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11-23-2015, 10:31 AM | #1 |
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"BAB" prefix on bumper arms
I have a number of NOS bumper arms for Ford. They are stamped with a "BAB" prefix followed by 'good" numbers (correspond with Ford bumper arms).
Problem is, I have no clue what "BAB" (year , model) means. Any help? Thanks!
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11-23-2015, 11:08 AM | #2 |
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Re: "BAB" prefix on bumper arms
I've got a '66 radiator fan that has a 'CF' before the regular part number and supposedly(?) it stands for: cooling fan.
Maybe 'BAB' is for: bumper arm bracket ? Having a good picture of it might help figure it out. Last edited by dmsfrr; 11-23-2015 at 11:44 AM. |
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11-23-2015, 11:24 AM | #3 |
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Re: "BAB" prefix on bumper arms
If it's poorly stamped, and possible that the number is EAB instead of BAB......, then EAB is the prefix for certain '52 and '53 passenger car parts.
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11-24-2015, 09:58 AM | #4 |
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Re: "BAB" prefix on bumper arms
Scicala,
Thanks much for your help. I have attached a couple of photos. I am quite certain I am reading the digits correctly. Anything Ford past 1948, I admit --- I am lost.
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11-24-2015, 10:05 AM | #5 |
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Re: "BAB" prefix on bumper arms
Ford sometimes slapped alternate internal-to-them identification on parts. I've seen it in manuals. They're usually part of an assembly. The more standard numbers (like BA59 for '59 Ford passenger car parts) came about a bit later. The link below explains their numbering system pretty well.
http://www.fordification.com/tech/pa...s_overview.htm |
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Re: "BAB" prefix on bumper arms
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Yes Kube, I agree. The brackets sure aren't marked EAB. I would guess older than 1952, but have no clue. Sal |
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