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Apr 29, 2024 | 07:27 PM

gdp1701

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Vin number location

I have a 1948 COE F5. I looked on the right side top of the frame between the steering box and first cab mount but didn’t see anything. Where else would it be?

Apr 30, 2024 | 12:10 AM

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I'll try again in the morning, but a quick look tonight at my 48 COE frame and I don't see the number on the top of either frame rail.
The only place I see the number is on the bell housing above the clutch inspection plate.

Apr 30, 2024 | 07:17 AM

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Thanks for looking. I will try there later today

Apr 30, 2024 | 09:11 AM

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I have a 1948 COE F5. I looked on the right side top of the frame between the steering box and first cab mount but didn’t see anything. Where else would it be?

That's the general vicinity where I found mine on my 48 F5 COE. They can be hard to see, up underneath in the dark as faintly stamped as they are sometimes. Don't give up.

Apr 30, 2024 | 09:46 AM

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sometimes a light sanding with fine sandpaper on a block to smooth the rust followed by a light wash of m8ineral spirits will reveal it. on my 56 it is on top the passenger rail just in front of the firewall. Ford did not have an "official" stamp location, so search around.

Apr 30, 2024 | 11:26 AM

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Sanding block helped. Edge of the left frame rail directly over the axle.

Apr 30, 2024 | 11:27 AM

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Apr 30, 2024 | 05:58 PM

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The inside edge next to the bend will be stiffer than the middle or outside of the flange, so you could get a better, more clear stamping with less deflection in the metal from the hammering.

Apr 30, 2024 | 06:16 PM

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I have never seen them apply the numbers, but I thought they may use a roll stamp.

Apr 30, 2024 | 07:07 PM

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I am trying to get it inspected and trying not to take anything apart, but the inner fender goes below the frame rail. Hard to get to. I will just keep trying. Thanks for all the suggestions everyone!