1948-1960: 1949/1950 VIN # Cut off
#1186
09-04-2018, 08:04 PM
Isn't that your firewall stamping in the second picture? I assumed it was.
Unless it's super important to you, no DMV knows the difference between a 49 and 50. You should have no trouble getting your title. The only authentic number for the title is on the frame rail and it should match the number on your data tag that is pinned to the firewall. (first picture)
We are about the only place you can reference the distinctions between 1949 and 1950 trucks.
Ford doesn't have any records. What you've read here is the culmination of 19 years of data mining on this site, Ford Truck Fanatics, ebay and now facebook.
All the parts you listed above were factory options so the truck while nice isn't rare. Just one somebody spent extra money on to have all the gizmos.
All states are different so go down to the DMV and ask what it will take to register it. In addition to the Bill of Sale, they might want an inspection by law enforcement.
Have fun and good luck! Let us know how it goes.
Unless it's super important to you, no DMV knows the difference between a 49 and 50. You should have no trouble getting your title. The only authentic number for the title is on the frame rail and it should match the number on your data tag that is pinned to the firewall. (first picture)
We are about the only place you can reference the distinctions between 1949 and 1950 trucks.
Ford doesn't have any records. What you've read here is the culmination of 19 years of data mining on this site, Ford Truck Fanatics, ebay and now facebook.
All the parts you listed above were factory options so the truck while nice isn't rare. Just one somebody spent extra money on to have all the gizmos.
All states are different so go down to the DMV and ask what it will take to register it. In addition to the Bill of Sale, they might want an inspection by law enforcement.
Have fun and good luck! Let us know how it goes.
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11-02-2018, 11:22 AM
#1189
11-02-2018, 12:26 PM
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Yes, the thread for 51-52 serial numbers is here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l-numbers.html
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11-22-2018, 06:32 PM
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#1191
11-22-2018, 09:47 PM
Your other truck is a 50 F2, build in Kansas City on Feb 15, 1950. Color code 3. All the F2's had raised panel beds. They did not get a revised version like the F1's.
#1194
11-24-2018, 06:40 PM
Surprises me that you can’t find the frame number on your ‘48 F-2 M-H. It should be stamped on the passenger frame rail normally just aft of the engine mount diagonal. None of the M-H modifications would have obscured it unless you have had frame damage. As I said on your M-H thread I’ll wager that the truck is a pretty early ‘48 based on the M-H data plate info. Based on the 24626 unit number contained in your M-H number I’ll guess your serial number is 88RD24626. That is unless you inadvertently dropped a digit since most serial numbers of the era seem to have a six digit unit number. I’ll defer to the other guys on that last point. I’ll also guess it is a V8 truck since your R3-4-24626 does not have a “6” prefix. If it is like my 1950 the production plant may be stamped there too. All the US built F-2/F-3 M-Hs I’ve archived were produced at either the Highland Park, MI, plant (HM - the most) or at the Louisville (LU), or Chicago (CH) plants. Stu
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11-26-2018, 09:52 AM
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1950 blue f1
1 - Year truck is registered as (or believed to be). 1950
2 - VIN # (The whole thing including the 98RC, 98RD, etc.) 98RC411872
3 - Bed - Raised Panel or flat panel——- raised panel bed
4 - Is this the original bed ——looks to be original
5 - Transmission——-three speed
6 - Column shift or floor shift—-floor
7 - # stamped into the firewall if you have one. Can’t make it out yet, will have to wait until I get it in the shop.
2 - VIN # (The whole thing including the 98RC, 98RD, etc.) 98RC411872
3 - Bed - Raised Panel or flat panel——- raised panel bed
4 - Is this the original bed ——looks to be original
5 - Transmission——-three speed
6 - Column shift or floor shift—-floor
7 - # stamped into the firewall if you have one. Can’t make it out yet, will have to wait until I get it in the shop.
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11-26-2018, 09:57 AM
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red 50 f1
1 - Year truck is registered as (or believed to be).——-1950
2 - VIN # (The whole thing including the 98RC, 98RD, etc.)—-97HC283245
3 - Bed - Raised Panel or flat panel—- raised panel
4 - Is this the original bed. —-looks to be
5 - Transmission—- three speed.
6 - Column shift or floor shift—- floor shift
7 - # stamped into the firewall if you have one. Can’t make it out. Again will have to wait until it is in the shop.
bought the pair in WV along with some parts.
2 - VIN # (The whole thing including the 98RC, 98RD, etc.)—-97HC283245
3 - Bed - Raised Panel or flat panel—- raised panel
4 - Is this the original bed. —-looks to be
5 - Transmission—- three speed.
6 - Column shift or floor shift—- floor shift
7 - # stamped into the firewall if you have one. Can’t make it out. Again will have to wait until it is in the shop.
bought the pair in WV along with some parts.
#1198
11-26-2018, 03:16 PM
1 - Year truck is registered as (or believed to be).——-1950
2 - VIN # (The whole thing including the 98RC, 98RD, etc.)—-97HC283245
3 - Bed - Raised Panel or flat panel—- raised panel
4 - Is this the original bed. —-looks to be
5 - Transmission—- three speed.
6 - Column shift or floor shift—- floor shift
7 - # stamped into the firewall if you have one. Can’t make it out. Again will have to wait until it is in the shop.
bought the pair in WV along with some parts.
2 - VIN # (The whole thing including the 98RC, 98RD, etc.)—-97HC283245
3 - Bed - Raised Panel or flat panel—- raised panel
4 - Is this the original bed. —-looks to be
5 - Transmission—- three speed.
6 - Column shift or floor shift—- floor shift
7 - # stamped into the firewall if you have one. Can’t make it out. Again will have to wait until it is in the shop.
bought the pair in WV along with some parts.
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Ok. My brother and dad are working on the red, originally green, truck. I’m actually trading it to my brother for a Mustang he has apart in his garage. I know, but what am I going to do with three trucks. my truck, blue 50, vin listed above and my dads truck that I am currently working on. So he needed one and has the mustang.
so his truck.... 97HC283245.
Firewall stamping best they they can make out.
EGFIMD20603P
so what the heck does that mean?????
so his truck.... 97HC283245.
Firewall stamping best they they can make out.
EGFIMD20603P
so what the heck does that mean?????
#1200
11-29-2018, 08:27 PM
EG is Edgewater NJ assembly plant
F1 is your half ton
M is color code for Meadow Green
D20 fits in the data for April 20 assembly date which makes it 1950
603P is assembly line code for vehicle down the line
ps - I'd trade it for the Mustang too! I've enjoyed a '65 coupe, '75 MII and '82 fox body coupe. Currently have 70 sports roof (belongs to my son) and '07 Shelby GT. Good trade - what did you get?
F1 is your half ton
M is color code for Meadow Green
D20 fits in the data for April 20 assembly date which makes it 1950
603P is assembly line code for vehicle down the line
ps - I'd trade it for the Mustang too! I've enjoyed a '65 coupe, '75 MII and '82 fox body coupe. Currently have 70 sports roof (belongs to my son) and '07 Shelby GT. Good trade - what did you get?
