1949 F1
Laughing Gas
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Welcome to FTE. It should be listed on your vin# data plate. I'm not sure about the 49 model but on my 53 it was on the glove box door.
EDIT: as Havi said look on the firewall for some stamped letters and numbers. If you find them there then go up to the top of this forum and read some of the sticky 49/50 vin cutoff dates. Lots of good info that will tell you which letter/number stands for what and they have the color codes listed as well.
EDIT: as Havi said look on the firewall for some stamped letters and numbers. If you find them there then go up to the top of this forum and read some of the sticky 49/50 vin cutoff dates. Lots of good info that will tell you which letter/number stands for what and they have the color codes listed as well.
Last edited by Lakotas53; May 18, 2010 at 11:10 PM. Reason: more info
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Hi Beebol
Welcome to FTE!
Unlike the 1951s and up, there was no paint code stamped on any of the Glove Box Door Rating Plate, etc.
I would try looking up under the dash, perhaps under the windshield rubber, under the steering wheel seal plates, or places they normally wouldn't repaint in a new paint job for something original - there aren't whole lot of choices.
The 49s had 5 basic colors: Chrome Yellow; Meadow Green; Vermillion (Red); Birch Gray; and, Black.
Here is a link to Earls world here at FTE with chips of those colors - you may have to scroll down to find the right topic line:
http://www.clubfte.com/users/earl/Re...aterial_2.html
The Meadow Green on the chart looks very dark. It was about the same color as Forestry Service Vehicles
Welcome to FTE!
Unlike the 1951s and up, there was no paint code stamped on any of the Glove Box Door Rating Plate, etc.
I would try looking up under the dash, perhaps under the windshield rubber, under the steering wheel seal plates, or places they normally wouldn't repaint in a new paint job for something original - there aren't whole lot of choices.
The 49s had 5 basic colors: Chrome Yellow; Meadow Green; Vermillion (Red); Birch Gray; and, Black.
Here is a link to Earls world here at FTE with chips of those colors - you may have to scroll down to find the right topic line:
http://www.clubfte.com/users/earl/Re...aterial_2.html
The Meadow Green on the chart looks very dark. It was about the same color as Forestry Service Vehicles
Lead Driver
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From: Kalispell, MT
You're looking for something like 7RHI2L6025
It tells color, plant, date and vehicle down the line. Post what you find and I'll help you interpret it.
Hotshot
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From: Burbank, WA
As noted, there weren't that many color options, so a little forensic research should give you a good clue. Look under and behind the seat, the gas tank, or the interior trim panels, kick panels or firewall insulation. You might also take off one of the access panels on the doors.
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