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Originally Posted by F&J
Thanks, I bought it without really worrying about the year... Not even sure how we came up with 31, maybe the radiator shell design? I can get the engine number. I am not taking the body off for any repairs....what else can determine the year? here is a recent, but distant pic that shows nothing really.  but I can take pics of whatever, or look for certain parts styles? I believe the low miles showing, mid 60,000s.
also a strange aftermarket twin inside mirror bracket with clock, placed over two old mirror holes.
I am working on the wood right now, not redoing it all, only conserving what is ok. I can get some color back on some of the body, but all fenders are just too rusty for my tastes. This truck was for a rug and mattress cleaning company ! I am uncovering letters carefully. Disregard the lunch box and axe heads in that pic...I was forced to take those things as a joke from an estate seller guy.. |
Engine number and frame number would be the same if engine is original to truck. Check engine number for production release date, you can find on line.
Production release date is the date engine was approved for installation on a frame, at time of installation, engine number would have been stamped on frame.
You really need to see frame number to confirm year. Engines come and go.
Would be nice if numbers matched. Enjoy you new truck.