1957 Chevy P/U VIN Decode

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  1. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Member

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    Hey Guys! I'm. Having problems attempting to decode my trucks VIN.
    # V 3A 570 107 007 HELP!!
     
  2. Lakeroadster

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    Welcome to the forum. Per The Stovebolt's VIN Buster

    Serial # : 3A570107
    Mfg Year : 1957
    Model : 3100 1/2 ton (V8)
    Wheelbase : 114 inches
    Plant : unknown

    Post up some photo's of your classic '57 Chevy.... we'd all like to check it out!
     
  3. Mr. Bill

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    Thank you! What does the letters "V" & "A" represent in the VIN; also the numbers "007" on the end of the VIN? (V3A 570107007)? Are these old vehicles able to be traced back to its original owners or some history that documents their history? I'm curious about the back stories of these wonderful old trucks!!

    Thanks again,


    Mr. Bill
     
  4. Lakeroadster

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    V 3A57O107007

    Not sure what the V stands for?

    3A: indicates the Series (all light trucks had a "3" in the first position).

    57: indicates the two-digit year.

    O: The fifth symbol indicates the assembly plant (should be a letter, maybe yours is an "O" not a "0", (which would mean the truck was built in Oakland CA).

    107007: Last was the the sequence number (6 digits and started with 001001 at each plant).

    '53-'64 Factory Codes
    A Atlanta, GA
    B Baltimore, MD
    F Flint, MI
    G Framingham, MA
    H Fremont, CA
    J Janesville, WI
    K Kansas City, MO
    L Los Angeles, CA
    N Norwood, OH
    O Oakland, CA
    P Pontiac, MI
    S St. Louis, MO
    T Tarrytown, NY
    V Southgate, CA
    W Willow Run, MI
    Y Wilmington, DE

    Are you related to the Mr. Bill from Saturday Night Live, circa the late 1970's :eek:
     

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  5. Bill Hanlon

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    The V prefix indicates V8 engine.
     

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