does a 1957 chevrolet pickup have a 12 volt charging system.?

[cliffwesley2004]

it is a six cylinder with a generator

[Stevo]

Yes. It uses a generator, not an alternator. that is the only difference. Still a 12 volt d.c. battery. Alternators were used to replace generators. They didn't need brushes, and are more efficient than the old style generators.