| Bud 32B | -- 12-09-2009 @ 3:25 PM |
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Since I'm new to Ford cars, need a little info on the VIN of my Tudor. Can the number be used to determine build date and location of build. Does the VIN start with a letter or number? Thanks for any replys
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| CapnJohn | -- 12-09-2009 @ 4:21 PM |
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from www.vanpelsales.com aka FordBarn note: B models started with *AB serial number * or *B serial number* note the stars, see the web site for further info the numbers are located on the transmission for V 8's or on the casting between engine and tranny on the 4's. Note, they are not on the block. Also located in 1 to 3 places on the left frame rail. Early Ford Serial Numbers For Cars and Trucks Manufactured for the USA Market from 1932 to 1953 Model Year Make and Engine Passenger Car Model (note a) First Serial Number (See note B below) 1932 V8 18 18- 001 to 18- 203,126 1933 V8 40 18- 203,127 to 18- 457,477 1934 V8 40 18- 457,478 to 18-1,234,356 1935 V8 48 18-1,234,357 to 18-2,207,110 1936 V8 68 18-2,207,111 to 18-3,331,856 1937 V8 - 60hp V8 - 85hp 74 78 54- 6,602 to 54- 358,334 18-3,331,857 to 18-4,186,446 1938 V8 - 60hp V8 - 85hp 82A 81A 54- 358,335 18-4,186,447 to 18-4,661,000 (f) 1939 Ford V8 - 60hp Ford V8 - 85hp Mercury V8 - 90hp 922A 91A 99A Continued from 1938 to 54-506,500 (d) 18-4,661,001 to 18-5,210,700 (e) 99- 001 1940 Ford V8 - 60hp Ford V8 - 85hp Mercury V8 - 90hp 022A 01A 09A 54-0,506,501 to end (g) 18-5,210,701 to 18-5,896,294 99A-101,701 1941 Ford V8 - 90hp Ford 6 - 90hp Mercury V8 - 95hp 11A 1GA 19A 18-5,896,295 to 18-6,769,035 1GA-000,001 to 1GA-034,800 99A-257,101 1942 Ford V8 - 90hp Ford 6 - 90hp Mercury V8 - 100hp 21A 2GA 29A 18-6,769,036 to 18-6,925,898 1GA-034,801 to 1GA-227,523 99A-466,701 1946 Ford V8 - 100hp Ford 6 - 90hp Mercury V8 - 100hp 69A 6GA 69M 99A-650,280 to 99A-1,412,709 1GA-227,524 to 1GA- 326,417 99A-650,280 to 99A-1,412,709 1947 Ford V8 - 100hp Mercury V8 - 100hp Ford 6 - 90hp (G) Ford 6 - 90hp (H) 79A 79M 7GA ---- 799A-1,412,708 to 799A-2,071,117 (i) 799A-1,412,708 to 799A-2,071,117 71GA- 326,418 to 71GA- 414,366 77HA- 0,512 to 77HA- 9,038 (c) 1948 Ford V8 - 100hp Ford 6 - 90hp Mercury V8 - 100hp 89A 8GA 89M 899A-2,071,118 to 899A-2,374,315 87HA- 0,536 to 87HA- 073,901 (i) 899A-2,005,028 to 899A-2,374,315 1949 Ford V8 - 100hp Ford 6 - 95hp Mercury V8 - 8BA 8HA 9CM 98BA-101 98HA-101 9CM -101 1950 Ford V8 - 100hp Ford 6 - 95hp Mercury V8 - 0BA 0HA 0CM B0-100,001 (J) H0-100,001 50-100,001M 1951 Ford V8 - 100hp Ford 6 - 95hp Mercury V8 - 1BA 1HA 1CM B1-100,001 (J) H1-100,001 51-100,001M 1952 Ford V8 - 110hp Ford 6 - 101hp Mercury V8 - B2 A2 (All) A2-100,001 (J) B2-100,001 52-100,001M 1953 Ford V8 - 110hp Ford 6 - 101hp Mercury V8 - B3 A3 (All) A3-100,001 (J) B3-100,001 53- 5,001H This message was edited by CapnJohn on 12-9-09 @ 4:28 PM
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| trjford8 | -- 12-09-2009 @ 6:14 PM |
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Bud, the engine and transmission assemblies all came from the Rouge plant. At that time they were assembled the VIN number that was stamped on the transmission case just above the inspection cover. When that assembly was dropped into a frame the same number on the transmission was stamped onto the frame. There is no way to determine where specific cars were assembled by the VIN number. You can determine the month when the engine and transmission were assembled, but that does not tell you when it was put into a car.It will give you a rough idea along with other items that are specific to early cars, mid year cars, or late cars. Since you are new to Ford cars and specifically the 32 I would recommend that you purchase the 1932 Ford book put out by the Early Ford V-8 Club. This book comes in two volumes and will tell you everything you will want to know about the 32 Ford.You can purchase the book on-line on the front page of this site. If you are not a member of the Early Ford V-8 Club I would also recommend that you join. For $35 you will get six issues a year of the V-8 Times and it will give you a lot of information on V-8 Fords.
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| joesgarage | -- 12-17-2009 @ 10:19 AM |
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I was looking at the info on your post, I just bought a 48 ford with a V8 flathead. The VIN starts with 899A. Unless I am reading this info incorrectly it appears this VIN is for 48 Merc V8's. If you could please clarify this for me. This is my first car this old and am still trying to figure out how they identified them. thanks
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| trjford8 | -- 12-17-2009 @ 6:20 PM |
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Hi Joe, The 899A prefix on your 48 Ford serial number is correct.Since you are new to the hobby I will make the following suggestions; 1st, you should purchase the V-8 Club's 41-48 Ford book. It will give you a lot of information on your car such as paint colors, upholstery colors,engine specs, etc. A great book for the person new to the hobby and 41-48 Fords. 2nd, I would recommend that you join the Early Ford V-8 Club.If you are already a member then you know the benefits. If not a member, then by joining you will get a club roster and 6 issues a year of the V-8 Times magazine. The club magazine will be a great help to the person who is new to flathead cars. The roster will also help you find other Ford owners who may live in your own backyard. On the front page of this site you can order the book and also join the club. Lastly we hope you continue to visit this site and ask questions. We will try to supply answers.
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