| Rlx5513 | -- 03-31-2015 @ 7:32 PM |
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This 1950 F-3 has the code 3 HM 29J 56 stamped on the firewall. I am having a problem getting the title corrected from 1949 to 1950. The BMV dosen't have records on these firewall numbers. The serial number is 98RY 482385 again the BMV was not able to use the vin to find the year of production. Are there records available to cross reference numbers to production dates. Any input on this subject would be greatly appreciated.
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| TomO | -- 04-01-2015 @ 10:04 AM |
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There doesn't seem to be much information on the rating plates for the 49-53 trucks. The Truck chassis parts catalog has some and VanPelts sales has some. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_serialnumber-patentplate-1.htm Tom
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| 49fordv8f4 | -- 04-01-2015 @ 4:19 PM |
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You might post this on the Ford Truck Enthusiasts forum. There are several on the '48-'56 section of the forum that could give the answer you need. By the 98RY prefix, your truck would be a '49 or '50 (9) V8 (8R) F3 (Y). The stamping on the firewall will give you the original color, assembly plant, and date of mfg. Mark
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| Rlx5513 | -- 04-01-2015 @ 6:25 PM |
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Thank you for the Vanpelt information.
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| Rlx5513 | -- 04-02-2015 @ 6:12 AM |
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The 3 HM29J56 firewall code I was told by another Ford was correct for a 1950 truck 29J is translated to September 1950. How would I be able to prove that to the BMV? That is the problem in order to correct the title that was issued as a 1949. There is an affidavit to correct title errors but the BMV dosen't have firewall code information. Thank you for your help with this problem.
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| 49fordv8f4 | -- 04-02-2015 @ 5:21 PM |
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The serial number on the passenger side top frame rail just behind the radiator would be the number that would need to match the title. The numbers on the firewall center by the seam would be assembly numbers, paint and date codes. They probably wouldn't mean anything to the BMV. Is the cab original to the truck? Are there other issues with the title besides the year? Mark This message was edited by 49fordv8f4 on 4-2-15 @ 5:24 PM
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| Rlx5513 | -- 04-02-2015 @ 6:13 PM |
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Mark, Thank you for you input. The serial numbers match on the frame, firewall plaque and the glove box plaque. This truck was owned by the original owner till about 3 years ago and was stored in a mouse free garage its entire life. It's is original unrestored, the seat has very little wear and the jute under the original floor mat is in great shape. The front tires have been changed but the back tires and spare are original. I will buy Coker tires but do not intend to restore, it's orginal only once. The owner died and the truck was sold with some tractors and they had to apply for a lost title and they didn't get the year correct so when I bought it the numbers didn't add up to the date of manufacture. Others are probably saying I wish that was my only problem? Rgds, Bob
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| 49fordv8f4 | -- 04-02-2015 @ 7:07 PM |
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That is a very nice looking truck! I hope you can get the title issues resolved. Mark
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| Rlx5513 | -- 04-02-2015 @ 7:14 PM |
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Thanks! Here is the interior picture. How do you upload more than one pic? Rgds, Bob
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| Rlx5513 | -- 04-02-2015 @ 7:14 PM |
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2nd pic This message was edited by Rlx5513 on 4-3-15 @ 6:53 AM
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| 51f1 | -- 04-16-2015 @ 11:21 AM |
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The unit number on the cowl is an internal plant assigned number used to keep up with plant production. The format for these numbers varies by plant. Some plants did not use numbers on the cowl. My guess is as follows: The "3" is the truck model (F-3). "HM" indicates that the truck was built at the Highland Park plant. The "J" stands for September as "I" was skipped because it looks like a "1" (the 10th letter of the alphabet = the 9th month - September). The 29 would be the 29th day of the month, therefore, the truck was built on September 29. The "56" indicates the 56th truck built in that group (could be day, month, etc.). Some of these numbers include the paint code and the engine type. Yours does not. Richard This message was edited by 51f1 on 4-16-15 @ 11:30 AM
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| jyakel | -- 05-27-2015 @ 5:27 PM |
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Hey Rix5513 Bob, Wow, that is a very nice F-3. Hard to believe it has survived in that great of a condition. Enjoy it as is. Like you say, 'It's only original once'. I also have an F-3 but it's condition cannot match yours. Not to jump on your post but I included a picture of my F-3. Good luck with yours. Have fun driving it and showing it off. John PS: I was able to decipher my serial number on the firewall of my truck with help from knowledgeable members at the Early Ford V-8 club.
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