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Originally Posted by willowbilly3
Numbers matching is chevy talk, there is no such thing in the Ford world other than having consistent date codes. Not the same though.
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Again...
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IMO.
To have a correctly assembled car, the Casting ID Nos (assembly parts not service parts), Date Code And foundry code must be correct or it (FORD-LINC-MERC) is not a NUMBERS CORRECT CAR. It must also match the build sheet if one is available or the owner may be hiding it.
Take for just an example, a 61 FORD 390 4V 375HP that came through with the Tri-Power in the trunk for dealer assy. Both engines (375 4V or 401HP 6V) will have the same engine code). The seller would need a factory build sheet to claim the car was a true 3X2 401HP.
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Here is one example of determining a MATCHING NUMBERS car-
http://www.vtohtx.com/M_Code_3_page_Fact_Sheet__v2_.pdf