Saving Identification Plate on 1960 C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Submariner616** · 02-20-2018, 11:30 PM

I would like to have the entire cab on my '60 C10 dipped and stripped. Unfortunately, that would remove the paint and text on the identification plate on the drivers side kick panel that has the weight, horse power, paint code information. That plate is riveted on. Can I drill out the rivets and replace it after stripping and painting? Are the rivets unique or special in any way? Comments? Thoughts? Ideas?

**Rolland** · 02-20-2018, 11:46 PM

There is a recent discussion here about this issue. An EBay seller does supply replacement rivets.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-20-2018, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Submariner616

... Are the rivets unique or special in any way? Comments? Thoughts? Ideas?

Do they look unique?

**dean jendro** · 02-21-2018, 01:17 PM

I drilled mine out before dipping and I just keep it in the glove box. My kick panels are carpeted. Should be no big deal to re-attach with a pop rivet or screws.

**Rolland** · 02-21-2018, 01:44 PM

Keep in mind that the 1960 plate had the actual VIN stamped on it, and is critical for legality. Later models, beginning in 1962 or thereabouts, the plate had only specifications stamped on it, and the VIN plate was on the A or B pillar.
Search for the previous threads on this issue for a better explanation.

**Rolland** · 02-21-2018, 02:45 PM

Sorry, I was thinking of GMC's which do have the VIN stamped on the kick panel specification plate in 1960-61. Chevies are different.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-21-2018, 03:35 PM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVROLET-T...JZW~e0&vxp=mtr

02-20-2018, 11:30 PM	#1
Submariner616 Active Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 140	Saving Identification Plate on 1960 C10 I would like to have the entire cab on my '60 C10 dipped and stripped. Unfortunately, that would remove the paint and text on the identification plate on the drivers side kick panel that has the weight, horse power, paint code information. That plate is riveted on. Can I drill out the rivets and replace it after stripping and painting? Are the rivets unique or special in any way? Comments? Thoughts? Ideas? __________________ Submariner616 1965 Chevrolet K20 350 4 speed manual

02-20-2018, 11:46 PM	#2
Rolland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Springs CO Posts: 215	Re: Saving Identification Plate on 1960 C10 There is a recent discussion here about this issue. An EBay seller does supply replacement rivets.

02-21-2018, 01:17 PM	#4
dean jendro Old and crusty Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 462	Re: Saving Identification Plate on 1960 C10 I drilled mine out before dipping and I just keep it in the glove box. My kick panels are carpeted. Should be no big deal to re-attach with a pop rivet or screws. Attached Images __________________ 65 Chevy long wide daily driver - SOLD! 64 Chevy Short Step LS

02-21-2018, 01:44 PM	#5
Rolland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Springs CO Posts: 215	Re: Saving Identification Plate on 1960 C10 Keep in mind that the 1960 plate had the actual VIN stamped on it, and is critical for legality. Later models, beginning in 1962 or thereabouts, the plate had only specifications stamped on it, and the VIN plate was on the A or B pillar. Search for the previous threads on this issue for a better explanation.

02-21-2018, 02:45 PM	#6
Rolland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Springs CO Posts: 215	Re: Saving Identification Plate on 1960 C10 Sorry, I was thinking of GMC's which do have the VIN stamped on the kick panel specification plate in 1960-61. Chevies are different.

02-21-2018, 03:35 PM	#7
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Saving Identification Plate on 1960 C10 https://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVROLET-T...JZW~e0&vxp=mtr __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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