C50 just bought - VIN and Engine question

[jeep258goat]

I just bought an old Chevy C50. I would like to know what the VIN is telling me and where to find any stamping of the engine to see what engine I have..it is some form of a 6 cyl with 4 speed combo (believe that is a C4). New to trucks but love the tractors so can someone give me some leads
thanks

 

[cole in mo.]

What year, if later than 62, the engine would be a 292, if older either a 235 or 262. A c4 trans is a ford automatic.

 

[jeep258goat]

So seller told me 1966 and was a C50- but the VIN tag was seperated from the truck so I am really wanting to get the real story - where can I lookon the truck?

 

[ericlb]

if it has the 292, look at the side covers on the side of the engine,which cover the area where the lifters are, the 292 has 2, each covering the lifters for 3 cylinders, all other chevy 6's have some form of 1, covering the whole set of lifters

 

[jeep258goat]

Ok thanks for that tip I will check later tonight. Does anyone however have a chart or link that I can use to decode the VIN?

 

[Jim in Sask]

Here's a chart from the service manual for 1965-66 Chev and GMC trucks (it's from GM Canada so may not be applicable). Back then the motors were color coded. If it's a 292 it'll be green (assuming it's the original motor).

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