First classic purchase - need VIN help
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All I can say is WOW!!! You got yourself a special beauty! Congratulations and welcome to the addiction! How is the interior? More pictures please
I love my panel, but Couriers are even more special. That doesn't look like the OEM rear bumper, but I may be wrong, Ive only seen 1 or 2 courier of that era, my parents had a 54 Station wagon, the basis of the courier, so that is the memory I'm going by, plus the fit looks "off". I imagine the OEM rear bumper was a one off like the rear bumper on the panel, and even more rare.
I love my panel, but Couriers are even more special. That doesn't look like the OEM rear bumper, but I may be wrong, Ive only seen 1 or 2 courier of that era, my parents had a 54 Station wagon, the basis of the courier, so that is the memory I'm going by, plus the fit looks "off". I imagine the OEM rear bumper was a one off like the rear bumper on the panel, and even more rare.
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This old post on the Ford Barn explains where to find the frame stamping on 52 Ford cars.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showp...5&postcount=10
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showp...5&postcount=10
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This old post on the Ford Barn explains where to find the frame stamping on 52 Ford cars.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showp...5&postcount=10
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showp...5&postcount=10
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All I can say is WOW!!! You got yourself a special beauty! Congratulations and welcome to the addiction! How is the interior? More pictures please I love my panel, but Couriers are even more special. That doesn't look like the OEM rear bumper, but I may be wrong, Ive only seen 1 or 2 courier of that era, my parents had a 54 Station wagon, the basis of the courier, so that is the memory I'm going by, plus the fit looks "off". I imagine the OEM rear bumper was a one off like the rear bumper on the panel, and even more rare.
I love my panel, but Couriers are even more special. That doesn't look like the OEM rear bumper, but I may be wrong, Ive only seen 1 or 2 courier of that era, my parents had a 54 Station wagon, the basis of the courier, so that is the memory I'm going by, plus the fit looks "off". I imagine the OEM rear bumper was a one off like the rear bumper on the panel, and even more rare.
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Yes. Not straight. The left rear looks fine, just the right side is wonky. Guess I need to figure that out ... one of my first tasks I guess.
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Haha! Thank you EBEAR. I sure would like to be a part of the group. I need all the help and advice I can get.
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Thank you 52 Merc!
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Not a 52 but close 1953 Ford Courier Brochure (oldcarbrochures.com)
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