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Kevin in NJ · 08-03-2016, 07:22 AM

Engine number and body have little meaning as you do not know if the engine is original to the chassis. Of for that matter, the body might not be original to the chassis.

First clues, but not conclusive, which frame does it have?
Does the cowl only engage to one of the 2/3 mount holes?
Are there 3 holes on the side of the frame in front of the rear running board brace? Or the #6 mount bracket?
That will tell you if the frame was made since the Vicky was introduced.
If it does not have the 3 holes and rear ward mounted 2/3 mount then you know the frame is not likely to be original to the engine. By May of 31 all the frames should be the type compatible with the slant window bodies.

Those the the best clues you can go by.

See Steve Pluckers frame research for more info on when frames designs were introduced.

08-03-2016, 07:22 AM	#9
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: 31 Fordor Blindback Engine number and body have little meaning as you do not know if the engine is original to the chassis. Of for that matter, the body might not be original to the chassis. First clues, but not conclusive, which frame does it have? Does the cowl only engage to one of the 2/3 mount holes? Are there 3 holes on the side of the frame in front of the rear running board brace? Or the #6 mount bracket? That will tell you if the frame was made since the Vicky was introduced. If it does not have the 3 holes and rear ward mounted 2/3 mount then you know the frame is not likely to be original to the engine. By May of 31 all the frames should be the type compatible with the slant window bodies. Those the the best clues you can go by. See Steve Pluckers frame research for more info on when frames designs were introduced.