Oakland Trucks in '61 ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

par4tom · 03-21-2014, 02:37 PM

I have a 1961 Chevy Apache C10 and the Vin # is:

1c144 (0) 101058

Problem is, the "O" in the vin number right after the "44" doesn't show up in any of the online sites or in the vin# decoders.

Being that I'm in California, I can assume it was a California built truck.

Does anyone have any good information about trucks being made in Oakland as early as 1961?

Did they make trucks in Oakland before that too?

I see Oakland for the later model trucks but not 61 and before.

Tom

vin63 · 03-21-2014, 06:18 PM

Yes, the Oakland plant assembled vehicles from around 1916 to calendar year 1963. My 1963 Chevy II Super Sport and my C10 were both assembled at the Oakland plant before it was closed and the rest of the assembly came out of the Fremont plant.

61_FL_Apache · 03-21-2014, 07:16 PM

That would be cool if your truck hung around the same area all this time.

markeb01 · 03-21-2014, 07:33 PM

Per the GMC VIN decoder found at the following link, my 1960 GMC is also an Oakland build:

http://6066gmcclub.com/gmcguy/VinNumber.html

For Chevy truck VIN’s the decoder at Stovebolt.com might help:

http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/VIN.htm

par4tom · 03-23-2014, 11:07 AM

Thanks for the help. That Stovebolt link was the only one that showed the Oakland plant. Good info.

61K10 · 03-23-2014, 11:18 AM

It's funny that Oakland is not listed on most sites. 1916-1963 was called Detroit of the west.

03-21-2014, 02:37 PM	#1
par4tom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kingsburg CA Posts: 581	Oakland Trucks in '61 ??? I have a 1961 Chevy Apache C10 and the Vin # is: 1c144 (0) 101058 Problem is, the "O" in the vin number right after the "44" doesn't show up in any of the online sites or in the vin# decoders. Being that I'm in California, I can assume it was a California built truck. Does anyone have any good information about trucks being made in Oakland as early as 1961? Did they make trucks in Oakland before that too? I see Oakland for the later model trucks but not 61 and before. Tom __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705185 How to Get Audiophile Sound in 60-66 Trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7236896 Building Your Own Speaker Kick Pods http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=730495

03-21-2014, 06:18 PM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Oakland Trucks in '61 ??? Yes, the Oakland plant assembled vehicles from around 1916 to calendar year 1963. My 1963 Chevy II Super Sport and my C10 were both assembled at the Oakland plant before it was closed and the rest of the assembly came out of the Fremont plant. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

03-21-2014, 07:16 PM	#3
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Oakland Trucks in '61 ??? That would be cool if your truck hung around the same area all this time. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

03-21-2014, 07:33 PM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Oakland Trucks in '61 ??? Per the GMC VIN decoder found at the following link, my 1960 GMC is also an Oakland build: http://6066gmcclub.com/gmcguy/VinNumber.html For Chevy truck VIN’s the decoder at Stovebolt.com might help: http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/VIN.htm __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

03-23-2014, 11:07 AM	#5
par4tom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kingsburg CA Posts: 581	Re: Oakland Trucks in '61 ??? Thanks for the help. That Stovebolt link was the only one that showed the Oakland plant. Good info. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705185 How to Get Audiophile Sound in 60-66 Trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7236896 Building Your Own Speaker Kick Pods http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=730495

03-23-2014, 11:18 AM	#6
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Oakland Trucks in '61 ??? It's funny that Oakland is not listed on most sites. 1916-1963 was called Detroit of the west. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build



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