VIN Tag Info - Page 2

46fordtruck · #16 (**permalink**) 07-31-2007, 10:34 PM

Soule, I forgot I was going to correct an error I made in the model number of the '46 V8 model. On my '46 V8 the tag is stamped 69C, not the 699C. I was thinking the VIN, not the model number.
The I is used as the 1 only on the 6 cylinder tags. I have in front of me right now the tag from a '47 V8 1/2 ton, and the 1 is not an I. Strange, but 1GC is stamped as IGC. This corresponds to the was it was stamped on both my frame, and the transmission.

soule46 · #17 (**permalink**) 08-01-2007, 12:08 PM

Thanks Gary, that all makes sense now. I now believe that the use of the 69A as the model number used on the Merc Truck site is a typo. I believe the use of 69C as the model for the 1/2 ton trucks. The Merc site does claim that the sedan delivery shared the "A" with the passenger car, so I think that is the only "truck" with the "A".

I now feel confident that I have all the info that I need to get a tag reproduced. I will check again with Tags Back East and see if he will do it (well at a reasonable price, I don't think I want to pay 1/2 a grand for one -- I'd rather spend that money on the motor). If not I have a couple of ideas on how to make one.

If I end up making one I will post the results and show you how I did it, for anyone interested in trying.

soule46 · #18 (**permalink**) 08-04-2007, 11:55 AM

I got the reply from Tags Back East, they do not have this tag and are not interested in reproducing it since I am the only one who has asked about it.

I am going to check around some and see if I can find a blank somewhere, if not i will attempt to recreate it.