1949 Chevrolet ID Numbers
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Serial numbers are on a plate on the right front door hinge pillar.
Engine numbers: 6 cylinder on crankcase to rear of distributor. Engine numbers were GA-1001 to GA-1031807
Numerical prefix in serial indicates assembly plant as follows:
1	Flint, Michigan
2	Tarrytown, New York
3	St. Louis, Missouri
5	Kansas City, Missouri
6	Oakland, California
8	Atlanta, Georgia
9	Norwood, Ohio
14 Baltimore, Maryland
21 Janesville, Wisconsin
Series designations were determined by trim level, not body style. Each line had a Styleline (notchback) and a Fleetline (fastback) sub-series. Serial numbers: 2 digit letter prefix (GJ & GK) indicate year and model, followed by a dash and 4 numbers indicating body type. These 4 numbers could also have a Letter suffix indicating trim or equipment options. Serial numbers for Special Series were GJ-1001 to GJ-47213, Serial numbers for Deluxe Series were GK-1001 to GK-128201.
GJ 	= Stylemaster (incl. Fleetline Sub-Series – fastback)
GK = 	Fleetmaster (incl. Fleetline Sub-Series – fastback)
Special Series Body Style Numbers
Model Number 	Body/Style Number 	Styleline Sub Series
1503 	49-1269 	4 Door Sedan
1502 	49-1211 	2 Door Sedan
1524 	49-1277 	2 Door Sport Coupe
1504 	49-1227B 	2 Door Business Coupe
Model Number 	Body/Style Number 	Fleetline Sub Series
1553 	49-1208 	4 Door Sedan
1552 	49-1207 	2 Door Sedan
Deluxe Series Body Style Numbers
Model Number 	Body/Style Number 	Styleline Sub Series
2103 	49-1069 	4 Door Sedan
2102 	49-1011 	2 Door Sedan
2124 	49-1027 	2 Door Sport Coupe
2134 	49-1067 	2 Door Convertible
2109 	49-1061 	4 Door Wood Wagon
2119 	49-1062 	4 Door Steel Wagon
Model Number 	Body/Style Number 	Fleetline Sub Series
2153 	50-1008 	4 Door Sedan
2152 	50-1007 	2 Door Sedan

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