1948-1960: 1949/1950 VIN # Cut off
#721
If your title says its a '48 then sometime it had a typing error because that serial number is makes it a '49
#723
The 9 prefix was also used for '50 models and with your serial number of 299367 I'd say you have a fairly early 1950 F3, probably produced in January or February of that year. 280-285,000 is approximately the cutoff for the production year.
#724
Hi, I'm new guy here, and I thought I'd post some info about my project truck.
1. 1949 F2
2. VIN: 97HD183834
3. Bed: Trim strips proud of wood.
4. Original...Bed will probably be replaced
5. 4 Speed Spur Gear Tranny
6. Floor Shift
7. No stamping on firewall visible, but the PO painted over it with a broom, so who knows??
8. Original color: Meadow Green
This is an old farm truck with a factory installed Cattle Catcher. I'm the second owner. From what I understand the truck was primarily driven from Ukiah, CA to Willits, CA and back on pretty much a daily basis for the PO to have coffee with his buds. Approx. 30 miles round trip.
I have the engine at the machine shop at present for a go-over and then I will rebuild it. I plan to stay with the 226H and 6v electrical...We'll see.
I have to say that FTE is an outstanding source of information and inspiration. Thanks!!
Sparky
"Those who the gods wish to destroy they first make angry."
1. 1949 F2
2. VIN: 97HD183834
3. Bed: Trim strips proud of wood.
4. Original...Bed will probably be replaced
5. 4 Speed Spur Gear Tranny
6. Floor Shift
7. No stamping on firewall visible, but the PO painted over it with a broom, so who knows??
8. Original color: Meadow Green
This is an old farm truck with a factory installed Cattle Catcher. I'm the second owner. From what I understand the truck was primarily driven from Ukiah, CA to Willits, CA and back on pretty much a daily basis for the PO to have coffee with his buds. Approx. 30 miles round trip.
I have the engine at the machine shop at present for a go-over and then I will rebuild it. I plan to stay with the 226H and 6v electrical...We'll see.
I have to say that FTE is an outstanding source of information and inspiration. Thanks!!
Sparky
"Those who the gods wish to destroy they first make angry."
#725
#726
Good evening, this is my first thread.
My name is Saul, Im from Pasadena TX. I was looking for a cab to build me a ratrod when I found one and went to see it the seller had a full complete truck and I ended up buying both. He said the truck is a 1948 but after reading the info i found n this forum I believe it to be a 1949.
Here we go.
1 - 1949
2 - VIN # 98RC2124**
3 - Bed - I dont know the difference between both
4 - the bed is from another 49 (according to the seller)
5 - 3 speed
6 - floor shift
7 Branch HP
My name is Saul, Im from Pasadena TX. I was looking for a cab to build me a ratrod when I found one and went to see it the seller had a full complete truck and I ended up buying both. He said the truck is a 1948 but after reading the info i found n this forum I believe it to be a 1949.
Here we go.
1 - 1949
2 - VIN # 98RC2124**
3 - Bed - I dont know the difference between both
4 - the bed is from another 49 (according to the seller)
5 - 3 speed
6 - floor shift
7 Branch HP
#727
Hi Saul, I'd say you have it figured out - it's a '49
If your box walls are smooth from floor to bend at the top, it's a late box. The early boxes have an impressed panel on the sides that extends out into the fender area with a corresponding notch in the fender.
Branch of HP is Highland Park, Michigan assembly plant.
Just for fun, what is the serial number on the parts truck? And are there any stampings on either firewall? That gives you more info than the serial no.
Thanks for posting the info and good luck with your project.
If your box walls are smooth from floor to bend at the top, it's a late box. The early boxes have an impressed panel on the sides that extends out into the fender area with a corresponding notch in the fender.
Branch of HP is Highland Park, Michigan assembly plant.
Just for fun, what is the serial number on the parts truck? And are there any stampings on either firewall? That gives you more info than the serial no.
Thanks for posting the info and good luck with your project.
#729
#730
Here is the info on a truck I recently bought.
1950 F-1
Glove box tag 97HC-336187
9HC
Engine bay tag *97HC*336187*BUF
Frame stamping *97HC33bI87*
Flat panel bed
*Four speed Transmission *(likely not original)
*Floor shift
Firewall stamping M BFL30 282
Glove box, engine bay tag and frame all match.
9=49/50
7H=6 cyl flathead (currently has a V8 flathead)
C=F-1
S/N=336187
Engine tag=BUF=Buffalo, NY
Firewall stamping=M=Medow green
BF=Buffalo, NY
L30=November 30, 1950
John
NNY
1950 F-1
Glove box tag 97HC-336187
9HC
Engine bay tag *97HC*336187*BUF
Frame stamping *97HC33bI87*
Flat panel bed
*Four speed Transmission *(likely not original)
*Floor shift
Firewall stamping M BFL30 282
Glove box, engine bay tag and frame all match.
9=49/50
7H=6 cyl flathead (currently has a V8 flathead)
C=F-1
S/N=336187
Engine tag=BUF=Buffalo, NY
Firewall stamping=M=Medow green
BF=Buffalo, NY
L30=November 30, 1950
John
NNY
#731
Hi everyone. My wife and I just picked up a '49 that was parked inside on blocks since 1992. Here's the info:
1 - Year truck is registered as: 1949
2 - VIN #97HC218413
3 - Bed - Raised Panel
4 - Original bed
5 - Transmission: 3 Spd
6 - Floor shift
7 - # stamped into the firewall: 21_ _ 17_?
The tags are missing from the glove box and firewall, but I did confirm the VIN on the frame rail (passenger side just in front of the axle). Unfortunately the firewall stamping is very hard to read. Maybe it was the end of the production week and the guy swinging the hammer was tired?
1 - Year truck is registered as: 1949
2 - VIN #97HC218413
3 - Bed - Raised Panel
4 - Original bed
5 - Transmission: 3 Spd
6 - Floor shift
7 - # stamped into the firewall: 21_ _ 17_?
The tags are missing from the glove box and firewall, but I did confirm the VIN on the frame rail (passenger side just in front of the axle). Unfortunately the firewall stamping is very hard to read. Maybe it was the end of the production week and the guy swinging the hammer was tired?
#732
7. No stamping on firewall visible, but the PO painted over it with a broom, so who knows??
From what I understand the truck was primarily driven from Ukiah, CA to Willits, CA and back on pretty much a daily basis for the PO to have coffee with his buds. Approx. 30 miles round trip.
From what I understand the truck was primarily driven from Ukiah, CA to Willits, CA and back on pretty much a daily basis for the PO to have coffee with his buds. Approx. 30 miles round trip.
#733
BPDaddy, that looks like a solid project, indeed. The numbers indicate it as a half ton, 1949, with a 226 cid I6.
My F1's stamper was light on the hammer as well. He also used the wrong letter, lol. Every individual part number on my F1 is marked as 8C**, and the title and serial number is marked 8Y** It's been said before that anyone who worked in the factory didn't always speak English, and most probably couldn't spell worth a darn. How times have changed, lol.
My F1's stamper was light on the hammer as well. He also used the wrong letter, lol. Every individual part number on my F1 is marked as 8C**, and the title and serial number is marked 8Y** It's been said before that anyone who worked in the factory didn't always speak English, and most probably couldn't spell worth a darn. How times have changed, lol.
#734
#735