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trjford8

02-27-2020 @ 7:27 AM

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Another great book for a woody owner is "Famous Ford Woodies" by Lorin Sorensen. It can be purchased at the Early Ford V-8 Foundation or on line at; www.fordv8foundation.org.

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02-26-2020 @ 9:17 AM

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The original patent plate if it is on the car shows one thing - where the car was assembled. There is a small box in the upper right hand corner and that will have an abbreviation of the plant. My 48 has LB for Long Beach. VIN Number should be on frame rail. Woodie assembly number is on the firewall (# used at Iron Mountain for production). This will not correspond with the VIN.

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01-12-2020 @ 11:54 AM

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Trjfordv8 - you got it!
Starts part way at the end of the crossmember and goes back.
Darn horns are low on the inner fender there making it hard to clean off, but with minor damage to wrists, hands, etc got it done.
Will call the inspection squad tomorrow.
Thanks to all who offered suggestions!

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01-11-2020 @ 9:24 AM

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Those kids will remember that for a lifetime. The only thing missing is a dog sitting next to them.

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01-11-2020 @ 9:08 AM

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Nice car. I like the interior accessories in the 4th photo. It looks like they enjoy the car more than you do.

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01-11-2020 @ 4:52 AM

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Nice '41 Woody! I hope you bought the boat as well
as it is a great combination. If you haven't already
done so, you should consider joining the National
Woody Club. I assume that you have joined the
Early Ford V8 Club since your'e here.
NWC info at the following:
https://woodies.clubexpress.com/

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01-10-2020 @ 2:55 PM

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On your '41 woody the most likely spot for the ID#(VIN) is on top of the driver's side frame rail right nest to the front crossmember. In my experience it is the most common place.

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01-10-2020 @ 1:54 PM

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42 Wagon and Charlie, Thanks for the information and your time!

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01-10-2020 @ 11:33 AM

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Looking through your request for information again I see I didn't answer the most important question for a person with a wood bodied vehicle. Supplies to take care of the wood.

I like to think of a station wagon as a boat that is out of the water and upside down. To that end forget the DIY stores, you want a real marine supply store that deals in products to finish wood boats. If you are going to refinish the wood you want Marine Spar Varnish.

If I had to choose one book on the subject it would be: Brightwork - The Art Of Finishing Wood by Rebecca J. Wittman.

Hope this helps and welcome to the wooden car fraternity.

42 Wagon

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01-10-2020 @ 10:58 AM

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Let me try to answer your questions.
Books
41 t0 48 Ford book available from the club covers the correct details for your vehicle.
39 to 48 Ford Service Manual again available from the club and probably some of the parts vendors.
I'm sure there is a service manual form the 8BA engine but I'm not sure where to look.

Patent Plate as a source for vehicle information.
Once again the patent plate for all years except maybe 48 shows nothing useful unless you are into looking up what patents cover your vehicle. In any event they never showed a paint color for any vehicle.

According to the 41 to 48 Ford book Lochaven Green is a proper color for your vehicle.

Key Blanks and all three floor mats are listed in Macs Auto Parts catalog. They may or may not be in stock.

Hope this helps.
42 Wagon

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