1933/34 ford chassis identification?.

[David J]

Feb 1933 4 cyl US production ; first # 5187130 and last # 5192755 . What is the spacing on the front bumper arm to frame bolt holes ? Front shocks inside the frame or outside .

Originally Posted by bobbooth

I have just got a 34 come in from California and my chassis is stamped in 3 places all with the same number which is nothing like any of the previous. It is as follows

star 5188... star ( last 3 numbers are hidden on purpose )

there is no evidence of 18- anywhere?, so basically it is a 7 digit number with a star at either end. I am presuming that it is a truck chassis as there is no running board mounting holes along the sides . Anybody any ideas ?