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drube · 05-09-2007, 07:11 PM

Hi guys!
I picked up a 49 chev stepside the other day. I have always wanted a classic truck. It needs tons of work and i'll be learning as I go. I have been working on classic motorcycles for the past 3 years. It's time to turn my attention to this truck. There are way to many blue hairs here in Florida for me to feel safe riding them on the street.
I really don't know anything about these old trucks. Except that I like em.
Got a question though.... I don't see a VIN number anywhere.. How do I know what options this truck came with? Origanal motor, color etc... I read somewhere on here that the 49 and 50 are the same. That's all I know.
Thanks

pgf545 · 05-09-2007, 08:43 PM

The Vin number on my dad's 52 is on the drivers door post on a little tag riveted to the post. I can't tell you anything about the options but if you look on the menu page for the 47-59 forum there is a post for shop manuals and maybe something might be in there.

Bernie

solidaxel · 05-09-2007, 09:08 PM

What is the plan stock or Hot Rodded? What kind of budget are you starting with? Do you have a good paint and body shop that you deal with?

drube · 05-09-2007, 09:35 PM

Thanks guys.
I'm thinking Hot Rodded. It doesn't have to be perfect. It can stay primer color and i'd be happy..lol My neighbor is a body/paint guy. He's done the paint on my motorcycles. Extra Money is sporatic so i'll be doing a little at a time. My first focus is going to be the drivetrain,brakes and motor. I want to make it safe. I was told the motor is froze up but haven't checked yet.

Thanks

solidaxel · 05-09-2007, 09:46 PM

Before you get started take a look at robhart truck that he is trying to sell, he has completed most of the hard work and you will spend a lot of money getting yours to that point his is, just a thought!

solidaxel · 05-09-2007, 09:54 PM

Sorry, try Hart_Rod and he lives close (by My standards) to you in Pensacola!!

drube · 05-09-2007, 10:20 PM

Thanks solidaxel. I want to learn how to do most of the things needed to fix it... I have some good people that can guide me in the right direction.. Plus now I have you guys. lol

Daniel U · 05-10-2007, 03:01 AM

Any pics? This site is a wealth of knowledge. There is plenty of your ?'s answered if you use the search tool. The 47-55 1st series pick ups were called "Advanced Design". 54-551st have a few more noticable differences then the prior years. Some trucks came with the "Nu Vue" or 5 window package. Some came with wind wings. If you fallow some of the large build threads and ask ?'s of those who are ahead of you, you'll lean much. I bought a book called "Chevrolet Pickups" by Mike Mueller and another called "Chevrolet Pickups 1946-1972" by John Gunnell. Both are very informative and have good examples/pics of restored trucks. Look forward to seeing you truck.

drube · 05-10-2007, 08:19 AM

Thanks Daniel, I will post some pics soon. I read through some of the large build threads including yours... Awesome!!

05-09-2007, 07:11 PM	#1
drube Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 10	newb here 1st question Hi guys! I picked up a 49 chev stepside the other day. I have always wanted a classic truck. It needs tons of work and i'll be learning as I go. I have been working on classic motorcycles for the past 3 years. It's time to turn my attention to this truck. There are way to many blue hairs here in Florida for me to feel safe riding them on the street. I really don't know anything about these old trucks. Except that I like em. Got a question though.... I don't see a VIN number anywhere.. How do I know what options this truck came with? Origanal motor, color etc... I read somewhere on here that the 49 and 50 are the same. That's all I know. Thanks

05-09-2007, 08:43 PM	#2
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: newb here 1st question The Vin number on my dad's 52 is on the drivers door post on a little tag riveted to the post. I can't tell you anything about the options but if you look on the menu page for the 47-59 forum there is a post for shop manuals and maybe something might be in there. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

05-09-2007, 09:08 PM	#3
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: newb here 1st question What is the plan stock or Hot Rodded? What kind of budget are you starting with? Do you have a good paint and body shop that you deal with? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

05-09-2007, 09:35 PM	#4
drube Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 10	Re: newb here 1st question Thanks guys. I'm thinking Hot Rodded. It doesn't have to be perfect. It can stay primer color and i'd be happy..lol My neighbor is a body/paint guy. He's done the paint on my motorcycles. Extra Money is sporatic so i'll be doing a little at a time. My first focus is going to be the drivetrain,brakes and motor. I want to make it safe. I was told the motor is froze up but haven't checked yet. Thanks

05-09-2007, 09:46 PM	#5
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: newb here 1st question Before you get started take a look at robhart truck that he is trying to sell, he has completed most of the hard work and you will spend a lot of money getting yours to that point his is, just a thought! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

05-09-2007, 09:54 PM	#6
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: newb here 1st question Sorry, try Hart_Rod and he lives close (by My standards) to you in Pensacola!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

05-09-2007, 10:20 PM	#7
drube Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 10	Re: newb here 1st question Thanks solidaxel. I want to learn how to do most of the things needed to fix it... I have some good people that can guide me in the right direction.. Plus now I have you guys. lol

05-10-2007, 03:01 AM	#8
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: newb here 1st question Any pics? This site is a wealth of knowledge. There is plenty of your ?'s answered if you use the search tool. The 47-55 1st series pick ups were called "Advanced Design". 54-551st have a few more noticable differences then the prior years. Some trucks came with the "Nu Vue" or 5 window package. Some came with wind wings. If you fallow some of the large build threads and ask ?'s of those who are ahead of you, you'll lean much. I bought a book called "Chevrolet Pickups" by Mike Mueller and another called "Chevrolet Pickups 1946-1972" by John Gunnell. Both are very informative and have good examples/pics of restored trucks. Look forward to seeing you truck. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

05-10-2007, 08:19 AM	#9
drube Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 10	Re: newb here 1st question Thanks Daniel, I will post some pics soon. I read through some of the large build threads including yours... Awesome!!



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