F-1 Serial number decode
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From: Saskatoon SK Canada
Vern you forgot about the Canadian trucks.
BDA83AHP-15706
BD - F-1
A - Standard Cab
83 - 114" Pickup
A - This is where it was built but don't know A.
HP - Are you sure this is correct? This should say 48, 49, 50, 51.
15706 - is the truck built.
If you still have the plate on the middle of the firewall in the engine compartment I narrow the engine, tranny and year.
Just post the model and engine numbers on the plate.
BDA83AHP-15706
BD - F-1
A - Standard Cab
83 - 114" Pickup
A - This is where it was built but don't know A.
HP - Are you sure this is correct? This should say 48, 49, 50, 51.
15706 - is the truck built.
If you still have the plate on the middle of the firewall in the engine compartment I narrow the engine, tranny and year.
Just post the model and engine numbers on the plate.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by 51dueller
[B]Vern you forgot about the Canadian trucks.
Nathan, I stand corrected. Perhaps I should have said, "I don't think that's an US made F-1 VIN number".
[B]Vern you forgot about the Canadian trucks.
Nathan, I stand corrected. Perhaps I should have said, "I don't think that's an US made F-1 VIN number".
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From: Claresholm, Alberta
Hey, thanks guys it is a Canadian made truck I found a guy in Saskatoon, Canada that helped me out.
BD- Ford
A- unknown
83A- 114" wheelbase
H- home plant
P- 1952
15706- Production number
In 1951 the serial number stopped containing the year ( "48", "50) 1952 started with "P" for some reason and '53 was "Q" and so on. Thanks for the info though.
BD- Ford
A- unknown
83A- 114" wheelbase
H- home plant
P- 1952
15706- Production number
In 1951 the serial number stopped containing the year ( "48", "50) 1952 started with "P" for some reason and '53 was "Q" and so on. Thanks for the info though.
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Thanks for the info. I've been slowly gathering canadian codes and you've put a couple more puzzle pieces in place.
Only things I have to add is the first 'A' probably means Standard Body, and 'H' for home plant is Ontario.
Only things I have to add is the first 'A' probably means Standard Body, and 'H' for home plant is Ontario.
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From: Spring Texas
No it is a
8=1948
3A=Engine but I have not a clue. Book says either a 226 or a 239
HP= Should be the Model of the truck but it may be different in Canada. Can you give us more info. Where is the shifter at? On the cloumn or the floor. Does it have a 6 or a V8
8=1948
3A=Engine but I have not a clue. Book says either a 226 or a 239
HP= Should be the Model of the truck but it may be different in Canada. Can you give us more info. Where is the shifter at? On the cloumn or the floor. Does it have a 6 or a V8
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Laughing Gas
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Since the H is in there I would lean toward a 226 6 cylinder and that would be between 1948 and 1950. I still say its a 1948 though. Ed
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From: Saskatoon SK Canada
Let's clear up a few things. In 51 they did in fact put 51 on the vin.(I have 2 51's) Secondly since it is a canadian truck it won't be a six since we didn't get an 6 cylinder until '57.
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From: Claresholm, Alberta
The 83 is wheelbase 114" and the A is for standard body. I know it is a '52 because of the grill and the front end. "H" is for home plant of Ontario.
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Ed what are you talking about? We were behind you. You got the y block in 54 while we still had the flathead. We just never had a 6 cylinder from the 40's to 56. Every truck just came with a V-8. The shifter probally is on the column unless he has the optional heavy duty 3 spd.
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Huh, I reread what I wrote and I see it came out the wrong way. I was trying to be a funny smartarse but it does not sound that way after reading it. No. I did not know that Canada never got a 6. I thought that they had mercurys with 6's. Oh well my mistake for not proofing what I write. Anyway I am not challenging anyone. In fact I know only what I am reading in all of the books I bought about Canada and its fords. Back to work for me. Ed
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From: Claresholm, Alberta
Ed, Nathan
Guys chill out. It is a '52 with a column shift with I believe a 239. What I meant when I wrote that the serial number had changed was that in '52 the serial number no longer contained the year of the truck, instead the went to the letter system that we know today. I appreciate the help though it seems you guys are far more educated on these matters than me.
Chris
Claresholm , AB
Guys chill out. It is a '52 with a column shift with I believe a 239. What I meant when I wrote that the serial number had changed was that in '52 the serial number no longer contained the year of the truck, instead the went to the letter system that we know today. I appreciate the help though it seems you guys are far more educated on these matters than me.
Chris
Claresholm , AB
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From: Saskatoon SK Canada
I meant no harm. Hey Dixon I actually didn't know the they went to the letters in 52. It might help me when I pick up a 52 on the weekend. Your wellcome here anytime. Good to see another canadian on the board.
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