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Hipomike · 07-25-2024, 06:53 PM

Trying to get answers on a Model A serial number that is on the frame. The number starts off AX4684…. The number shows up as May of 1931 but what is up with the AX? The original engine is gone so it doesn’t match. Has anyone seen this before or are there any other examples? Let the theories fly.

Gary WA · 07-25-2024, 09:35 PM

First two letters are an abbreviation for the city where produced/manufactured but there are some Such as AX that haven't been identified thru the years of research. They have one two or three letters. I'm sure someone may have the answer. What kind of Model A do you have with that number and any history of the vehicle?Owners?

WTSHNN · 07-25-2024, 11:25 PM

The X was used to obscure an incorrectly stamped number. Look very closely for traces of another number underneath.

-Tim

Charlie Stephens · 07-26-2024, 03:50 PM

I will be watching this carefully.

Charlie Stephens

Benson · 07-26-2024, 03:57 PM

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ModelA29 · 07-26-2024, 05:44 PM

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I found this on Ford Garage. Ford still uses the X on some experimental/race parts.

☆AX4687000☆ ☆AX4687003☆ Four experimental "AX" prefix engines, May 12-13, 1931

https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/ABenginenumbers.htm

Cool Hand Lurker · 07-29-2024, 01:44 PM

Does this number match the number on your title or the number on your engine?

07-25-2024, 06:53 PM	#1
Hipomike Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: DC Posts: 22	What is this serial number about? Trying to get answers on a Model A serial number that is on the frame. The number starts off AX4684…. The number shows up as May of 1931 but what is up with the AX? The original engine is gone so it doesn’t match. Has anyone seen this before or are there any other examples? Let the theories fly.

07-25-2024, 09:35 PM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,457	Re: What is this serial number about? First two letters are an abbreviation for the city where produced/manufactured but there are some Such as AX that haven't been identified thru the years of research. They have one two or three letters. I'm sure someone may have the answer. What kind of Model A do you have with that number and any history of the vehicle?Owners? __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

07-25-2024, 11:25 PM	#3
WTSHNN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,489	Re: What is this serial number about? The X was used to obscure an incorrectly stamped number. Look very closely for traces of another number underneath. -Tim __________________ No one wants advice - only corroboration. -John Steinbeck

07-26-2024, 03:57 PM	#5
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cen~Col - Central Highlands Posts: 2,757	Re: What is this serial number about? ... Last edited by Benson; 07-26-2024 at 09:15 PM.

07-26-2024, 05:44 PM	#6
ModelA29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,152	Re: What is this serial number about? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I found this on Ford Garage. Ford still uses the X on some experimental/race parts. ☆AX4687000☆ ☆AX4687003☆ Four experimental "AX" prefix engines, May 12-13, 1931 https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/ABenginenumbers.htm

07-29-2024, 01:44 PM	#7
Cool Hand Lurker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Minn Posts: 1,580	Re: What is this serial number about? Does this number match the number on your title or the number on your engine?