1963 Truck VIN #'s

[1963chevyc20]

Vin is 3c2540143835 original bill of sale and protection plan book says it was solo in Camarillo calif. on 5-9-63. But where was it made? Key no 8393

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by 1963chevyc20

Vin is 3c2540143835 original bill of sale and protection plan book says it was solo in Camarillo calif. on 5-9-63. But where was it made? Key no 8393

Your truck was made at the Oakland CA plant. I'll get it updated to the list.

[bighunting]

I've got a Baltimore truck - 3C154B115053. Anyone know what the "RM" suffix means in the trim code Z62RM?

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by bighunting

I've got a Baltimore truck - 3C154B115053. Anyone know what the "RM" suffix means in the trim code Z62RM?

Thanks for the new additions..

Bighunting....I can look it up tonight when home and let you know if no one else chimes in.

Z62 is the custom comfort option

[1963c-10]

This may help others also.....still looking for the RM suffix code.

[ClassicHauler]

I'm just curious about this I don't know if it was a 1/2 year model thing or if somewhere along the way my truck got a 64 cab? Here is my VIN and a pic so you know exactly what I mean. 3C154J141682

[ClassicHauler]

The VIN I have is from the title, I would look for it on the truck but I won't be able to for about 20 or so days because I currently live in Italy, but I am moving back soon.
So I will try to find the VIN #'s in multiple locations on the truck.

[1963c-10]

There is a VIN # on the frame also....driver side, top of the rail between the upper a-arm and cab. See what you have there and also a pic of the VIN id plate in the piller. That is definitely a 64-66 cab and we have multiple VIN #'s that are later than yours. Looks like someone swapped the cab out at some point.

[63burban4x4]

Originally Posted by 1963chevyc20

Vin is 3c2540143835 original bill of sale and protection plan book says it was solo in Camarillo calif. on 5-9-63. But where was it made? Key no 8393

You know that 0 in your vin is a letter, not a number, right? that identifies the Oakland plant. I had trouble with mine, DMV put a 5 in place of the S, (for St. Louis). DMV inspector who fixed mine said they always have problems, people read that digit as a number (S becomes a 5, O becomes a 0, B even becomes an 8. etc.) The old timers at the DMV know to watch for this, I think all Chevys of this period are prone to this due to the alpha numeric breakup in the middle of the vin.

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by 63burban4x4

You know that 0 in your vin is a letter, not a number, right? that identifies the Oakland plant. I had trouble with mine, DMV put a 5 in place of the S, (for St. Louis). DMV inspector who fixed mine said they always have problems, people read that digit as a number (S becomes a 5, O becomes a 0, B even becomes an 8. etc.) The old timers at the DMV know to watch for this, I think all Chevys of this period are prone to this due to the alpha numeric breakup in the middle of the vin.

Great point. The 63 fleetside I picked up a few months back is a Baltimore truck "B" code and SC had it titled as an "8". I had to argue with NC, but had the title corrected to a "B".

[1963c-10]

Any new additions?

[1963c-10]

1963 Truck VINS as of 07/14/14

So Oakland has 9
3C154O101113 ***lowest serial # so far***
3C154O116306
3C254O116693
3C154O129235
3C154O141734
3C254O143835
3C114O143935
3C154O144401
3C144O151856

Baltimore has 5
3C144B101759
3K154B105199
XXXXXB112910
3C154B115053
3C144B120042


St. Louis has 14
3C154S108039
3C144S110281
3C144S126079
3C144S131116
3K154S136989
3K146S147012
3C154S147354
3C144S149749
3C143S155843
3C144S174216
3C144S186692
3C144S195069
3C144S195529
3C144S197366

Flint plant has 1
3C154F112791

And Janesville Assembly plant has 3
3C254J104272
3C144J116422
3C144J126858
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[1963c-10]

Interested note. Members Davbowen's 63 and 1963Chevyc20 have trucks that are only 100 digits apart off the same assembly line from Oakland

[ClassicHauler]

Originally Posted by 1963k10

Do the vehicle #'s start at 100,000 and do they correspond to each specific model? In other words does my truck's #105199 mean that it is the 5199th 1/2 ton and 4x4 and longbed and stepside or just 1/2 ton?

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

There is a VIN # on the frame also....driver side, top of the rail between the upper a-arm and cab. See what you have there and also a pic of the VIN id plate in the piller. That is definitely a 64-66 cab and we have multiple VIN #'s that are later than yours. Looks like someone swapped the cab out at some point.

I checked the vin on the frame of the truck as well as the paper work I have from the previous owner and the truck is a 64 but for whaytever reason clerical mistake or otherwise the AZDOT messed up the title and put an incorrect VIN number on it for both me and the previous owner. Also the truck was reassigned a state vin number and that is what should have been on the title the trucks original or in this case some other trucks original vin number. Thanks again for the info and suggestion.

[davbowen]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

1963 Truck VINS as of 07/14/14

So Oakland has 9
3C154O101113 ***lowest serial # so far***
3C154O116306
3C254O116693
3C154O129235
3C154O141734
3C254O143835
3C114O143935
3C154O144401
3C144O151856

Baltimore has 5
3C144B101759
3K154B105199
XXXXXB112910
3C154B115053
3C144B120042


St. Louis has 14
3C154S108039
3C144S110281
3C144S126079
3C144S131116
3K154S136989
3K146S147012
3C154S147354
3C144S149749
3C143S155843
3C144S174216
3C144S186692
3C144S195069
3C144S195529
3C144S197366

Flint plant has 1
3C154F112791

And Janesville Assembly plant has 3
3C254J104272
3C144J116422
3C144J126858
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that's pretty cool about being 100 #'s between mine and another......I see only 1 truck listed from the flint plant. I grew up and still live in the flint area. they still build chevy trucks here........

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by davbowen

that's pretty cool about being 100 #'s between mine and another......I see only 1 truck listed from the flint plant. I grew up and still live in the flint area. they still build chevy trucks here........

Yeah.....for being 51 years old its pretty cool to find a truck that came off the same line just hours apart. Odds are the same hands worked on them. Very cool!!!

[Bears63]

I have somehow missed this thread for quite a while. Well, time to fix that!! Here's my entry....

VIN = 3C254J126938

This truck was delivered to Lowell Lust Chevrolet (now Steven Lust Chevrolet) in Aberdeen, SD. It was purchased by an Aberdeen farmer with a customer delivery date of April 19, 1963. The truck passed to that farmer's son in the 70's and in late 70's - early 80's was parked in a barn. The man I bought it from pulled it from the barn. I am the fourth registered owner of this truck.

[1963c-10]

I'll get the list updated.

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

I guess I should add mine to this list... another St Louis truck. From what I've seen, my C10 was in Oklahoma up until a few years ago. It was then sold and moved to Orlando FL area where I purchased it earlier this year.

VIN # is 3C144S131420.

Short Fleetside SBW, 283 3 on the tree. Originally 503 solid Glenwood Green paint.

[Captainfab]

I'll add my small fleet of '63's

1) My first vehicle that my dad bought for me in the fall of 1975. I have since given this to my son. Originally a 283, SM420, 3.73, BBW, LWB, light blue and white, Custom Cab with all the trim 3C154O104072

2)I purchased this one in the early to mid 80's to build as a SWB Pro Street truck. No engine or trans. 3C154O112526

3)This is a Suburban that I purchased in the late 80's to build as a 4x4. No engine or trans. 3C146H107617

4) This is my C60 that my friend helped me buy in Rupert Idaho. It was sold new by Hanzel's Chevrolet in Rupert, Idaho, to the city of Paul, Idaho. It has a 292, 5 speed, 2 speed rear. 3C653S175070

5) I acquired this truck last year in a trade for some work and parts. It is a light blue and white, Custom Cab BBW, side trim, sail panels, aluminum grill and chrome bumper. This is identical to my first truck aside from the 230, 3 speed. 3C154O123214

[1963c-10]

I'll get it updated today guys. Thanks for the additions.

[1963c-10]

1963 Chevy Truck VIN Registry
1963 Truck VINS as of 07/25/14

So Oakland has 13
3C154O101113 ***lowest serial # 1963 so far***
3C154O104072
3C146H107617 There was a thread on Oakland trucks with "H" designations
3C154O112526
3C154O116306
3C254O116693
3C154O123214
3C154O129235
3C154O141734
3C254O143835
3C114O143935
3C154O144401
3C144O151856

Baltimore has 5
3C144B101759
3K154B105199
XXXXXB112910
3C154B115053
3C144B120042


St. Louis has 16
3C154S108039
3C144S110281
3C144S126079
3C144S131116
3C144S131420
3K154S136989
3K146S147012
3C154S147354
3C144S149749
3C143S155843
3C144S174216
3C653S175070
3C144S186692
3C144S195069
3C144S195529
3C144S197366

Flint plant has 1
3C154F112791

And Janesville Assembly plant has 4
3C254J104272
3C144J116422
3C144J126858
3C254J126938
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[Captainfab]

Oakland used the H ? The research I did led me to the Buick City plant outside of Flint.

[rhm63]

3C144A124771

Atlanta Plant!

My great-grandfather bought it nearly new and used it on his farm near Anderson, SC. He gave it to my grandfather and it was given new paint and body work in the 80's. It was stolen and taken back to Atlanta. Amazingly it was recovered and brought back to SC. He gave it to me and now it is in Texas being brought back to life.

[aerotruk63]

Link to thread about the H Fremont plant. Thank's factorystock.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6247342