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Fleet Mechanic
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Ford lettering difference
Im going to be headed to carlisle and hershey to pick up some emblems for my 48. I need the ford lettering and the f1 badges. I see they list different part numbers for the lettering on a 48-50 like mine and the 52. Does anybody have any pictures or can tell me the difference between the two so I dont buy the wrong set?
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48-50 models, 51 f3 parcel deliveries with the 226, and 52 models all used the same letters 7c-8311, 8318, 8320, and 8322. Some used speed clips but my 50 and 52 have brackets with screws.
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The letters on my '49 are die cast and chrome plated. The numbers are cast in the back and are the same as JB listed. the "F" 7C8311; "O" 7C8318; "R" 7C8320; "D" 7C8322. Maybe some of the '52 trucks had stamped stainless letters in place of the die cast ones, like Ford did with the F series cowl emblems, die cast on '48 and early '49 and stamped on late '49- '50. Just a speculation.
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Fleet Mechanic
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You guys are correct, they are the same part. I should have looked closer in the catalog. It shows 48-50 and 52 seperate, but they have the same part number. Thanks for the help guys!
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What is written on that short piece between the spears on the side of the hood..? Or am I just seeing reflection..?
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