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ted55ford · 12-05-2022, 10:08 PM

Hi All,
Im in the process of purchasing the above car. I have a copy of the ownership, but the numbers dont fit the format of VINs Ive seen listed here.
The VIN is listed as 473CK5544726 and am unable to find a decoder that can give me info.
I live in Ontario Canada if that helps.

Thanks in advance.

KULTULZ · 12-06-2022, 06:08 AM

Is it a FORD of CANADA car?

If so, you will need either a FORD of CANADA PARTS CATALOG or WORKSHOP SERVICE MANUAL to break it down.

bobss396 · 12-06-2022, 08:38 AM

I would contact Van Pelt for guidance.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...itelinkspg.htm

Lamar Wadsworth · 12-06-2022, 10:25 AM

That is definitely not a serial # for a US built '55 Ford. Has to be Canadian or overseas production. I assume you're using the number on the top line of the serial # plate on the side of the cowl inside the driver's door. The same # will be stamped on top of the passenger side frame rail about where the bumper brackets bolt on.

rotorwrench · 12-10-2022, 12:25 PM

It looks Canadian but my experience is only for trucks so I can't help with the manufacturing plant code. There weren't that many plants in Canada so The C is still only known for "Canada" as a general rule but they usually did list the plant the vehicle was manufactured by.

4 = V8 (no listing for CID)
73= 4-door car
The C and K I can't tell you for sure. All trucks were built at Oakville, Ontario in that time frame and that's the only one I know the code for. Cars were built elsewhere.
The K may be a date code (month) with 55 being the year of manufacture.

This would make the 44726 the consecutive manufacturer's linear serial number for that type if what I've mentioned so far has any credibility.

Canada always did things a little bit differently.

ted55ford · 12-11-2022, 10:28 AM

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Many thanks everyone....I do know Ford Canada had(and still does) a plant in Oakville,Ontario since 1953. I have to do further investigating.

pj's junkers · 12-11-2022, 04:56 PM

73c is a 4 door town sedan K is Kansas City build other numbers and letter do not fit the vin pattern last 5 numbers would be the assembly order

rotorwrench · 12-12-2022, 12:30 AM

After further research, the 73C is the Fairlane Town Sedan (more chrome trim). The K comes up as the code for Oakville, Ontario. 55 is likely the year. There should be some other information on the body tag about trim & paint.

The USA built cars ha e a different coding that is a bit more specific but codes changed between 1955 & 56 so there is muddy water in some cases. US produced cars are still easier to find information about.

Lamar Wadsworth · 12-12-2022, 11:22 AM

A photo of the serial number plate would help.

12-05-2022, 10:08 PM	#1
ted55ford Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Oshawa, Ontario. Posts: 35	Vin help needed please--55 fairlane Hi All, Im in the process of purchasing the above car. I have a copy of the ownership, but the numbers dont fit the format of VINs Ive seen listed here. The VIN is listed as 473CK5544726 and am unable to find a decoder that can give me info. I live in Ontario Canada if that helps. Thanks in advance.

12-06-2022, 06:08 AM	#2
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,483	Re: Vin help needed please--55 fairlane Is it a FORD of CANADA car? If so, you will need either a FORD of CANADA PARTS CATALOG or WORKSHOP SERVICE MANUAL to break it down. __________________ *** - MULTI-VEHICLE SYNTHETIC TRANSMISSION FLUID - Multi-vehicle transmission fluids are becoming more and more popular in the marketplace. Oil marketers design these fluids for a wide range of automatic transmission types. While they are not licensed by any specific auto manufacturer ... ??? ... enough said ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)

12-06-2022, 08:38 AM	#3
bobss396 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 721	Re: Vin help needed please--55 fairlane I would contact Van Pelt for guidance. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...itelinkspg.htm

12-06-2022, 10:25 AM	#4
Lamar Wadsworth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 315	Re: Vin help needed please--55 fairlane That is definitely not a serial # for a US built '55 Ford. Has to be Canadian or overseas production. I assume you're using the number on the top line of the serial # plate on the side of the cowl inside the driver's door. The same # will be stamped on top of the passenger side frame rail about where the bumper brackets bolt on.

12-10-2022, 12:25 PM	#5
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: Vin help needed please--55 fairlane It looks Canadian but my experience is only for trucks so I can't help with the manufacturing plant code. There weren't that many plants in Canada so The C is still only known for "Canada" as a general rule but they usually did list the plant the vehicle was manufactured by. 4 = V8 (no listing for CID) 73= 4-door car The C and K I can't tell you for sure. All trucks were built at Oakville, Ontario in that time frame and that's the only one I know the code for. Cars were built elsewhere. The K may be a date code (month) with 55 being the year of manufacture. This would make the 44726 the consecutive manufacturer's linear serial number for that type if what I've mentioned so far has any credibility. Canada always did things a little bit differently. Last edited by rotorwrench; 12-11-2022 at 11:53 PM.

12-11-2022, 10:28 AM	#6
ted55ford Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Oshawa, Ontario. Posts: 35	Re: Vin help needed please--55 fairlane Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Many thanks everyone....I do know Ford Canada had(and still does) a plant in Oakville,Ontario since 1953. I have to do further investigating. __________________ 1955 FORD FAIRLANE 1967 FORD MUSTANG CONV.

12-11-2022, 04:56 PM	#7
pj's junkers Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vivian, La Posts: 215	Re: Vin help needed please--55 fairlane 73c is a 4 door town sedan K is Kansas City build other numbers and letter do not fit the vin pattern last 5 numbers would be the assembly order

12-12-2022, 12:30 AM	#8
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: Vin help needed please--55 fairlane After further research, the 73C is the Fairlane Town Sedan (more chrome trim). The K comes up as the code for Oakville, Ontario. 55 is likely the year. There should be some other information on the body tag about trim & paint. The USA built cars ha e a different coding that is a bit more specific but codes changed between 1955 & 56 so there is muddy water in some cases. US produced cars are still easier to find information about.

12-12-2022, 11:22 AM	#9
Lamar Wadsworth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 315	Re: Vin help needed please--55 fairlane A photo of the serial number plate would help.