Learned something new
Ford lettering difference
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,891
Likes: 103
From: Birdsboro PA
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?
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 2,442
Likes: 256
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.
JB
JB
Trending Topics
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,594
Likes: 72
From: North Central Arkansas
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.
Mark
Mark
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,891
Likes: 103
From: Birdsboro PA
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!
FTE Legend
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 283,831
Likes: 8,329
From: northwestern Ontario
What is written on that short piece between the spears on the side of the hood..? Or am I just seeing reflection..?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Curated Content Editor
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
0
Jun 17, 2019 11:53 PM
Curated Content Editor
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
0
Apr 12, 2019 02:49 PM
Curated Content Editor
General Automotive Discussion
0
Mar 1, 2017 03:34 PM
bobj49f2
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
35
Nov 27, 2014 12:06 PM