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ruby57 · 12-01-2011, 10:57 PM

How would I likely find out how many 1959 1/2 3200 series with 8' beds were produced? Ideally it'd be nice to know how many are still around and being driven. Any thoughts or suggestions for me? -Doug

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OrrieG · 12-02-2011, 01:33 AM

Nobody knows. This is the best information that anyone has. I have seen this on many web sites, all say the information, if it was kept, has never been made public. I have never seen anything about how many might be still on the road (or even titled).

http://www.chevytrucks.org/marvinsga...roduction.html

Maximus · 12-02-2011, 12:17 PM

I think you meant to say 1957, not 1959.
All i can tell you is every 3200 was a 1/2 ton with a 8 foot bed. actual production numbers, no idea...
Nice truck btw!

ruby57 · 12-02-2011, 01:39 PM

You're right, sir, I did mean to say 1957. Not enough coffee on board...

55metalmonkey · 12-02-2011, 03:07 PM

you can contact GM Vintage Vehicle Services. http://www.vintagevehicleservices.com/
it costs about $75 last time I checked but they provide you with full documentation on your truck if it's available.
From the GM-VVS site: This information is available for Canadian produced or U.S. produced and sold in Canada cars and trucks from 1945 to current, and for U.S. produced and sold cars and trucks from 1977 to current.

The bad news: if it's a US built vehicle there is likely no documentation available for it as US plants didn't keep the records for much pre 66 and didn't start keeping full records until 77

The good news: if it was built in Canada for sale in the US the records were likely kept although individual options for each vehicle were not recorded.

12-01-2011, 10:57 PM	#1
ruby57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 124	Production quantity question How would I likely find out how many 1959 1/2 3200 series with 8' beds were produced? Ideally it'd be nice to know how many are still around and being driven. Any thoughts or suggestions for me? -Doug http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h.../rightside.jpg

12-02-2011, 01:33 AM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Production quantity question Nobody knows. This is the best information that anyone has. I have seen this on many web sites, all say the information, if it was kept, has never been made public. I have never seen anything about how many might be still on the road (or even titled). http://www.chevytrucks.org/marvinsga...roduction.html __________________ 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

12-02-2011, 12:17 PM	#3
Maximus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 672	Re: Production quantity question I think you meant to say 1957, not 1959. All i can tell you is every 3200 was a 1/2 ton with a 8 foot bed. actual production numbers, no idea... Nice truck btw! __________________ 1955 2nd Series 3100 - 400 Pontiac / BW Super T-10 4-Speed 1972 K5 Blazer 350 Auto 4x4 1928 Ford Model A Tudor

12-02-2011, 01:39 PM	#4
ruby57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 124	Re: Production quantity question You're right, sir, I did mean to say 1957. Not enough coffee on board...

12-02-2011, 03:07 PM	#5
55metalmonkey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Kelowna, BC Posts: 488	Re: Production quantity question you can contact GM Vintage Vehicle Services. http://www.vintagevehicleservices.com/ it costs about $75 last time I checked but they provide you with full documentation on your truck if it's available. From the GM-VVS site: This information is available for Canadian produced or U.S. produced and sold in Canada cars and trucks from 1945 to current, and for U.S. produced and sold cars and trucks from 1977 to current. The bad news: if it's a US built vehicle there is likely no documentation available for it as US plants didn't keep the records for much pre 66 and didn't start keeping full records until 77 The good news: if it was built in Canada for sale in the US the records were likely kept although individual options for each vehicle were not recorded.



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