Vin # decode
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Vin # decode
I am looking at purchasing a 1946 or 1947 or 1948 or etc. it does not have any front sheetmetal on it and the only way of identfying is with serial # and model
The serial # BD83H49-21854, Model # BD83, Engine # 9E-17840, Paint # 32.
Can anyone tell me what this is. Example:year,model,engine, etc.
This is a Canadian truck.
The serial # BD83H49-21854, Model # BD83, Engine # 9E-17840, Paint # 32.
Can anyone tell me what this is. Example:year,model,engine, etc.
This is a Canadian truck.
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From what I can put together it is a '49 Canadian built Ford half ton pickup 114" wheel base (F47 not the US F1). Flathead V8 with the light duty 3 speed transmission
http://www.mercurypickup.com/1948canadianvinplate.htm
I think a couple of us here did discuss the Canadian Ford and I think we decided that the shetmetal is all the same as the US Ford it just has the differnt badge F47.
I know a guy in central MN that has one just like yours, with most all of the sheetmetal (with MN style rust holes though). He offered it to me about a year ago. I can email you pictures if you are intested in it for parts -- not sure which trans, that truck had though.
http://www.mercurypickup.com/1948canadianvinplate.htm
I think a couple of us here did discuss the Canadian Ford and I think we decided that the shetmetal is all the same as the US Ford it just has the differnt badge F47.
I know a guy in central MN that has one just like yours, with most all of the sheetmetal (with MN style rust holes though). He offered it to me about a year ago. I can email you pictures if you are intested in it for parts -- not sure which trans, that truck had though.
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soule46 has your breakdown, but just to elaborate
BD is Ford truck 114" wb
83 is standard cab pickup
H is for Home Office (Windsor Ontario assembly plant)
49 is year
Last 5 digits are your serial number.
I haven't seen the 32 paint code before. Can you tell what it was originally? Under the dash or behind the gas tank? Thanks
Tim
BD is Ford truck 114" wb
83 is standard cab pickup
H is for Home Office (Windsor Ontario assembly plant)
49 is year
Last 5 digits are your serial number.
I haven't seen the 32 paint code before. Can you tell what it was originally? Under the dash or behind the gas tank? Thanks
Tim
Last edited by mtflat; Jul 29, 2007 at 03:28 PM.
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