Anyone know where the vin number is on my 49 f1? I can't find it anywhere.

 

The important number is stamped into the passenger side top frame rail in the area of the axle. Usually hard to see. It is not officially a VIN as we know it today.
And BTW, welcome to the forum.

 

Thanks ray. I looked for hours. thanks for the help

 

You should also have a plate on the inside of the glove box door and a data plate on the firewall. But the only one that is recognized is the stamping in the frame. It will actually be in front of the axle alongside the radiator.

 

Thanks harley. This is the best place i've found for help. I will be aking for more help from you guys.

 

Did you find the serial #? It should start with 98RC

 

I have stopped working for the night. I will be looking in the morning first thing. Will let you know if i find it. Do you know how long the # is? Thanks

 

As I stated, it should start with 98RC and then about 5 or 6 digits. Do you have a title for this truck?

 

It should be somewhere around 9 characters. It would start with either a 98RC, like mentioned, or 98HC. The rest of the characters after that should be five or six numbers - the serial production sequence.

The number on the frame is usually on the right frame rail slighlty forward of the front axle. You'll need a wire brush and a flashlight. The number would be easier to access with the right fender (inner/outer) removed.

EDIT: Joe and I are on the same track.

 

I did find the # but get the title today. Thanks for the help guys.

 

(Beginning) 1948 Ford/Merc trucks, 1949 FoMoCo Passenger Cars are registered by their specific VIN's (Vehicle Identification Number) which registers the entire vehicle.

Prior years, FoMoCo vehicles were registered by their specific engine number, which was also stamped on the hogshead (bell housing).

The problem: If the engine was changed, the numbers no longer matched.

While the Rating Plate says Serial Number, in actuality, the serial number is the last 5 digits (1948/60) of the VIN ~ the "Numerical Sequence of Assembly" ~ the trucks specific serial number.

1961 thru today: The serial number is the last 6 digits of the VIN

 

Thanks for the pic bill. Also was wondering there a hole in the passenger side of my cab behinde the kick panel. Is it for an air vent? Thanks

 

I have no clue, have very little knowledge inre to these trucks (1948/52). Never owned, driven or even sat in one. I'm waaay too big to fit in the cab.

The first truck I rode in was a new 1950 'advanced design' GMC pickup, the doors were lettered P. A. Eckles Oldsmobile - phone AD 3-5281 This was the parts delivery truck for grandpa's Olds dealership.

By the time I was old enough to drive, couldn't fit in these cabs either.

 

Thanks anyway bill.

 

That would be the hole for the vent to a 'Fresh Air' heater.