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04-20-2021, 02:30 PM | #21 | |
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That tag, as V8Coopman recalled correctly, is the serial number of that car. I have never been able to glean any information about that tag / serial number. This car is extremely well documented as being special ordered for a sheriff. There have been a few theories put forth as to what that number may signify but again, never any documentation via the BFRC. Post #13 clearly depicts a proper '40 convertible body tag.
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04-20-2021, 06:09 PM | #22 |
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Mine has stamped number under hot air heater knockout. Number as best I can read is 18 b 234ch. Can't attach phot here, but will send to your personal email
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04-20-2021, 07:54 PM | #23 |
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Mike;
My 40 Cnvt has unsteady stamping under center heater hole -Hot air knockout : 1AR24CH Gene Tulsa Last edited by G32; 04-20-2021 at 08:01 PM. Reason: clairity |
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You are saying that the number on the tag is the VIN number for that vehicle? The number on the tag is same as stamped into the frame up front starting with 18- for car with 221cubic inch engine or 99- for a car built with the 239 cubic inch Mercury or truck engine? Never saw that before.......40larry |
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04-21-2021, 12:10 PM | #25 | |
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I'd never seen this before or since either. Nor, to reiterate, could I find a thing that would help figure out why this happened. ONLY a theory, but in 1940, these cars (with Mercury engines) were not a "mainstay" offering and the "program" to build such cars was in it's first year. There were anomalies for certain in the numbering system of these special vehicles. Communication issues between assembly plants??? No defined method of numbering??? This particular coupe had been in the same family since new. It was passed to the son when the man that had ordered it passed in about 1972ish. The documents that were saved was a treasure trove for weird guys like - I love this kind of stuff.
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My attempt to read the numbers off the tag in the photo comes up with 1-62028270 which doesn't correspond to any VIN number for these cars. If I read it wrong what does it actually say? |
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04-21-2021, 03:35 PM | #27 |
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04-21-2021, 07:45 PM | #28 |
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04-21-2021, 07:56 PM | #29 |
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Yes sir, in all three places. The same number is also on the Western Union Telegram that notified the dealer that the car was built and ready to be picked up at the Rotunda.
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Wow. That is amazing. This could create a problem if this car is ever registered for sale in an auction such as Barrett Jackson. They have experts inspect all the cars for proper VIN identification and numbering. Ask me how I know this........40larry |
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04-22-2021, 11:54 AM | #31 |
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In my opinion there should be no issue. Having the title match the frame and all of the supporting documents I'd think should actually add to intrigue (read: value).
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And, the fact that it is an "oddball", would probably push the "intrigue" even higher.
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05-06-2021, 01:52 PM | #33 |
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A friend of mine sent this photo of a very "original" '40 convertible with a body number tag.
I believe we can at minimum agree that there was no 100% "rule" of what bodies were numbered in 1940 and how.
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For my 1939 Convertible Coupe, I would appreciate any leads for a body tag starting with 91A-76A-xxxxx
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05-07-2021, 01:42 PM | #36 | |
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This tag gives an expected body number for the 1940 Ford convertible. It is held on with slotted head screws instead of drive nails and is mounted haphazardly on an angle. My 40 conv has no sign of holes for a tag in this area...........40larry |
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Does your car have indentations in the sheet metal in that area? Every car I've seen has those, unless they have been filled.
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My car is untouched original and has no signs of tag. No indentations or holes. If you want to see photo please PM me with a number to text to.. |
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05-08-2021, 07:15 PM | #39 |
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Finally found the body tag that came with my 40 Convertible.
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05-08-2021, 07:55 PM | #40 |
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Typically with the older body number plates like 1936 the tag starts with the model identification followed by the body type number and then the number in sequence built in the model year by the body manufacturer. Such as 01A for 1940, 66 for the Deluxe Convertible Club Coupe then as above in post #39, 1975 for the 1975 body made by the Mfg in 1940. There were a couple of different Mfg for the body one Mfg used the flat body plate another used the body plate with the embossed edge such as post#34 above. Only bodies mfg. by outside manufacturer for Ford had the body plate. Bodies made by Ford did not have the body plate. Typically open car bodies were made outside Ford. This is an explanation of the numbering and style of the body plates for the earlier Fords. It appears several of the body plates posted above for 1940 are in line with the 1936 body tags. It is possible Both Ford as well as their contracted body Manufactures made open car bodies, that may explain why some Convertible bodies do not have the plate???
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