Hi everyone!

I am a new member and I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!

I recently purchased a 1951 F-1 1/2 ton. I am trying to figure out all the numbers on it and I am not sure it has the original I-6 in it. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Glove Box: F1H1RH3519 1HC
Firewall tag: F1H1RH3519 RIC
Firewall Stamped: RHFIHI2CI348
Drivers Side Lower Block: 7HA6015B
Passenger Side off Motor Mount: 7HC 6037
Engine Head: 7HA 6050 C2

 

Welcome to the forum. Glad to have another 51/52 guy. The numbers you found tell us that the truck is an original six cylinder model (the H), and if your 3519 is the whole sequence number it is a very early 1951 build. It was built at the Richmond, VA, plant. The 1HC means it is a 1951 (1), six cylinder (H), and a half ton (C). C is the factory code for a half ton. The firewall tag repeats the above with the RIC short for Richmond. For the firewall stamping I'm gonna defer to the experts over on the 48-56 forum. That will show color and build date but I'm not versed in the specifics. I'd suggest posting that over on the 48-56 page, you'll get a lot of help from the guys.

As for the other numbers, there is no way to know whether the 226 engine is original to the truck. Engines didn't last as long back then due to poorer quality lubricants and were replaced commonly after a few years usage. The 7HA 6015-B is simply the grouping part number for the timing cover. The same applies to the other part numbers for their groupings.

Below is the link to the 48-56 forum. See you there. Stu

1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

 

Stu,

Thanks a million for the info! I sure appreciate and the warm welcome to the Forum! Landes

 

Welcome to the forum.