When a 54 F100 came with the BW overdrive option was there an emblem anywhere on the outside or inside? I see them on ebay but I havn't seen any on vehicles.
PS: I still don't think you guys truly appreciate the beauty of the 54 grill.
Thanks
Bob

 

If I'm not mistaken the Overdrive emblem is on the front of the hood, below the Ford shield. (It's the same place is the Fordomatic emblem on my '54)

 

As I recollect, Mr. Mayo is quite correct.

 

Had to comment, 54 my personal favorite, used it on my catalog cover last year.

 

BF-7042528-BZ8 .. Overdrive Nameplate

Fits: 1953/56 F100 ~ on the center of the hood, below the emblem.

Fits: 1953/55 Ford passenger cars ~ on the right side of the decklid, on the right side of the tailgate on station wagons and Couriers (panel deliveries).

CAVEAT EMPTOR: 1952 Ford passenger cars also had the Overdrive (and Fordomatic) scripts. These are 1952 ONLY, are italicized, the letters are fatter than the 1953 and later scripts.

 

You're right!

 

From Jim Osborn 1953 Ford Truck Body, Trim, & Sealant Assembly Manuel

 

From Jim Osborn 1953 Ford Truck Body, Trim, & Sealant Assembly Manuel

 

only the 53 had it on the grill. 54-56 was on the hood.

 

That's correct. I should have posted the picture for the '54-56 as well.

 

Your post was helpful, but you answered a question from 16 years ago.

 

I apologize.
I'll check the message posting dates carefully in the future.