By the way, the S in the serial is the same for 1958 and 1959. I know that S
with a serial # below 35001 used a V8 engine based on Pontiac's 1958 370 cubic
inch V8, but with a smaller 3.875" bore yielding 336.1 cubic inches. Starting
at serial number 35001 the V8s were based on Pontiac's 1959 389 cubic inch V8,
but with a smaller 3.78" bore yielding 336.9 cubic inches. I assume, but have
never seen it officially printed, that serial numbers below 35001 are 58 models
and 35001 and up are 59 models.
If you would like to have an un-punched GMC logo for your dash, I think I may
have an extra. No charge, just let me know.
-----Original Message-----
From: Hanlon, Bill (ISS Houston)
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 10:07 AM
To: 'Stern,Jason'; oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] 1958 Serial Number Mystery
It is a GMC cab.
101 = short wheel base
8 = V8 engine (336 cubic in)
P = built in Pontiac Michigan plant
S = 1958 year model
17571A is the serial number.
-----Original Message-----
From: Stern,Jason [mailto:JStern@elections.state.la.us]
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 9:22 AM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] 1958 Serial Number Mystery
Good morning guys,
I retrieved my serial number yesterday from my truck. Could one of
ya'll that mentioned you have the books determine if it's a GMC or
Chevrolet? I'm leaning towards GMC, based on my gauge cluster and the
fact that it says GMC Truck: General Motors of America on the Vin plate.
But it has a Chevy grill and a Chevy tailgate! :-S Another tidbit: the
GMC logo on the gauge cluster was turned upside down with the G and C
punched through. So it looks like this: _W_ Somebody really wanted
this to be a bow tie truck!
Here it is: 101 8P S17571A
I await your answer! :)
Jason
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Jason Stern
Denham Springs, Louisiana
1958 Hybrid Apache Stepside
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