[ford38v8]

Bart, some advice about the "number" you will find on the frame: This is the serial number of the engine/transmission, and is the only identification used by DMV's to register our vintage Fords. One of the first things you should do is to establish ownership of the car. Run the number through DMV before you spend money on it. You sure don't want to dump a bunch of money and work on it only to find that someone else may lay claim to your car.

The serial number will be found on the top of the left frame rail, at or near the location of the steering box. It will be a series of numbers beginning and ending with a star*. Being that it will have extensive rust damage, use only a soft bristle brush & WD40 to make it legible.