Are the dataplates original?

Chris_M · Post by **Chris_M** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:34 pm

Hello there,

I am new here to this forum and have a question concerning my GMC CCKW 353 B2. Maybe you can help me. The former owner in France gave me license papers that show the truck as produced in 01/01/1944 with Serial Number 538120. According to the dataplate this seems to be wrong.

If this dataplate is original and no reproduction, the SN:538120 tells me, the truck was produced by the end of April 1945. Unfortunately I was not able to locate the number printed at the chassis.
Do you think this dataplate is original and can be considered authentic?

Regards,

Chris

Degsy · Post by **Degsy** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 2:36 pm

Hi Chris, the serial no for your truck will be stamped into the side of the chassis just behind the front spring hanger, you may need to rub down layers of paint to find it.

Chris_M · Post by **Chris_M** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 4:30 am

Hi Degsy,

I finally found the serial number, clearly stamped on the chassis. It matches the number on the dataplate. Now I know my CCKW is one of the last 25000 CCKW's that have been built.

Degsy · Post by **Degsy** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:36 am

Well done Chris, build dates and delivery dates can differ considerably due to the body type fitted. Many trucks have been converted from the original body type when going through a rebuild.