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hello , im new to this , does anyone know where I look to find the vin number on a 1939 chevy truck?

Hi There and welcome to Chevy Chatter II. It is great that you could join us.

The 1939 truck did not have a "VIN" number. A "VIN" number is a 17 digit code number that was used on vehicles years later. Your 1939 truck has a "serial number" instead. No doubt someone here can give you the exact location of the serial number plate.

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The serial number should be on the right side of the cowl under the hood.
In 1939 most states used the engine number for registration. This number is stamped into the ledge on the right side of the block behind the distributor.

thank youy so much for your help!

Hey guys! Brand new to the form and sorry to bring back such an old thread, but I too have a '39 truck that I'm currently building. The original serial plate has been removed from the passenger side (I can still see the old paint from where they removed it), but I still have the original engine.

The number is very legible still, but when I went to look up the format for what the engine serial number should be, it seems to be different than what's found HERE. Everything adds up except the 3rd digit which is VERY clearly a capital 'I'. However, if that 'I' is actually a '1' instead, then the engine number matches the format perfectly (T engine produced in Flint, Michigan based off of THIS DOCUMENT). Is it at all possible to that they used an 'I' stamp on these engines instead of a '1'??

I can post pictures if it would be helpful next time I run over to the garage. Thank you in advance for all of your help!

Cheverolet used a capitol I in place of the numeral !....common.