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billy50

04-03-2025 @ 9:38 AM

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thank you very much nelsb01, I'll look into getting that book,

JayChicago

04-03-2025 @ 8:45 AM

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Welcome, Billy. The 50 Coupe has always been one of my favorite cars. Had one way back as my daily driver to the community college. It was just a twenty-year-old used car at that time, but it had considerable "cool factor" even then. It was a coupe!

As you have seen already, this forum is a good place to get answers about your new old car. We like to help new members.

Suggest you put your location in the "from" portion of your profile. Never know when someone close to you may be of help.

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nelsb01

04-03-2025 @ 7:50 AM

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LB72B BD 24H47
LB = Long Beach assembly
72B = Custom Deluxe Club Coupe
B = Sheridan Blue
D = Custom Broadcloth, blue gray stripe
24 = 24th day
H = August
47 = unit production number

All this information and more is available in the Club's 1949-50-51 Ford Book.
The book is available from the Club's Online Store

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billy50

04-03-2025 @ 7:22 AM

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Bought me a nice 1950 coupe. Can't seem to find a proper complete build code list for 1950 cpe. where can I find one or can you help me? The code is stamped into the cowl upper firewall. I've found pieces of the codes scattered around on the internet but not complete for the 1950s. thanks, it's LB72B BD 24H47. Thank you for your help, Billy

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