I have a 1946 Ford 1.5 ton (I think) cab and chassis. The data tag from the glove box door has an engine # *699T-1255744*. This # matches the one on the frame and tranny. The model # on the data tag is 694T. If I'm reading the green book correctly, this model # says its a v8 (it is), 100hp, 194" wheelbase school bus. The truck actually has 134" wheelbase and I don't think it was a bus at any time. Anyone have any thoughts?

Thanks,
Joe

 

It's possible the frame was shortened at one time, and converted to a flat bed
(many were, although it would require changing the driveshaft as well, if the
wheelbase was altered).
Check the frame ends, tops of rails, and spring shackles for cuts/ mods/box
supports, poor welding, etc. The story may reveal itself..

 

We thought of that also and checked the frame and found no evidence it was cut. I'm kinda at a loss.

 

Many of the old data tags have mis-stampings from the factory. You may have one.

 

That could be the case. Maybe my truck was built on a Monday morning

 

One other possibility is that it could also have been one of the smaller, shorter buses
used on rural routes at the time...

 

So is that the reason I rode on that shorter bus than the other kids, because I was in a rural area?

 

Me too! My parents told me it was the "Sport" model