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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 01:23 PM
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VIN locations

Hi All:


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Could someone point me to the exact location of the VIN on the frame of a 1952 F1? I looked all around and didn't see it anywhere.

Do any of you have stamping on the cowl, above the firewall on your trucks? I'm not sure if this stamping was done by the factory or by my grandfather (he was always funny about people steeling stuff

 
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It's on the top flange of the frame rail on the passenger side, between the radiator and the place where the motor mount bracket joins the frame rail. Best bet is to take "purple cleaner" and a scotchbrite pad and scrub. They aren't stamped real deep, if you sand you may obliterate it.

Is the cowl stamping 118EGF1N3K552P? Post it here and we can decode it.
 
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First, if the cab is a 52, it should not have stampings on the fire wall, however if the cab is older than September 1951 it would. Looking at it closer, those are the wrong stamps to be factory. Back then Ford used KR Wilson A404B stamp set. Here is where the Serial number is stamped in the frame.
 
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Got it

Thanks gentlemen. I found the very faint remains of the VIN stamp on the frame with your pointers.




Unfortunately the paint on my glove box vin tag was damaged, but the stamping is intact.

I'd be thrilled if someone can decode the VIN for me.




Indeed the cowl stamping appears to be homemade. Granddad used some of the numbers off of the VIN tag but probably made some code there so he could uniquely identify the truck if it were ever stolen.

John
 
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Originally Posted by WallaceSF
Thanks gentlemen. I found the very faint remains of the VIN stamp on the frame with your pointers.




Unfortunately the paint on my glove box vin tag was damaged, but the stamping is intact.

I'd be thrilled if someone can decode the VIN for me.




Indeed the cowl stamping appears to be homemade. Granddad used some of the numbers off of the VIN tag but probably made some code there so he could uniquely identify the truck if it were ever stolen.

John
F1= 1/2 ton standard cab
D= 215 cu in OHV 6
2= 1952
EG= Edgewater, NJ assembly plant
26800= assigned vehicle number

4700= GVWR
114= wheelbase
91@3400= HP
3= Standard 3 speed transmission
3.92= Rear gear
N= Vermilion Red (color)
8K= October 8, 1952 Build date
552= Internal plant code
 
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