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good afternoon,
i just drug home a 1952 F6, I think. there is no VIN plate nowhere, don't see a place where there was ever one. the only thing I am going by is part of a 1974 registration card but cant read vin. the only way of thinking its an F6 is the rearend which has the 2 speed rearend. the owner cant find the title and said it originally had the flathead 6, he changed it to a mercury flathead v8. been setting for at least 35 years he thinks, so am I in a pickle as far as putting it on the road and where would a vin number plate be? nothing in the door jambs or under hood that I can find. thanks for any help you can offer.
I just drug home a 1952 F6, I think. There is no VIN (Rating) Plate anywhere, don't see a place where there was ever one. The only thing I am going by is part of a 1974 registration card but can't read VIN
The only way of thinking it's an F6 is the 2 speed rear end. The owner can't find the title and said it originally had the flathead 6, he changed it to a Mercury flathead V8.
Been setting for at least 35 years he thinks, so I am in a pickle as far as putting it on the road and where would a VIN (Rating) Plate be?
Nothing in the door jamb or under hood that I can find. Thanks for any help you can offer.
The Rating Plate was originally located on the inside of the glove box door. Truck is registered by its specific VIN
Look for stampings on the upper passenger side cowl. Similar to this. Although it's not the VIN, it will aid in further identification. The VIN may also be stamped on top of the left frame rail by the steering box.
Welcome to FTE tree stump. The serial number is stamped on top of the RH side frame rail next to the motor mount. It is stamped lightly and easy to damage cleaning the frame to read it. There should also a rectangular plate mounted on the firewall next to the RH hood hinge. The serial number will also be stamped on it. As Bill said the serial number will also be on the rating plate inside the glove box door. Your truck could be an F5 or F6, the two speed axle was an option in both. If your truck originally had a flathead six it would be an F6 and it will also have a T98 syncro silent transmission. If reverse is to the right and up against the dash, you have a T98. If it is to the right and against the seat, it is a T9 spur gear 4 speed.
Mark
On the 1952 trucks I’ve had and seen the cowl stamping and firewall plate had been eliminated. The frame stamping and glove box plate are the only spots that will have the numbers. Stu
Thanks guys. ill have to start cleaning things up. Im' not real savy on posting pics but will try in the near future. The 2 speed rearend is vacuum operated, not electric, does that sound correct? Again thanks a bunch im sure ill be hounding you guys some more. Happy Thanksgiving.
FOUND IT!!! should have looked it over sooner. VIN tag is on the glove box door just like yall said. F6M2NR, so 1952 F6 im guessing? 5.83 gears. 4syn trans, 16000 GVW. Can still see oil weight recommendation decal beside VIN tag. thanks again
FOUND IT!!! should have looked it over sooner. VIN tag is on the glove box door just like yall said. F6M2NR, so 1952 F6 i'm guessing? 5.83 gears. 4syn trans, 16000 GVW. Can still see oil weight recommendation decal beside VIN tag. thanks again
F6 / M = 254 Flathead I-6 / 2 = 1952 / NR = Norfolk VA Assembly Plant.
I am going to start calling you guys THE TRUCK DETECTIVES. Good work men. I learned so much from this information, I thank you as well. I have an F5 that I have no idea what engine or transmission it has, so now I will start my own detective work. I believe its a Y block that someone transplanted years ago, but I dont know if it was married to the original transmission , or maybe that was changed too. Its a 51, and has a 2 speed rear end. The engine mounts are home made, but its well done and looks good. Any thoughts TRUCK DETECTIVES. Thank you
The same info indicated above is necessary to tell more than you already know. Serial number on the frame or glovebox rating plate will answer your ??s
I’d suggest, Mark, that you devote a thread to your big trucks, with numbers and pictures. I know you are computer averse so I’ll help if you need it. In addition to your F-5 I think the group would get a giggle out of your F-6 Marmon Herrington fork lift. And I know guys would appreciate seeing your woodie. And some updates on your ‘52 Ranger. Stu
On the 1952 trucks I’ve had and seen the cowl stamping and firewall plate had been eliminated. The frame stamping and glove box plate are the only spots that will have the numbers. Stu
Thanks for the clarification Stu, I wasn't aware that the firewall plate was eliminated on the '52 trucks.
Mark
That is correct. The new style rating plate was introduced in late '51, and with that change all the information that was stamped into the firewall was transferred to the rating plate. The firewall patent plate and stamps were eliminated.
On the 1952 trucks I’ve had and seen the cowl stamping and firewall plate had been eliminated. The frame stamping and glove box plate are the only spots that will have the numbers. Stu
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