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05-30-2018, 10:04 AM | #1 |
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Wow! Is this possible???
I may have stumbled onto something that deserves it's own thread. During the past week, I have been posting thoughts and info regarding the authenticity/originality of our 1960 Sunliner's 352/360 HP engine. A lot of good information was exchanged. Until this past week, everything that I have read concerning this rare engine has stated that there was no way of identifying the block as the HP engine. The casting number (C9AE6015D) merely identified it as a 352 engine. Thanks to information obtained on this board, I located additional identifiers stamped on the block where the oil dipstick is located. There are two markings on our car: "HP" and "3-0C22J." The "HP" designation clearly identifies the block as a 352/360. However, I could not figure out what the other marking indicated. This morning, as I was looking at the mountain of paperwork that I have collected, it hit me. That number matches exactly the numbers on the data plate. The date code of March 22, 1960 and the paint code "J." Is this possible? It cannot be a coincidence. I would love any and all feedback regarding this discovery. Needless to say, I am stoked! Has this been documented anywhere else? It would be very cool if has not...
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05-30-2018, 11:36 AM | #2 |
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Re: Wow! Is this possible???
Not sure why a 'J' car exterior paint code letter would be on the block, doesn't make any sense to me.
But if the letter 'J' on the block is to match the 2nd character of the serial number that may be more likely. That's the Assembly Plant: J = Los Angles, CA. http://www.tpocr.com/fordvin.html Unless the internet is lying to me again... |
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05-30-2018, 12:10 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Wow! Is this possible???
You haven't been following the original thread-
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05-30-2018, 03:15 PM | #5 |
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I think I am seeing a conflict here ...
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FIRST FIVE CHARACTERS of VIN- 0J55Y 0 = 1960 (Model Year) J = Los Angeles (Assy Pant) 55 = 1960 FORD Galaxie Conv (Body Series Code) Y = 352CI (Engine Code) BODY = 76B (Conv) COLOR = J (Body Paint Color) TRIM = 45 (Interior Trim Code) DATE = 22C (Assembly Date) (22 MAR 1960) TRANS = 2 3/S OD AXLE = 3.89 Open
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05-30-2018, 04:04 PM | #7 |
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05-31-2018, 01:55 AM | #8 |
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Re: Wow! Is this possible???
Originally Posted by Jlau
...The casting number (C9AE6015D) merely identified it as a 352 engine.. B9AE 6015-B
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Jlau -
Do you see the conflict of the vehicle assembly and engine assembly date(s)? Do you have any other 352 block in the shop? It may be that when gone through they pulled another block. Are the original pistons (EDT) still on-hand or were they tossed? Quote:
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05-31-2018, 08:49 AM | #10 |
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Re: Wow! Is this possible???
Ford usually did not assemble engines where the final auto assembly took place. Engine plants shipped all over the country, some all over the world.
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05-31-2018, 09:06 AM | #11 |
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Re: Wow! Is this possible???
how often do you find rivets holding plate so clean.with the scuff marks on plate they look out of place.there was a time you could have a plate made.
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05-31-2018, 09:10 AM | #12 |
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Exactly. That is when you start looking for the buck tag and frame stampings.
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06-04-2018, 09:32 AM | #13 |
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Re: Wow! Is this possible???
We have matching frame and data plate VINs. What is a buck tag, is that the build sheet?
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06-04-2018, 12:25 PM | #14 |
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Re: Wow! Is this possible???
The new plate rivets are available. If the structure that holds the plate has to be replaced, (when and if it is possible) then the plate has to be transferred to the replacement structure. If there are no signs or evidence of tampering such as over stamped or re-stamped frame numbers then I wouldn't get too concerned about it. New plates can be fabricated to replace damaged ones. I haven't ever had a need to do it but I've seen adds for folks that reproduce them. The main thing is that the frame number is intact with no sign of tampering. The plate is easy to remove but the frame is not. The cars of the late 50s & early 60s have a more descriptive VIN than the older cars did.
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Interesting Read- http://www.collectorcarmarket.com/co...ar_clones.html
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Re: Wow! Is this possible???
Wow K
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Re: Wow! Is this possible???
Don, did you ever work at the Los Angeles plant?
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