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This is a Canada only VIN and Warranty Plate/codes. I can decode some of it.
4 = V8 engine.
99 = Styleside Pickup.
35 = 350 Series.
30 = 130" Wheelbase.
VK =
55514 = Numerical Sequence of Assembly, the trucks specific serial number.
AGA =
03 =
Borg-Warner T-98 4 Speed Manual Transmission.
Timken B100 Rear Axle / 5.14-1 / 7,200 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
9,800 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
= Canadian Ford/Merc Chassis Parts Catalog required to decode.
4 = V8 engine.
99 = Styleside Pickup.
35 = 350 Series.
30 = 130" Wheelbase.
VK =
55514 = Numerical Sequence of Assembly, the trucks specific serial number.
AGA =
03 =
Borg-Warner T-98 4 Speed Manual Transmission.
Timken B100 Rear Axle / 5.14-1 / 7,200 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
9,800 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
= Canadian Ford/Merc Chassis Parts Catalog required to decode.
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From: St Albert, Alberta
4-Model, Ford 8 Cyl
99-Body, Pickup (flush type)
35-Series, 350
30-Wheel Base, 130"
V-Year, 1957
K-Assembly Plant, Oakville
55514-Serial Number, Consecutive (it was produced only 80 vehicles after my own 57)
AGA-Trim, Dark Brown vinyl and brown woven plastic standard rear window
03-Paint, Starmist Blue
4/STD-Trans, T-98 4 Speed
5.14-1-Axel Ratio, Timken B100 Axle, Ratio 5.14-1, 7,200 LBS Capacity
9,800 - Max GVW LB, Maximum Gross Weight Rating 9,800 LBS.
Can we get some shots of the interior ? Would love to see it.
And just curious are there any small holes drilled inside on the drivers door ?
Hope this clears things up.
99-Body, Pickup (flush type)
35-Series, 350
30-Wheel Base, 130"
V-Year, 1957
K-Assembly Plant, Oakville
55514-Serial Number, Consecutive (it was produced only 80 vehicles after my own 57)
AGA-Trim, Dark Brown vinyl and brown woven plastic standard rear window
03-Paint, Starmist Blue
4/STD-Trans, T-98 4 Speed
5.14-1-Axel Ratio, Timken B100 Axle, Ratio 5.14-1, 7,200 LBS Capacity
9,800 - Max GVW LB, Maximum Gross Weight Rating 9,800 LBS.
Can we get some shots of the interior ? Would love to see it.
And just curious are there any small holes drilled inside on the drivers door ?
Hope this clears things up.
Post Fiend
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From: St Albert, Alberta
Maybe at some point the engine was changed as the rocker cover is not the correct colour for 57 so I bet at some point the engine was swapped. We are on the Prairies and most all of these trucks were Farm trucks so they were kept running in the most cost effective manner possible.
My 57's first digit is a 6 But has a 272 V8 in it. And I know for sure it originally came equipped with an 6 as the Engine Serial is on the door (More on that in a bit) so if you are ever looking to get rid of that 6 give me a call As I'm not planning on keeping the 8 in my truck. And we could maybe work out something out. My 272 Runs fine but needs a rebuild she is just wore out.
This brings me to the holes in the door thing. My truck was originally purchased by the RCAF and in that era the CAF/DND added data plates (dog tags) to the drivers door of all off the commercial off the shelf vehicles that outlined all the pertinent information about the vehicle for the motor pool tech's since they were not standard mil issue. See attached pic. So I was just wondering given the proximity of the serial numbers if your truck might have been a DND purchase also.
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From: St Albert, Alberta
The parts I have collected so far are unique to the Panel truck.
The Door glass is available after market and I'm sure some of the guys on the forum know who supplies the best quality reproduction glass.
The Door glass is available after market and I'm sure some of the guys on the forum know who supplies the best quality reproduction glass.
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