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Rich Largent · 10-01-2013, 02:25 PM

Can someone direct me to a source for decoding the info shown on a 56 Data plate. We are starting our search for a 56 Failane Victoria and would like to be able to read the Data Plate with some modicum of intelligence.

Dobie Gillis · 10-01-2013, 03:37 PM

Try this: http://vinmagic.com/

raceron1120 · 10-01-2013, 06:02 PM

Or - you can get a copy of the Ford Parts Book, it has lots of details regarding all codes on the VIN plate as well. Barner retrojim might still be selling CDs for those books, maybe contact him for price etc.

parklane · 10-01-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by raceron1120

Or - you can get a copy of the Ford Parts Book, it has lots of details regarding all codes on the VIN plate as well. Barner retrojim might still be selling CDs for those books, maybe contact him for price etc.

Was selling them for $10. post paid.

mercman from oz · 10-02-2013, 06:21 AM

Cars & Parts Magazine once printed a very comprehensive book called "Catalogue of American Car ID Numbers 1950 - 59". They also put one out for the 1960 - 69 cars. It is over 1 1/4 Inches thick & is very comprehensive. Amos Press of Sidney Ohio was the Publisher.

Motorhead6 · 10-02-2013, 08:06 AM

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The Mac's catalog has an easy to understand, complete breakdown on page 2. If you don't have one (you should along with Dennis Carpenter and several others) go on line and get one; they're free.

If you give me the data, I will look it up for you.

Rich Largent · 10-02-2013, 10:15 AM

Thanks everyone. I'm on it.

Rich

10-01-2013, 02:25 PM	#1
Rich Largent Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cape Fear area, North Carolina Posts: 54	56 Data Plate Decoding Can someone direct me to a source for decoding the info shown on a 56 Data plate. We are starting our search for a 56 Failane Victoria and would like to be able to read the Data Plate with some modicum of intelligence.

10-01-2013, 03:37 PM	#2
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: 56 Data Plate Decoding Try this: http://vinmagic.com/

10-01-2013, 06:02 PM	#3
raceron1120 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ellsworth Michigan Posts: 1,824	Re: 56 Data Plate Decoding Or - you can get a copy of the Ford Parts Book, it has lots of details regarding all codes on the VIN plate as well. Barner retrojim might still be selling CDs for those books, maybe contact him for price etc.

10-02-2013, 06:21 AM	#5
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,013	Re: 56 Data Plate Decoding Cars & Parts Magazine once printed a very comprehensive book called "Catalogue of American Car ID Numbers 1950 - 59". They also put one out for the 1960 - 69 cars. It is over 1 1/4 Inches thick & is very comprehensive. Amos Press of Sidney Ohio was the Publisher.

10-02-2013, 08:06 AM	#6
Motorhead6 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orange Park, Fl Posts: 406	Re: 56 Data Plate Decoding Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The Mac's catalog has an easy to understand, complete breakdown on page 2. If you don't have one (you should along with Dennis Carpenter and several others) go on line and get one; they're free. If you give me the data, I will look it up for you.

10-02-2013, 10:15 AM	#7
Rich Largent Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cape Fear area, North Carolina Posts: 54	Re: 56 Data Plate Decoding Thanks everyone. I'm on it. Rich