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Fred A · 08-02-2022, 10:11 AM

I didn't just know the difference. At the time I was doing the transmission, I went through my case pile looking for appropriately low 1940 serial numbers. After the war they went to a more complex numbering system. The difference was only obvious when sitting among the pile. I'm committed now as the engine/trans is in the rolling chassis. Financial limitations caused me to keep the existing 59A engine. The 59A is so nice, it'd be a crime to waste. My ultimate candidate engine is a crack free 99A.

I thought about private. My expectations on the Barn cause me to be more open, as there could be another needing to know the difference. Good Work: Fred A

08-02-2022, 10:11 AM	#31
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	Re: 1940 Ford restoration I didn't just know the difference. At the time I was doing the transmission, I went through my case pile looking for appropriately low 1940 serial numbers. After the war they went to a more complex numbering system. The difference was only obvious when sitting among the pile. I'm committed now as the engine/trans is in the rolling chassis. Financial limitations caused me to keep the existing 59A engine. The 59A is so nice, it'd be a crime to waste. My ultimate candidate engine is a crack free 99A. I thought about private. My expectations on the Barn cause me to be more open, as there could be another needing to know the difference. Good Work: Fred A