Rescued a '57 F350
#1
08-31-2018, 06:15 PM
Rescued a '57 F350
Hello from Alabama...again!
I found a Ford F350 wrecker. The man who had it badly wanted my '70 Explorer("Old Blue"), so we swapped. I'm wondering if anyone might be willing to help me with the codes on the Serial Number plate.
Except for the wrecker body and the rear wheels, it's all original. Except for mirrors, an instrument cluster, and a key, it's all there. I have an instrument cluster coming from EBay, and Brian(proud new owner of "Old Blue") purchased valve-covers, gaskets, and a key/tumbler set.
I've provided pics!
Rick
I found a Ford F350 wrecker. The man who had it badly wanted my '70 Explorer("Old Blue"), so we swapped. I'm wondering if anyone might be willing to help me with the codes on the Serial Number plate.
Except for the wrecker body and the rear wheels, it's all original. Except for mirrors, an instrument cluster, and a key, it's all there. I have an instrument cluster coming from EBay, and Brian(proud new owner of "Old Blue") purchased valve-covers, gaskets, and a key/tumbler set.
I've provided pics!
Rick
#2
08-31-2018, 08:56 PM
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#3
09-01-2018, 06:14 AM
#4
09-01-2018, 10:43 AM
F35 = F350.
K = 272 2V Medium Duty.
7 = 1957.
N = Norfolk VA Assembly Plant.
24287 = 1957 Numerical Sequence of Assembly, the trucks specific serial number.
130" Wheelbase.
B = Turquoise.
19J: Assembled September (J) 19, 1956 (A = January, M = December, the letter I is skipped).
F = Borg-Warner T-98 4 Speed Manual Transmission.
05 = Timken model B100 Rear Axle / 4.86-1.
9,800 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
145 net HP @ 4,100 RPM
1957 has single round headlamps, different grille than 1958/60 (see pic below). 1958/60's have dual headlamps.
#5
09-05-2018, 12:56 PM
Bill, thanks for the decode of my Serial Number! The truck is in it's new(temporary) home at a trusted local mechanic:
And I took a few other photos as well. I was digging around in the storage compartments and found the ignition key, which is a great find! We plan to drown the engine in Marvel Mystery Oil for a week or so, then very gently turn it over. If all goes well, then I'll replace all the fluids, change out the belts and hoses, and do a general tune-up. While that's going on my mechanic is going to rebuild the fuel pump and carberator to be safe. I hope to have more news in a few weeks!
I do wonder if anyone might be able to figure out the name of the old towing company?
And I took a few other photos as well. I was digging around in the storage compartments and found the ignition key, which is a great find! We plan to drown the engine in Marvel Mystery Oil for a week or so, then very gently turn it over. If all goes well, then I'll replace all the fluids, change out the belts and hoses, and do a general tune-up. While that's going on my mechanic is going to rebuild the fuel pump and carberator to be safe. I hope to have more news in a few weeks!
I do wonder if anyone might be able to figure out the name of the old towing company?
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