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Ferrofil · 07-09-2013, 12:25 AM

I just bought an 1957 1/2 ton Panel Truck 3105, and wonder if anyone out there knows how many they made?
It seems like they are pretty rare...
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OrrieG · 07-10-2013, 11:58 AM

Detailed numbers by model are not available, only totals for the year. You can google it and a number of site with the numbers show up. I think if it is a Canadian truck they may have kept better records, but not sure. I do remember finding a site once, and did not save it, that showed the total production by country for the world. I was very surprised to find how diverse the reach was. Having said that most agree that the half ton long bed stepside was the most produced, followed by short bed step, then cameo. 3/4 and 1 ton were only available in long and extra long bed, or without a bed for a flat bed or after market service unit. Look at the old car manual link in my signature to get an idea of the variety of units available. In addition to the truck there were panels, surburbans and you could even get one with the cab and fron clip but open back to be sent to a custom fabricator for a custom back, like quad cab or special box van.

Ferrofil · 07-10-2013, 05:08 PM

Thanks for the reply!
I'm kind of surprised by your facts, guess we are spoiled with all kinds of records of production numbers and soforth...but would still be nice with an at least approx by percent or anything else, just to get an idea
I am going to look into where my truck were put together...the heresay is that is from CA...
Pontus
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**mr48chev** · 07-10-2013, 06:42 PM

I found this but it doesn't list panels http://www.chevytrucks.org/marvinsga...roduction.html

I had a 57 Panel with a really hot 327 in it when I lived in Texas in the Mid 70's that was a lot of fun but didn't get very good gas mileage.

OrrieG · 07-10-2013, 06:50 PM

here is the vin decoder, it will tell you where it was assembled. Second one is the production numbers. Like I said everything is lumped together.

http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/VIN.htm
http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34095

**mr48chev** · 07-10-2013, 07:00 PM

You might also find something here http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/docs...olet-Truck.pdf If you can get it to open but it wouldn't open for me on my slow internet service.

Ferrofil · 07-12-2013, 12:11 AM

Excellent! The Vin-decoder will come in handy!
I have check that out later today, where and when it was produced
Thanks!
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Ferrofil · 07-12-2013, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferrofil

Excellent! The Vin-decoder will come in handy!
I have check that out later today, where and when it was produced
Thanks!
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The GM-Heritige document seems to be packed interesting facts, 143 pages of it! Gonna print that out. No production figures...
This is fantastic anyway, gets my entusiasm going...just want quit with the staircase I'm building and start working on the truck...

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Ferrofil · 07-27-2013, 04:49 AM

Thanks guys for all your input here!
The Vincode says its built in the LA plant
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07-09-2013, 12:25 AM	#1
Ferrofil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 121	Production numbers I just bought an 1957 1/2 ton Panel Truck 3105, and wonder if anyone out there knows how many they made? It seems like they are pretty rare... Posted via Mobile Device

07-10-2013, 11:58 AM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Production numbers Detailed numbers by model are not available, only totals for the year. You can google it and a number of site with the numbers show up. I think if it is a Canadian truck they may have kept better records, but not sure. I do remember finding a site once, and did not save it, that showed the total production by country for the world. I was very surprised to find how diverse the reach was. Having said that most agree that the half ton long bed stepside was the most produced, followed by short bed step, then cameo. 3/4 and 1 ton were only available in long and extra long bed, or without a bed for a flat bed or after market service unit. Look at the old car manual link in my signature to get an idea of the variety of units available. In addition to the truck there were panels, surburbans and you could even get one with the cab and fron clip but open back to be sent to a custom fabricator for a custom back, like quad cab or special box van. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 07-10-2013 at 12:04 PM.

07-10-2013, 05:08 PM	#3
Ferrofil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 121	Re: Production numbers Thanks for the reply! I'm kind of surprised by your facts, guess we are spoiled with all kinds of records of production numbers and soforth...but would still be nice with an at least approx by percent or anything else, just to get an idea I am going to look into where my truck were put together...the heresay is that is from CA... Pontus Posted via Mobile Device

07-10-2013, 06:42 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Production numbers I found this but it doesn't list panels http://www.chevytrucks.org/marvinsga...roduction.html I had a 57 Panel with a really hot 327 in it when I lived in Texas in the Mid 70's that was a lot of fun but didn't get very good gas mileage. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

07-10-2013, 06:50 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Production numbers here is the vin decoder, it will tell you where it was assembled. Second one is the production numbers. Like I said everything is lumped together. http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/VIN.htm http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34095 __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

07-10-2013, 07:00 PM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Production numbers You might also find something here http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/docs...olet-Truck.pdf If you can get it to open but it wouldn't open for me on my slow internet service. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

07-12-2013, 12:11 AM	#7
Ferrofil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 121	Re: Production numbers Excellent! The Vin-decoder will come in handy! I have check that out later today, where and when it was produced Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device

07-27-2013, 04:49 AM	#9
Ferrofil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 121	Re: Production numbers Thanks guys for all your input here! The Vincode says its built in the LA plant Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://www.ferrofil.se http://www.garaget.org/?car=333379

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