HELP where is the vin on the frame rails of a 1950 f-1

 

The VIN will be the on top of one of the frame rails between the front of the cab and the front axle. It may be hard to find since some of the stampings are not very deep, but it's there unless somebody ground it off or cut off the front for a clip or something. A wire brush on a drill and a flashlight are usually a big help in finding it. Some folks have used a little motor oil to enhance the visibility after brushing.

 

On the right track, but I actually found the VIN stamping on my '51 on the right rail between the front axle and the front bumper. Ford usually put the stamping for the '48-'52 years on either rails and mostly in the sections between the front axle and the front bumper.

The VIN stamping is usually very faint.

Ilya

 

My 51 had a vin tag on the firewall, and one on the glovebox door.

 

He is missing both of those tags, that's why he's wants to know where to find it on the frame rail.

 

Here is a picture of where I found mine for the next person who is looking. Those are the rivets that are holding the passengers side motor mount to the frame rail. On my parts truck this was moved forward about 3 inches.

 

i found my vin tags on the fire wall and the glove box of my 50'

 

Even if you have the tags in place it's good to verify them against what's on the frame. Hey, ya never know what can happen in 50 years time.