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1955 1966 Truck Tech

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

1955 Second Series-66 Chevy Truck Model I.D.

We hope the following information on Axle, Transmission and Model identification will help many of you with your questions. Accuracy was a concern as we compiled this information. Because GM made so many scheduled as well as unscheduled changes, there is much discussion about these changes.

The following is used by permission from Pickups and Panels Magazine and artist Bryant J. Stewart

1955 2nd Series

1955 truck tech 1

SERIES	WHEELBASE	VEHICLE TYPE
H 3100	116	½ ton shortbed pickup, panel, Suburban
H 3124	116	½ ton Cameo pickup
M 3200	123-1/4	½ ton longbed pickup
F 3400	104	¾ ton longbed pickup (double duty) (forward control delivery chassis)
G 3500	125	¾ ton pickup (double duty) (forward control delivery chassis)
J 3600	123-1/4	¾ ton longbed pickup
K 3700	137	¾ ton pickup (double duty) (forward control delivery chassis)
L 3800	135	1 ton longbed pickup, panel, flatbed, stake
N 4100	130	1-½ ton flatbed, stake rack
P 4400	154	1-½ ton flatbed, stake rack
R 4500	154	1-½ ton school bus chassis
S 5100	112-5/8	2 ton low cab forward
T 5400	136-5/8	2 ton low cab forward
U 5700	160-5/8	2 ton low cab forward
V 6100	130	2 ton flatbed, stake rack
W 6400	154	2 ton flatbed, stake rack
X 6500	172	2 ton truck
Y 6700	194	2 ton school bus chassis
Z 6800	220	2 ton school bus chassis

1956

1955 truck tech 2

SERIES	WHEELBASE	VEHICLE TYPE
3A 3100	114	½ ton shortbed pickup, panel, Suburban
3A 3124	114	½ ton Cameo pickup
3B 3200	123-1/4	½ ton longbed pickup
3C 3400	104	¾ ton longbed pickup (double duty) (forward control delivery chassis)
3D 3500	125	¾ ton longbed pickup (double duty) (forward control delivery chassis)
3E 3600	123-1/4	¾ ton longbed pickup
3F 3700	137	¾ ton pickup (double duty) (forward control delivery chassis)
3G 3800	135	1 ton pickup, panel, flatbed, stake
4A 4100	130	1-½ ton flatbed, stake rack
4B 4400	154	1-½ ton flatbed, stake rack
4C 4500	154	1-½ ton school bus chassis
6A 6100	130	2 ton flatbed, stake rack
6B 6400	154	2 ton flatbed, stake rack
6C 6500	172	2 ton
6D 6700	194	2 ton school bus chassis
6E 6800	220	2 ton school bus chassis

1957

1955 truck tech 3

SERIES	WHEELBASE	VEHICLE TYPE
3A 3100	114	½ ton shortbed pickup, panel, Suburban
3A 3124	114	½ ton Cameo pickup
3B 3200	123-1/4	½ ton longbed pickup
3C 3400	104	¾ ton longbed pickup (double duty) (forward control delivery chassis)
3D 3500	125	¾ ton longbed (double duty) (forward control delivery chassis
3E 3600	123-1/4	¾ ton longbed pickup
3F 3700	137	¾ ton pickup (double duty) (forward control delivery chassis)
3G 3800	135	1 ton pickup, flatbed, stake rack
4A 4100	132-1/2	1-½ ton truck
4B 4400	156-1/2	1-½ ton truck
4C 4500	156-1/2	1-½ ton school bus chassis
6A 6100	132-1/2	2 ton flatbed, stake rack
6J 6200	129-5/8	2 ton truck (forward control chassis)
6B 6400	156-1/2	2 ton flatbed, stake rack
6C 6500	174-1/2	2 ton truck
6K 6600	153-5/8	2 ton truck (forward control chassis)
6D 6700	196-1/2	2 ton school bus chassis
6E 6800	222-1/2	2 ton school bus chassis

1958

1955 truck tech 4

SERIES	WHEELBASE	VEHICLE TYPE
3A 3100	114	½ ton shortbed pickup, panel, Suburban
3A 3124	114	½ ton cameo pickup
3B 3200	123-1/4	½ ton longbed step/fleetside pickup
3E 3600	123-1/4	¾ ton longbed step/fleetside pickup, stake
3G 3800	135	1 ton stepside pickup, panel, stake rack

1959

1955 truck tech 5

SERIES	WHEELBASE	VEHICLE TYPE
11/1280	119	El Camino L-6/V-8
3A 3100	114	½ ton shortbed step/fleetside pickup, panel, Suburban
3B 3200	123-1/4	½ ton longbed step/fleetside pickup
3E 3600	123-1/4	¾ ton longbed step/fleetside pickup, stake rack
3G 3800	135	1 ton stepside pickup, panel, stake rack

1960

1955 truck tech 6

SERIES	WHEELBASE	VEHICLE TYPE
11/1280	119	El Camino L-6/V-8
C/K14	115	½ ton 4×2/4×4 shortbed step/fleetside pickup, panel, Suburban (Apache 10)
C15	127	½ ton longbed step/fleetside pickup (Apache 10)
C/K25	127	¾ ton 4×2/4×4 longbed step/fleetside pickup, 8′ stake bed (Apache 20)
C36	133	1 ton longbed stepside pickup, panel, 9′ stake bed (Apache 30)

1961-1963

1955 truck tech 7

SERIES	WHEELBASE	VEHICLE TYPE
C10 1404-34	115	½ ton shortbed step/fleetside pickup, panel, Suburban
C15 1504-34	127	½ ton longbed step/fleetside pickup
C25	127	¾ ton longbed step/fleetside pickup, Suburban, 8′ stake bed
K14* 1404-34	115	½ ton 4×2/4×4 shortbed step/fleetside pickup, panel, Suburban
K25* 2504-39	127	¾ ton 4×4 longbed step/fleetside pickup
C36 1404-34	133	1 ton longbed stepside pickup, panel, 9′ stake bed

1964-1966

1955 truck tech 8

SERIES	WHEELBASE	VEHICLE TYPE
A5380	115	½ ton El Camino (6 cylinder)
A5480	115	½ ton El Camino (8 cylinder)
A5580	115	½ ton El Camino Custom (6 cylinder)
A5680	115	½ ton El Camino Custom (8 cylinder)
C10	115	½ ton shortbed step/fleetside pickup, panel, Suburban
C10	127	½ ton longbed step/fleetside pickup
C20	127	¾ ton longbed step/fleetside pickup, Suburban, 8′ stake bed
K10	115	½ ton 4×4 shortbed step/fleetside pickup, panel, Suburban
K20	127	¾ ton 4×4 longbed step/fleetside pickup
C30	133	1 ton longbed stepside pickup, panel, 9′ stake

Note” The vehicle serial number on 1963 Four Wheel Drive models may be used to determine if the model is a First or Second Series Design. The following chart indicates each assembly plant and the sequence of vehicle serial numbers which apply to First Series or Second series.

*1st Series up to and including #	*2nd Series including and begining wit #	Assembly Plants
106084	106085	A= Atlanta
106732	106733	B= Baltimore
106559	106560	F= Flint
110340	110341	J= Janesville
112645	112646	N= Norwood
125965	125966	O= Oakland
118544	118545	S= St. Louis
109948	109949	T= Tarrytown

Disclaimer: This truck I. D. information is correct and complete to the best of our knowledge and is only to be used as a guide. Pickups ‘n panels and/or the National Chevy/GMC Truck Association, and Jim Carter Truck Parts, make no guarantee of accuracy, and disclaim any liability incurred in the use of this information.

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1955 Chevrolet Second Series

Wednesday, January 1st, 2003

Owner: Mike Cargill – Fontana, CA

1955 chevrolet second series

This truck was purchased by my Grandfather in 1962 with 10,000 miles on it. It was used as a work truck by Grandfather until 1974 when it was given to my father. My father used it as a daily work truck until 1991 when he and I restored it.

1955 2nd series 3100 standard stepside, small rear window
235 6 cylinder
3 speed manual

Work done:

Paint – interior and exterior, re-chroming, new bed, rebuilt steering gearbox, refurbished flywheel, original engine without overhaul at 200,000 miles. About $2500 of work put into vehicle Future work: Window felt, seat to re-cover

There is no rust or damage. It is truly a family heirloom.

1955 chevrolet second series

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1955 Chevrolet Second Series

Sunday, December 1st, 2002

Owner: Keith Gunn

1955 chevrolet second series pick up truck

Thank you for allowing me to share my truck with you.

This is the only truck I have ever owned, and really the only kind of truck that ever held much interest for me. The first 1955 (second series) I ever saw was purchased by my best friend’s father. Not only did I think it beautiful, it was FAST!

While attending an auto show in South Carolina I saw a pristine restoration of a ’55 and asked the owner if he new of another that I might restore. He knew of one in Broadway, NC and so my story began.

My truck was purchased new in early 1956 from the Pinehurst Motor Co. in Pinehurst, NC and was loaded with just about every available option except automatic transmission. Since that time it has never been titled outside the state of North Carolina.

The truck had been partially disassembled for restoration, and parts were scattered in several farm outbuildings. It was loaded up and carried to Siler City, NC where I was fortunate enough to find interested people to work on the restoration.

The truck was then completely taken apart, sandblasted and re-assembled on the fresh chassis. My goal was to retain the original appearance while at the same time achieving a roadworthy vehicle. I hope you enjoy the results.

Jim Carter Truck Parts was my primary parts supplier. The parts department, was most helpful with service and advise, especially Sheba Queen and Kelly Mitchell. I am also grateful to my friends, without, whose assistance the restoration could not have been done in less than a year, if at all. Special thanks to Larry Holder, Dale Testerman, Bobby Lambert, and Luis Borrayo.

Specifications:

Engine ‘ 305 CI small block Chevy with Edlebrock intake and Quadrajet 4 barrel carb.
Electrical ‘ 12 volt w/alternator
Brakes ‘ Dual master cylinder, power assist.
Transmission ‘ 3 speed syncromesh column shift
Cooling ‘ Stock original heavy duty radiator and high volume fan
Interior Cooling ‘ Vintage Air
Glass ‘ Tinted
Paint ‘ Chrysler Patriot Blue (PB-7) basecoat/clearcoat
Wheels ‘ Deep dish with mid-50’s police hubcaps and trim rings
Tires ‘ Michelin 235/75-15

You may contact Keith Gunn at kpba@aol.com

1955 chevrolet second series pick up truck