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jdpalmer · 10-12-2022, 07:41 PM

I have seen a lot of posts on Model A numbers but I have a question. My 29 Roadster has a # A808223 which is a December 28 number. My number is on the title for 29 and I Do know the 29 had outside door handles like mine and the 28 didn't. Reading some other info it seems the engine was stamped when it was complete and later shipped to an assembly plant weeks or longer and then at assembly the frame was stamped with the engine number. This could explain the month to make mine a true 29 but how could I verify this. This number is also on a tag on the firewall. The Ford Garage has an explanation but not sure how to verify what they say. HELP

10-12-2022, 07:41 PM	#1
jdpalmer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dublin, Virginia Posts: 191	Model A numbers I have seen a lot of posts on Model A numbers but I have a question. My 29 Roadster has a # A808223 which is a December 28 number. My number is on the title for 29 and I Do know the 29 had outside door handles like mine and the 28 didn't. Reading some other info it seems the engine was stamped when it was complete and later shipped to an assembly plant weeks or longer and then at assembly the frame was stamped with the engine number. This could explain the month to make mine a true 29 but how could I verify this. This number is also on a tag on the firewall. The Ford Garage has an explanation but not sure how to verify what they say. HELP __________________ Jimmy Palmer