Ford script 9' flatbed identification
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 29
Likes: 1
From: San Dimas, CA
Ford script 9' flatbed identification
I'm working with a Ford script 9' flatbed, and I'm trying to identify the year applications. The forward cross arm has "BDAF 8010610 A" and the rear cross arm has "BDAF 8010608" stamped in the metal. The rear cross arm also has ford stamped in script. I know that the script was replaced in 1957 with block letters, so this bed has to have been produced before then. Any help?
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 787
From: Simi Valley, CA
I'm working with a Ford script 9' flatbed, and I'm trying to identify the year applications. The forward cross arm has "BDAF 8010610 A" and the rear cross arm has "BDAF 8010608" stamped in the metal. The rear cross arm also has ford stamped in script. I know that the script was replaced in 1957 with block letters, so this bed has to have been produced before then. Any help?
I couldn't find the other number and I don't have body parts catalogs for 1952 and earlier.
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 29
Likes: 1
From: San Dimas, CA
Hey Bill,
I appreciate you looking up the number, but I was afraid that I would get that kind of information. I'm working on a 1951 F-5 M-H truck, and I'm trying to put it back together correctly! Know anyone that could use a 1953/1956 flat/stake bed?
Thx, Jerry
I appreciate you looking up the number, but I was afraid that I would get that kind of information. I'm working on a 1951 F-5 M-H truck, and I'm trying to put it back together correctly! Know anyone that could use a 1953/1956 flat/stake bed?
Thx, Jerry
Marmon-Herrington Man
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 11,986
Likes: 446
From: Central Illinois
I have the 1944-1952 body book and don't find the breakdown of bed component parts. It does show the single script "Ford" at the rear. At some earlier date Ford changed the script from "Ford Truck" to simply "Ford". Hopefully somebody knows the date of that change. Stu
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 787
From: Simi Valley, CA
I have the 1944-1952 body book and don't find the breakdown of bed component parts. It does show the single script "Ford" at the rear. At some earlier date Ford changed the script from "Ford Truck" to simply "Ford". Hopefully somebody knows the date of that change. Stu
You may already know this, but...just to be sure, I thought I'd pass the info along.
1948/56 catalog pic shows the 1953/56 Stake Bed with 'old timey' Ford script. 1957 and later pics show FORD block letters.
Believe Nothing
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 7,516
Likes: 403
From: W. Central FL.
I have owned two nine foot 
script stake beds. My first was, AFAIK, original to the 1956 F350 it was on. It had the lock on the right center rear stake pocket
The bed I now have is alleged to have come from a 1956 F350. It had been in a family for years and the owner seemed to know what he was talking about. I never saw the truck. I now have the bed on a non stock 1949 F4, perfect fit. I have seen some earlier script stake beds and the only difference I can remember is the earlier models lacked the stake lock for the right center stake pocket. The stake lock feature has been discussed on this forum, earlier threads.
I would think the stake bed you have would be considered correct for an earlier, 1948 thru 1952 truck.
The number on the rear member of my stake bed appears to be BDAF-8010608 A as near as I can tell. The stamping are not perfect.
The positions 9.10.11 are not clear.
I would think that nine foot script stake bed would find a ready market.
script stake beds. My first was, AFAIK, original to the 1956 F350 it was on. It had the lock on the right center rear stake pocketThe bed I now have is alleged to have come from a 1956 F350. It had been in a family for years and the owner seemed to know what he was talking about. I never saw the truck. I now have the bed on a non stock 1949 F4, perfect fit. I have seen some earlier script stake beds and the only difference I can remember is the earlier models lacked the stake lock for the right center stake pocket. The stake lock feature has been discussed on this forum, earlier threads.
I would think the stake bed you have would be considered correct for an earlier, 1948 thru 1952 truck.
The number on the rear member of my stake bed appears to be BDAF-8010608 A as near as I can tell. The stamping are not perfect.
The positions 9.10.11 are not clear.
I would think that nine foot script stake bed would find a ready market.
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 29
Likes: 1
From: San Dimas, CA
Hey Ray,
This bed does have the stake lock on the rear plate assembly, so I'm leaning towards a '53-'56 years application. I got a look at a '50 F-5 and the rear plate assembly did not have the stake lock, and the mounts to the frame were in different positions. This difference is what created my concerns.
Thx, Jerry
This bed does have the stake lock on the rear plate assembly, so I'm leaning towards a '53-'56 years application. I got a look at a '50 F-5 and the rear plate assembly did not have the stake lock, and the mounts to the frame were in different positions. This difference is what created my concerns.
Thx, Jerry
Trending Topics
Believe Nothing
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 7,516
Likes: 403
From: W. Central FL.
The lock was discussed here briefly.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...e-on-back.html
What wheel base was the F5? Longer Wheel base, longer bed, more trusses. But you knew that.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...e-on-back.html
What wheel base was the F5? Longer Wheel base, longer bed, more trusses. But you knew that.
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
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
havi
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
11
Oct 30, 2011 07:53 AM
Rick_Fury
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Dec 18, 2009 11:29 AM