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I hav had this beautiful panel truck in my garage
for two years and actually started its resurrection
recently. the problem is there is no glove box door!
being a rehabilitated chevy guy, I do not know a lot
about fords. the number on the right side frame rail
(top) reads; *F1R2RH15458* . if someone out there
can help with a breakdown of the information it would
be greatly appreciated. production numbers would also
be cool. responses can be sent to
dave2jess@cs.com
thank you for any help at all.
for two years and actually started its resurrection
recently. the problem is there is no glove box door!
being a rehabilitated chevy guy, I do not know a lot
about fords. the number on the right side frame rail
(top) reads; *F1R2RH15458* . if someone out there
can help with a breakdown of the information it would
be greatly appreciated. production numbers would also
be cool. responses can be sent to
dave2jess@cs.com
thank you for any help at all.
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your vin number says this:
F1-F1 truck (1/2 ton)-that's a given
R -8 cylinder, 239 cu.in.
2 - 1952 year model
RH- Richmond plant, where it was manufactured.
and the rest is the production unit number
hope this helps
louie
F1-F1 truck (1/2 ton)-that's a given
R -8 cylinder, 239 cu.in.
2 - 1952 year model
RH- Richmond plant, where it was manufactured.
and the rest is the production unit number
hope this helps
louie
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HI Kenny, yes it does help. is that the number for the total number of 1/2 ton panel trucks? I wold have thought the number much smaller. I'm new to this ford stuff,so please bear with
me.
thanks,
Dave in Wa.
me.
thanks,
Dave in Wa.
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I hate to throw a monkey wrench in this discussion, but I'm confused and hope someone can shine the light on me. My shop manual 1949-51 with '52 supplement seems to indicate that the parcel delivery model (Ford's panel truck equiv.) was a variant of the F3.
The vin you list has been accurately identified according to my resources. So I'm left wondering if you have a half-ton F1 chassis with an F3 parcel deliv body on it?? It should bolt on normally (F2 - F6 were identical as far as sheetmetal goes and only differed from the F1 in wheel opening size)
Some general things to keep in mind: Ford didn't have a special vin designation for sedan deliveries apart from pickups as far as I know. There are probably production numbers available for what you want, but I don't have access to them.
And the vin you have shows that it was produced sometime after Sepember 4, 1951 when Ford went with a new vin series. Earlier trucks were a continuation of 1949 vins [98RC 123456]
The vin you list has been accurately identified according to my resources. So I'm left wondering if you have a half-ton F1 chassis with an F3 parcel deliv body on it?? It should bolt on normally (F2 - F6 were identical as far as sheetmetal goes and only differed from the F1 in wheel opening size)
Some general things to keep in mind: Ford didn't have a special vin designation for sedan deliveries apart from pickups as far as I know. There are probably production numbers available for what you want, but I don't have access to them.
And the vin you have shows that it was produced sometime after Sepember 4, 1951 when Ford went with a new vin series. Earlier trucks were a continuation of 1949 vins [98RC 123456]
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no such thing as a bad monkey wrench!any and all input is greatly
appreciated. now that you have my interest, do you happen to know the measurementsand differences? A previous owner was told
that there were less than a thousand made,but I'm taking that
as speculation. upon disassembly I am quite sure that this is
the "factory frame" that or someone did a heck of a good job!
Dave in wa.
appreciated. now that you have my interest, do you happen to know the measurementsand differences? A previous owner was told
that there were less than a thousand made,but I'm taking that
as speculation. upon disassembly I am quite sure that this is
the "factory frame" that or someone did a heck of a good job!
Dave in wa.
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Dave, My mistake! Seems that number I posted was for 1/2 ton pickup with 6.5' bed. The production numbers for 1952 F-1 panel trucks are listed as follows: 6,565 (8' panel); and 1,611 (8' deluxe panel). Sorry about the goof up. 
Kenny
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well Kenny, Iguess you saw this next guestion
coming! How would one discern the difference
between the two models? My truck is devoid of any
chrome,the parcel area has a oak rack on each side
that looks original. Is there any literature
available such as assembly manuals,shop manuals,
etc.?
thanks again!
Dave in Wa.
coming! How would one discern the difference
between the two models? My truck is devoid of any
chrome,the parcel area has a oak rack on each side
that looks original. Is there any literature
available such as assembly manuals,shop manuals,
etc.?
thanks again!
Dave in Wa.
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Hi Dave,
Literature can be found on e-bay sometimes, but you have to be patient. This site's online store carries shop manuals, though I don't know if they cover panels. Someone here might have better info on the differences between a standard and deluxe panel, but here's what my book says for each....
F-1 8' PANEL: The F-1 Panel's floor was made of solid plywood with steel skid strips. A single bucket type driver's seat and twin rear doors were standard. The bezel on the tailight lenses were eliminated in midyear.
F-1 8'DELUXE PANEL: In addition to the styling changes found on all Ford trucks, the Deluxe Panel came with features found in the Five Star extra option package. One such item was chrome-extensions on the side of the hood, from the F-1 insignia toward the cab.
FIVE STAR EXTRA PACKAGE: Dome light, glove box lock, locks for both doors, deluxe door trim, chrome windshield molding, two-tone upholstery, foam rubber seat padding, right-hand and left-hand sunvisors.
Hope this helps.
Kenny
Literature can be found on e-bay sometimes, but you have to be patient. This site's online store carries shop manuals, though I don't know if they cover panels. Someone here might have better info on the differences between a standard and deluxe panel, but here's what my book says for each....
F-1 8' PANEL: The F-1 Panel's floor was made of solid plywood with steel skid strips. A single bucket type driver's seat and twin rear doors were standard. The bezel on the tailight lenses were eliminated in midyear.
F-1 8'DELUXE PANEL: In addition to the styling changes found on all Ford trucks, the Deluxe Panel came with features found in the Five Star extra option package. One such item was chrome-extensions on the side of the hood, from the F-1 insignia toward the cab.
FIVE STAR EXTRA PACKAGE: Dome light, glove box lock, locks for both doors, deluxe door trim, chrome windshield molding, two-tone upholstery, foam rubber seat padding, right-hand and left-hand sunvisors.
Hope this helps.
Kenny
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Hi Kenny, thank you very much ! your input has
been greatly appreciated. that information on your last
posting means this is a deluxe with the five star
extra package. wich means trading that rusty old 68
malibu off for it was a very GOOD CALL!! thi truck is
very solid. again, thank you.
Dave
been greatly appreciated. that information on your last
posting means this is a deluxe with the five star
extra package. wich means trading that rusty old 68
malibu off for it was a very GOOD CALL!! thi truck is
very solid. again, thank you.
Dave
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I'm glad the info was of some help. Wow, you really did get a good deal on that truck! The info I had posted came from a book called "Standard Catalog of American Light Duty Trucks". It's about the size of a phone book, and has lots of info (Vin info, w.b., production #'s, price when new, etc., for every year, make, and model. There are pictures of each model year, paint codes, options, etc. Its kind of pricey, but a really good book! I got it from "Krause Publications Inc". (715)-445-2214
Kenny
Wow, you really did get a good deal on that truck! The info I had posted came from a book called "Standard Catalog of American Light Duty Trucks". It's about the size of a phone book, and has lots of info (Vin info, w.b., production #'s, price when new, etc., for every year, make, and model. There are pictures of each model year, paint codes, options, etc. Its kind of pricey, but a really good book! I got it from "Krause Publications Inc". (715)-445-2214 Kenny
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