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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 08:22 AM
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I just recently bought (2) 1951 F1 & (1) 1948 F1. I'm having trouble identifying the VIN number vs what is stamped on the data plate in the glove compartment any helpful tips of where the actual VIN number is instead of the engine number would be much appreciative. I've also looked on both frame rails in the engine compartment. and still nothing
 
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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 08:43 AM
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Right frame rail on the top in front of the shock very hard to see
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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 08:51 AM
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I have looked all the way back to just past the firewall i was able to get the frame cleaned free of grime and paint.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 08:59 AM
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I have looked all the way back to just past the firewall i was able to get the frame cleaned free of grime and paint.
Their not deep and you can sand them off easy
 
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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 09:06 AM
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ok is there any other place?
 
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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 09:22 AM
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No only one place on frame I think that Canadian may be different not sure. where in SC are you
 
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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 10:03 AM
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Ok thats enough time we need a pic of these trucks here's mine let's see yours
 
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Are you working on your truck Dan
 
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The serial number is located in only ONE place on the frame. It is on the passenger side close to the motor mount, between the radiator and the axle.
 
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Trying to get some last minute stuff done before hand surgery next week. Yard work and Christmas decorations getting in the way. Will be out of town for the weekend. Hoping to finish the steering and brake lines to m/cylinder before next Wednesday. Don't think I am going to make it. What I don't get done will wait until late January when I will have full use of my right hand again.

We'll have to get together for lunch before Christmas.
I will be out of town until 12/19.

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Old Dec 1, 2016 | 12:55 PM
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schoo where in sc

I'm in Swansea which is east of columbia.

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idk y it duplicated the pics
 
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Flathead V8 239cid
 
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nice truck I like it
my brother In law is in myrtle beach drives a 69 F100
 
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