn't pass up.... Attached Images

03-30-2009, 06:49 PM	#8
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,713	Re: Picture of your 1950 VIN Plate? Mine is beat up, ugly and has about three coats of paint on it. At least it did the last time I saw it in a box of stuff off the truck. Previous owners of the truck weren't too kind to the plate and didn't mask it off when they painted it.

03-30-2009, 09:48 PM	#9
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: Picture of your 1950 VIN Plate? I bought mine (53 GMC which I think is different than Chevy) from jim carters. I bought a cheap number/letter punch set from Ebay. Same font as my old tag. If you ship it back, I'll send you the punch kit to use. PM me with your address when your ready and I'll send it to you. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

04-03-2009, 10:11 AM	#12
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: Picture of your 1950 VIN Plate? Here's mine __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

03-10-2015, 07:07 PM	#13
blm64Goat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Galeton,PA Posts: 54	Re: Picture of your 1950 VIN Plate? Hi Just saw this post trying to unravel my vin plate as well. A little confused on the last 4 digits. Any help? __________________ 1964 GTO 1931 MODEL A 1950 3600

03-10-2015, 07:22 PM	#14
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,713	Re: Picture of your 1950 VIN Plate? The straight numbers are it's position in line in the plant that it was built in that year. Meaning that Bigblue29's truck was built in Janesville, is a 3100 series and was built in December and was the 572nd 3100 series truck down the Janesville line that year. Numbering started at 1001. I picked up another set of number and letter stamps that I think might have the right font. The two other sets I have don't have the correct font or even close. I haven't got them out and played with the yet thought. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-10-2015, 07:46 PM	#15
starterman99 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: santa maria,ca. Posts: 312	Re: Picture of your 1950 VIN Plate? My 1950 California registered truck used the motor number on the title. That id plate is only held on with a couple of screws so not a good way to ID the truck if it were stolen or something. __________________ 1957 3100 1950 5 window

03-10-2015, 08:30 PM	#16
blm64Goat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Galeton,PA Posts: 54	Re: Picture of your 1950 VIN Plate? so what does the 1 in his vin indicate? Or maybe you just didn't see it. Easily done. __________________ 1964 GTO 1931 MODEL A 1950 3600

03-10-2015, 10:20 PM	#17
MIKEs50Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 77	Re: Picture of your 1950 VIN Plate? The VIN on my '50 looks just like Bigblue29's.

03-10-2015, 11:05 PM	#18
Root2812 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Barnum, Mn Posts: 795	Re: Picture of your 1950 VIN Plate? There may be variation on the stamping depending on the factory. Here is a pic of my 1950's tag. This is not a "Vin" tag. They were body serial numbers. Some states used the serial number and some used the engine number for titles and registration. "Vin" numbers weren't used until 1954 and then were standardized in to the current 17 character system until later. Compare your title and make sure your truck was titled by the serial number. If it was by the engine and you don't have the original engine you will have no numbers matching the title. __________________ My 1950 Chevy build

03-11-2015, 08:09 AM	#19
blm64Goat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Galeton,PA Posts: 54	Re: Picture of your 1950 VIN Plate? Wondered about that being a body tag because that's what my Model A has. The truck I have was a dealers personal truck. He's very old now and lost all the paper work. He said it was never titled because he always had dealer plates. I hope I can sort this out without a lot of red tape. What do I file for a title or certificate of origin??? __________________ 1964 GTO 1931 MODEL A 1950 3600



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03-11-2015, 10:28 PM	#20
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Picture of your 1950 VIN Plate? Sounds like bonded title time. I bought a 50 GMC firetruck that had never been titled. Thats what I ended up having to do. Not a big deal, but get the bonded title before doing any expensive work to it. Good luck. Jim

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