the title didnt have the actual model. anyone know how i can look up my VIN?

 

here is the car. just picked it up from my grandparents. need to knwo exactly what they called this in 1951 to finish paperwork.

 

Looks like a Fleetline Special.

The VIN was on the door jamb and the engine.

Here's one for sale:

http://www.autabuy.com/Vehicles/Deta...odel=Fleetline

 

Styleline? Maybe

 

the back of that one is different than mine. the back glass and trunk are different. i have the vin that was on the title but when i get home ill make sure its the same as the door jamb

 

i have been told a bunch of different things so i would like to look the actual number up. i think there were 15 diffeent body styles in 51

 

On my 47 the vin tag is a metal tag riveted on the firewall. It listed all the information abouth the car.

 

Contact the Texas Highway Patrol (State Police) and ask for the VIB Division or contact the Dept of Transportation (TDOT) if I am sure they are the only 2 that can replace a vin and Installed the Vin also. You will have to apply for a new Vin with the Highway Patrol if the vehicle has none, They will have to lift a Vin print off of the frame.

if you have any other question send me a PM with a number I can call you to further assist you.

Rudy

 

On my '53 210 Deluxe, had the VIN tag riveted in the same location...On Top of the firewall..

http://www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/che...ev/51chev.html

It doesn't look to be a Fleetline,as those were fastbacks & only lasted 1 more model year.

Judging from no side trim, if it came that way I would say it's a "Styleline Secial", cause of this..
Specials served as price leaders, starting @ $1460.

Also the hood ornament is definately Not Styleline DeLuxe one.. They were noticably different..
Same for Bel-Air hood ornament, much Different. (had wings)...

What I think you have is a 1951 Styleline Special, which was very popular for low cost. Also Popular with the Police Depts for Patrol Cars too..

Plus, hood ornament is exact match. Which told a lot about each model..

 

Look at this site. Looks like its a
1951 Chevrolet Styleline Special

http://www.51classicchevy.com/1951-c...e-special.html