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TomO |
09-29-2018 @ 4:35 PM
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Use this link to decode the vin https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/54-ford-vin-decode.538524/
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Darinlund11 |
09-29-2018 @ 1:28 PM
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After some scr*ping and wire brushing I found the numbers on the passenger side frame rail. The number is A4LG147385 if anyone could tell me anything more from those numbers it would be greatly appreciated
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alt63bird |
09-27-2018 @ 6:11 PM
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Looks like '55-'56 car to me - if VIN has a '6' in the second digit it's a '56. Scr*pe/sand around top of passenger side frame rail forward of the suspension mount for the VIN/serial number. '57 had different suspension arms, '53-earlier used kingpins and no ball joints, but you '52-'53 fans knew that already. Alan H. Tast, AIA, LEED AP Technical Director, Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l www.vintagethunderbirdclub.net 1940 Ford V8 Tudor (Since 1979 & still in pieces)
This message was edited by alt63bird on 9-27-18 @ 6:13 PM
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Darinlund11 |
09-27-2018 @ 3:43 PM
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The numbers on the back were the only ones I could find, didn't have any luck finding any on the frame rail up front
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Darinlund11 |
09-27-2018 @ 3:42 PM
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Thanks for the help. I'd like to sell it but wasn't sure what it was
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40cpe |
09-27-2018 @ 11:53 AM
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The first letter of the vin is the engine code. In 1955 the letter "U" was for the 272" V8. The VIN is also supposed to be on the top front of the passenger side frame rail, about where the bumper brackets bolt on. My best guess is that it is a '55 car frame. It looks like the front frame area on my '55.
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Darinlund11 |
09-27-2018 @ 11:01 AM
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The only numbers we have been able to find were on the passenger side frame rail toward the rear of chassis and it is U643. Is there any other location it might be?
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CharlieStephens |
09-27-2018 @ 10:33 AM
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How about posting the serial number? Charlie Stephens
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Darinlund11 |
09-27-2018 @ 9:51 AM
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Is there anything I could go by to narrow it down to any certain year and model ?
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trjford8 |
09-27-2018 @ 7:11 AM
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The chassis appears to be 1949 or newer passenger car..
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