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Need to know where to find the VIN on a 1955 Belair. I know that one spot is the steering column, is there another place to look?
Thanks,
bob
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The VIN number is on the left front door post on 1955-57 Chevrolets.I have never heard of it being on the steering columm.
Gene Schneider
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I think you are getting the passenger cars mixed up with the Vettes, the vettes had the VIN on the base of the column.
John
John
1954 Belair Sport Coupe
1960 2 door Impala Hardtop 348/340HP 4spd
1962 2 door Impala Hardtop 409/409 4spd
1962 2 Door Biscayne Sedan 327/250 Auto
1977 Monza Mirage 305 4 Speed
1988 Celebrity Wagon
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Backyard Mechanic
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The VIN is also stamped on the driver side frame rail "on the top".
As John mentioned, the Vette had the VIN plate on the steering column. (only place to spot weld on the plastic fantastic)
Oliver J. Giorgi
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1958 Passenger Car
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The following may not answer the original poster's question, but it helps set the record straight regarding Corvettes: " Each Corvette was assigned a serial number, which later became known as the vehicle identification number (VIN). On 1953-'59 Corvettes the serial number plate moved around slightly, but it was always on the front part of the left door post and was retained by two phillips head screws. In 1960 the serial number plate was welded to the steering column under the hood just below and slightly forward of the brake master cylinder. The relocation of the serial number plate from the door post to the steering column occurred on AIM date 11-24-59..." From The Complete Corvette Restoration & Technical Guide- Vol. 1 1953-1962 , by Noland Adams, page 255. 
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Ollie, I have heard this for years about the driver side frame rail, on the top side facing the floor pans. I have yet to find one or even any traces of one being stamped. I have seen pictures of it, but never found one. I should have been clearer with my reference to Corvette.
Why the question on the VIN? Lost tag?
John
John
1954 Belair Sport Coupe
1960 2 door Impala Hardtop 348/340HP 4spd
1962 2 door Impala Hardtop 409/409 4spd
1962 2 Door Biscayne Sedan 327/250 Auto
1977 Monza Mirage 305 4 Speed
1988 Celebrity Wagon
2018 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Diesel
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