Glove Box Data Plate info
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
From: Otis,MA
Glove Box Data Plate info
I had to purchase a new data plate for the glove box of my '48 F-6. Besides the VIN or Engine serial number, what goes in the 3 boxes for model? The F6 is already designated.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 16,205
Likes: 4,818
From: Burbank, WA
F6 is the series. The model stamping will include information about year, engine and series. In the example below, it's for a '49 F1 V8 truck, model 9RC. 9 being the year code for 49-50, R is the engine code for the 239 V8, and C is the model designation for F1.
For your truck, being an F6, there should be 4 boxes that read 8_TH, with the blank space being your engine code.
For your truck, being an F6, there should be 4 boxes that read 8_TH, with the blank space being your engine code.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
From: Otis,MA
OK so 8 being the year, R being the 239 V8, and TH. So what does TH stand for? Part of what I like about restoring old tractors and trucks are the things you learn while restoring them.
Thank-You for your help!
Thank-You for your help!
FTE Chapter Leader
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,636
Likes: 11
From: Crossville, Tn
For example, my F5 is a 158" WB so mine is 9R8T
FTE Chapter Leader
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,636
Likes: 11
From: Crossville, Tn
According to Van Pelt Ford used the 9 for MODEL identification for all the F1-F6 trucks from 48 through 50
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...el_IDchart.htm
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
From: Otis,MA
I want to get this right, so please bear with me.
So even though it's a '48 it still starts with a 9
It has the V8 so R
Then the last 2 digits could be 8TH if it was 158" OR 5TH if it was 176"
If I'm reading the chart correctly.
So I will measure the wheel base, not sure why I haven't before, and then add the 51" that I shortened it and see where this all lands.
The reason for picking 51" ('cause I know you want to know) was that I used the front spring hangers as the rear, so I didn't have to re bolt them. Seems to have worked well. More pictures to follow of the new body.
Seriously Thank you!
The charts are most helpful.
So even though it's a '48 it still starts with a 9
It has the V8 so R
Then the last 2 digits could be 8TH if it was 158" OR 5TH if it was 176"
If I'm reading the chart correctly.
So I will measure the wheel base, not sure why I haven't before, and then add the 51" that I shortened it and see where this all lands.
The reason for picking 51" ('cause I know you want to know) was that I used the front spring hangers as the rear, so I didn't have to re bolt them. Seems to have worked well. More pictures to follow of the new body.
Seriously Thank you!
The charts are most helpful.
Trending Topics
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 6,783
Likes: 559
From: Kalispell, MT
NO, VanPelt's info is incorrect for 48 trucks. I contacted him years ago with photocopies of the correct info and he still uses the 49 numbers for 48.
A 1948 F6 model should be 8R8TH for 158" wb (8RTH for 134" F6)
photobucket flipped the photo - hope this helps
A 1948 F6 model should be 8R8TH for 158" wb (8RTH for 134" F6)
photobucket flipped the photo - hope this helps
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / Worst Features Of The 2025+ Ford Expedition
Brett Foote
10 Ways Ford is LOSING to the Competition
Joe Kucinski
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 27,304
Likes: 1,062
From: NM
...
The reason for picking 51" ('cause I know you want to know) was that I used the front spring hangers as the rear, so I didn't have to re bolt them. Seems to have worked well. More pictures to follow of the new body.
Seriously Thank you!
The charts are most helpful.
The reason for picking 51" ('cause I know you want to know) was that I used the front spring hangers as the rear, so I didn't have to re bolt them. Seems to have worked well. More pictures to follow of the new body.
Seriously Thank you!
The charts are most helpful.
FTE Chapter Leader
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,636
Likes: 11
From: Crossville, Tn
OK, thanks for clarifying that. I've never seen anyone else list the model codes, so I just stuck with his.
FTE Chapter Leader
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,636
Likes: 11
From: Crossville, Tn
Ross, those are the "Parts Catalog Model Symbols" Not the same as the Model as used on the Rating plates.
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 6,783
Likes: 559
From: Kalispell, MT
Also keep in mind the model designations Ross shows are for 51/52
The first 2/3s of the 48 year there was no D code for F2s. They were Ys along with F3s and didn't change until something like serial number 110,000
The above copy is from the 1948 Operator's Manual. It has info the Shop manual (49-51/52 supplement) doesn't have.
The first 2/3s of the 48 year there was no D code for F2s. They were Ys along with F3s and didn't change until something like serial number 110,000
The above copy is from the 1948 Operator's Manual. It has info the Shop manual (49-51/52 supplement) doesn't have.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 16,205
Likes: 4,818
From: Burbank, WA
