Please tell me what this number means. IGC-43524. I heard it was a 1943 Ford, but the internet is telling me no such thing. Any info would be appreciated greatly. Thanks. Also does anyone know the value of this truck? The body seems to be in good shape...

 

Need a little more info to put a value on it. 1943 was during the war, so it could be a military truck. By that time I think Ford had switched to a more standardized militrary configuration, 6-Lug wheels, Blackout lights, etc.

Value can be a subjective thing, it depends on what the truck is to used for.

 

I'm assuming the I in IGC is actually a 1. I just seen on vanpelts.com that 1GC is a 1941 V6 Commercial Ford truck. Can anyone confirm that?
This number IGC-43524 was found on the chassis frame, drivers side in the engine compartment. There was a star preceding and after the numbers so I think its the right one. The body doesn't have any dents or rust holes. I think it could be sandblasted and painted just fine. The engine has the pistons showing with the valve/lifter assemblies in the cab. The tranny, driveshaft, and rear end is intact. I still need to find the serial number on the tranny to see if it matches. the front and rear window glass is good, but the side windows are cracked. The headlights are intact. Not sure what details you need.

 

Van Pelts site actually puts it as a 1942 6 cylinder. Originally it would have the G series 6 cylinder in it. Sounds like a decent truck, but only way to know for sure is pictures. And yes, Ford used an I as a 1. It's read 1GC, but looks like IGC. The stars before and after was a way to keep people from adding additional numerals.

 

I would agree that the first letter is indeed a "1". My '42 has 1GT in the number on the title.

As far as value, that is a loaded question. The cold hard reality is as follows: "Something is only worth what someone who you can reach is willing to pay AND has the means to haul it away"

I gave $2300 for my 1942 Military 1GT Stakebed back in Feb. That was a for a truck that started, ran, and drives. The service brakes did not work but the parking brake did. It was almost all original and only had a cab heater and turn signals added. The original wiring was all there, but deteriorated beyond safe use. We drove it onto the trailer we hauled it home on. It did have some rust issues from years of mouse nests inside.

The truck was what I wanted, a WWII Military Truck with a 12' bed, and (to me) was worth the price.

I am new to Fords, and most of my shopping (before buying the one I have) revolved around Dodges and Chevy's of the period. Prices for non-running examples started around $900. (Their value at the scrap yeard). Unless they are in really great shape, I do not see a non-running example to bring more than $1500.

If this is something you have and want to sell, I would keep an eye on ebay and see what they ACTUALLY move for. Guys ask high prices all day long, and I see the same $1200 trucks listed and re-listed for $3900 month after month and no bids. If you see one with a dozen bids, on it, then that is a more realistic idea of price.

Still if you are in Washington State and all the buyers are in Florida, not many are likely to spend $1500 in gas and 5 days on the road to pick up a $1500 truck.

I saw lots of trucks I would have bought, but they were in Montana, and I live in Ohio.

If you are trying to sell it, to answer your question of value as best I can, if it doesn't run and the cab is solid and complete with no major dents or damage, it would be desirable to the Hot Rod Builders. Those guys pay big $$$ to build their cars, and are willing to shell out more $$$ to buy a good one. I would try to market it to them.

I hope this is helpful.
Good Luck!
Tom

 

thanks for the reply 46fordtruck, I've been looking at Van Pelts website and I don't see where you come up with 1942. I see 1GC listed under 1941 6 cylinder commercial truck. The 42 truck lists a 2GC not 1GC. My front end also matches the drawing of the 1941 commercial and not the 42. Drawing located here: Flathead Model ID 1941 Trucks

Looks to me, the 1 means the year, G means the engine size, and C means commercial.
Btw, whats a commercial truck? Is it a 1/2 ton too?

I'll take some pictures tonight and post them up.

 

36th Tom, thanks for the info, I was thinking earlier I need to check ebay, just haven't got there yet. I have a friend that will sandblast and paint for free(thats what he does), so I was throwing around options on whether to sell or rebuild. Looks to me, I'd have to put a new engine in for sure, inspect tranny, rear end, driveshaft, springs, and axles for replacement. Need new seat, tires, and I'm sure brakes. The list will continue to grow...

 

I'm trying to register this truck in my name before I work on it. Its been sitting for years on my land and used to be owned by my late cousin(he doesn't have any paperwork, or it was lost). All I have is the frame chassis number 1GC-43524. I need to know how I can prove in writing to Dept. of Motor Vehicles that its a 1941 Ford Commercial truck(I came up with that after looking at Van Pelts website, apparently there is disagreement from above by 46fordtruck). Plus, I need to know the weight of it too. Can someone help me out with the process? Or give me their experiences or know how?

 

mrfixit440

I just now looked up the number you submitted and looks as though it is actually a 1942 Sedan Delivery.

The V.I.N.'s for these go from 1GC-34801 to 1GC-227553. These numbers are for the 6 Cyl. only.

There were 2 6 Cyl Engines that Ford had the first being the "G", the second the "H" Series.

Does this answer your question, & is it in fact a Sedan delivery, as these were considered commercial Vehicles?

 

If you check the range of serial numbers on Van Pelt's website you will see that the range given for '41 6 cylinder numbers is 000,001-034,800. Your number, 43,524, puts it after this range and into the '42 model year range, which went from 034,801-227,523. So your number puts it in early '42 model year. But note that this information, even according to Van Pelt's site is gathered through various sources. If you can provide more info about the truck we can ID it. For instance, the truck you have is a half ton according to the C. If it is a pickup the wheelbase is 112" if it's a '41, if it's a '42 or later the wheelbase will be 114".

The 1 was used from '41 through the end of '46 production on all 6 cyl cars and trucks. My '46 was originally a 6 cyl, and has a serial number starting 1GC282, placing it right in the middle of '46 model 6 cyl production. It wasn't until '47 that Ford placed the year in the serial ('47 numbers start w a 7).

Hope this info helps out a bit.

 

Guys, Thank you for all this info. Sure would like to know where you looked this info up. I couldn't find much on Van Pelts website. I'll go back and check the range of numbers like you said. I'm trying to get a title for it and any info on how this is done would be greatly appreciated. Because I need documentation or tags to say its a 1942 ford truck. I'd like to post some pictures but I don't see how yet. Please advise how. Thanks again.

 

Here's the pictures, please confirm that you still agree its a 1942 Ford 1/2 ton truck, I'll measure the wheel base tomorrow. thanks
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ctureid=105429
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ctureid=105427
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ctureid=105428

 

mrfixit440

You don't need to take a wheel base measurement its a 114 in. and also a 1942, going from the numbers you provided.

Pics sure do help, and from looking at the pics looks as though it might have been a Military Vehicle on a Base Camp.

Sure looks to be in pretty good condition. Look around the inside of the Truck, reason some times Military had a Brass Plate stating property of U.S. Govt. or some thing similar, might just find some history on the old gal.

 

mrfixit440

Here is a pic of your truck.

 

Why do u think it may be a military vehicle? The side mirrors sure are big compared to other pictures I've been looking at. I'll look for a brass plate in the cab tonight. Thanks