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TJ · 07-07-2021, 09:53 AM

The 54 at the beginning of the serial # indicates it had a V-8 60 motor from the factory. The truck has already been modified as it has a later 8BA motor from 1949 to 1953. In addition someone cut a hole in the firewall for the battery which is also not stock. Battery was originally under the driver's side floor. It's great that he is saving grandpa's pickup, but he will have to determine if he wants it bone stock or just repair/restore it in it's current condition.

07-07-2021, 09:53 AM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,773	Re: '37 Ford pickup.... The 54 at the beginning of the serial # indicates it had a V-8 60 motor from the factory. The truck has already been modified as it has a later 8BA motor from 1949 to 1953. In addition someone cut a hole in the firewall for the battery which is also not stock. Battery was originally under the driver's side floor. It's great that he is saving grandpa's pickup, but he will have to determine if he wants it bone stock or just repair/restore it in it's current condition.