Re: Body Number Tag- '38 Convertible
All of the prewar Fords I've owned that had body tags were made of steel. Also, they were fastened to the body AFTER the body was painted and as such (authentically) they had remained in their natural finish.
I can't speak with any authority in regard to 1938 Fords. By 1939 and in to 1940, it seems there was no clearly defined method of operation in regard to which cars received the tags and which did not. Lord knows I have researched this subject as thoroughly as I was able re 39/40.
I have attached two photos, both from 1940 Fords. One was a convertible I'd recently restored. the other, prefix PC was from a coupe I'd restored many years ago.
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