Welcome to the List John,
Looks like a nice solid truck!
1958 was the first year Chevrolet used two digits to identify the series and
the use of the series nick names (Apache, Viking and Spartan). You are
correct in thinking 40 = 4000, 50 = 5000, etc.
There were two wheelbases available in the 40 series(1-1/2 ton). The Series
Designations are: "4A" is a 4100 with a 132.5" wheelbase and the "4B" is a
4400 with a 156.5" wheelbase. 4A or 4B will be the first two digits on the
serial number located on the door post.
If you check your engine serial number it will more than likely end with
"JC" indicating it is a 235 6 cylinder in a series 4000 truck.
The hand brake on the transmission is standard on all trucks 1 ton and
larger.
The single speed rear is also standard, with a vacuum shift 2 speed being
optional.
Mike Boteler
'56 4400 Stake
'56 6400 Stake
'56 8400 Wrecker
'56 9200 Tractor w/Powermatic
'57 10500 Fire Truck
Hughesville, MD
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Melon" <john@flyingmelons.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2003 10:19 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Introduction - 58 Chevy
> Hello All:
>
> This is my 1st post to the list and I wanted to share my new-found joy.
I'm
> now the proud owner 1958 Chevrolet Grain Box Dump. It has the drum
> parking/emergency brake on the trans and a single speed rear. I believe it
> to be 1 1/2 ton, but am not quite sure. The moldings on the fenders read
> "Chevrolet 40" & "Viking" but I haven't found any references to these yet.
> Does this mean it's the 4000 series?
>
> The green is so faded that I thought it was original until I popped the
hood
> and saw it was originally blue. I'm looking forward to restoring and using
> this one and am open to any information any of you have regarding vehicles
> of this type. It can be seen at:
> http://www.flyingmelons.com/JDM/1958Chevy/
>
> Regards,
>
> John Melon
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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