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1950 Ford V8 custom
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Mvarriale |
05-02-2011 @ 9:34 AM
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First... Hello We had a great 'barn find'. We found and bought a 1950 Ford V8 custom thats been sitting in a barn since 1970. Parked and forgotten for 40+ years. Over all great shape. needs chrome and engine work and a lot of TLC. Well since is was parked for so long the keys were lost. So can anyone tell me how to get new keys? Also the trunk is locked. Does anyone know how to open it without breaking it? Last can anyone tell me where to go and get information based on the vin number? Thanks Mike
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carguy |
05-02-2011 @ 9:52 AM
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Congratulations on your find. Re the keys, I would call a local locksmith and have him make you new keys. Ignition and doors should be alike and trunk and glove box should match. I can't help re the vin number info question.
Bill Brown '34 Cabriolet
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Mvarriale |
05-02-2011 @ 10:17 AM
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anyone know how to take the rear seat out?
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carcrazy |
05-02-2011 @ 10:32 AM
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To remove the rear seat: push back on the lower seat cushion about a foot inside of each edge until you have allowed the wire framework of the cushion to clear the hooked areas on the floor that retain the cushion in place; then lift up on the front edge of the cushion to lift the cushion out of the car; once the lower cushion is out, you will see two bolts that hold the rear or back seat cushion in place; remove these two bolts and lift up on the rear cushion to unhook it from the upper retaining hooks; you will now be able to remove the rear cushion from the car. Since the car has been sitting for awhile it may take some patience and some penetrating oil to remove the bolts. Good luck.
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OldIron |
05-02-2011 @ 11:56 AM
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Mike, Congratulations on your purchase! I hope you get a lot of enjoyment in fixing and driving your "new" car. The key numbers on a 50 Ford are contained in the cowl code. These are the numbers generally stamped in the center of the cowl. The Club has an excellent book on 49-51 Fords but, if you print the cowl code one of us could help you. It will tell you the assemble plant, model, original color, interior and date of assembly.
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Mvarriale |
05-02-2011 @ 1:46 PM
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anyone know how to take the rear seat out?
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Mvarriale |
05-02-2011 @ 1:52 PM
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I'm not sure why that repeated. please ignore. I will try and remove the seat tonight and send the code. THANKS EVERYONE. Boys and I are eager to start.
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Mvarriale |
05-02-2011 @ 8:40 PM
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Hello Oldiron Thanks. The number is very hard to read but this is what we think we have 5373B D12j202 we could be off. Like I said it was hard to read The serial number is BOE6164502. Any information would be great Carcrazy Seats are out. THANKS. even found a key but its not for the car. Thanks
This message was edited by Mvarriale on 5-2-11 @ 9:11 PM
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trjford8 |
05-03-2011 @ 7:39 AM
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You can also find the serial number on the frame. It's on the angle brace that runs from the right side front of the frame towards the front crossmember. It's a stamped number.
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deluxe40 |
05-03-2011 @ 9:46 AM
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Looking first at the serial number: B = V8 0 = 1950 EG = Edgewater, Michigan assembly plan (assuming the 6 is a G) 164502 = serial number with 100001 being the first car produced. The cowl code is tougher - there were several variations with some transpositions. Look for "73B" for Custom Deluxe Fordor, "EG" which is the assembly plant code (same as in serial number),"B" for Sheridan Blue paint, "D" for Custom Deluxe Broadcloth Interior, or "C" for Custom Deluxe Mohair. The "D" toward the end likely means "April" with the "12j202" being an obscure assembly plant sequence number. Better yet, order the 1949-50-51 Ford Book, available on this website, and enjoy decoding these numbers plus the tags on the glass and learning all about your car and how it came from the factory.
This message was edited by deluxe40 on 5-3-11 @ 9:50 AM
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