1955 Ford F-100 - what was the model number

[38 Conv]

Glass CO. windshield order book has different model #'s of 1953 to 55 Ford F-100 truck windshields--- ( they have 81,82,83,,85 )----so who knows what model # is my 1955 F-100 truck to match their order book numbers for their windshield----- Thanks

[Herman Munster]

Should be "F-10" or "C" for conventional if it's an F-100.

[raceron1120]

Originally Posted by 38 Conv

Glass CO. windshield order book has different model #'s of 1953 to 55 Ford F-100 truck windshields--- ( they have 81,82,83,,85 )----so who knows what model # is my 1955 F-100 truck to match their order book numbers for their windshield----- Thanks

You might want to toss this question over on the F150 site for a definitive answer, they're pretty knowledgeable on such things as well.

They have a "classic corner" section for older F-series trucks.

Link: http://www.f150forum.com/f13/

[Herman Munster]

Here's a model identifier for early Ford trucks: http://www.f100central.com/identify-your-truck#1953
I have never heard of numbers like 81,82,83,,85 ever used.

[raceron1120]

Originally Posted by Herman Munster

Here's a model identifier for early Ford trucks: http://www.f100central.com/identify-your-truck#1953
I have never heard of numbers like 81,82,83,,85 ever used.

I'm not 'for sure' on those model #s but I think they have something to do to specify the overall body style, - pickup, stake bed, panel truck etc. In later models I know they were used in parts books to identify if a flareside, styleside, crew cab, short box etc. so that's probably what the glass shop books are using to identify the trucks.

But as said earlier, unless it's a C-cab, I'd say all the windshield for a conventional F-series pickup for this model year should be same. I don't have a parts book for pickups but the base # for a windshield is 03100 if anyone has a book and wants to look it up.

[Herman Munster]

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Here's what I use when I don't want to pull my parts books off my shelf.
http://www.fordpartswiki.com/browse

[scicala]

VIN plates on cars had a body number on them. Look at the plate on your F100 to see if it has one of the body numbers that you listed. Just a guess.

Sal

[Herman Munster]

There's nothing like those 81,82,83,85 numbers in the vin tag decoder.

[pj's junkers]

I'm far from an expert which is an ex is a has been and a spert is a drip under pressure. But 83 is a pickup per ford trucks 1905-2002

[scicala]

Maybe it's time to call the Glass Co. and ask them what they mean by the numbers.

Sal

[raceron1120]

I agree Sal - clear as mud!

I guess that's why those old parts guys got paid so much to figure out them codes. NOT.

But yes, best to let the glass shop help you out in order to get the correct windshield.