Posted by DonEvans on May 15, 1999 at 23:24:10:
In Reply to: need VIN# help posted by paul kirkham on May 15, 1999 at 14:32:03:
M=1959 model year known as M Series.
8= 8cyl. Should be 318 polyhead. Could be optional 315 Hemi.
W=4 wheel drive.
5=500 model, conv. cab, a 20k gvw truck, also known a 1 1/2 ton.
H= I'm not sure here on this one. Could be heavy duty. As in Big Truck!
07991=sequential serial number.
Check Joe's production # list.
There is not a lot of these around.