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10-02-2014, 07:05 AM | #1 |
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Sequence number on frame
Can anyone tell me where the "secret" sequence number on the frame of a '56 Fairlane is? The door tag is missing and I suspect on another vehicle.
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10-02-2014, 10:49 AM | #2 | |
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Re: Sequence number on frame
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Not real sure about a '56 Ford, but my '55 has the number stamped on the front of the frame rail (passenger's side) at the very front of the frame. Very hard to see. Approximately under the battery. The only reason I could see mine is because the front clip is removed. |
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10-02-2014, 11:10 AM | #3 |
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Re: Sequence number on frame
Sciala is correct and there is also one stamped in the rearmost crossmember,but it's stamped on top so the only way to see it is to remove the body from the frame.
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Re: Sequence number on frame
It is a number you seek, but please don't confuse "sequence" number with "serial" number.
The serial numbers do not run in sequence, because of option availability that day. There is a starting number for that model year, from there the next 200,000 can be in nearly any order. |
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Someone else said the car might be early enough that it doesn't have one on the frame. The production code shows it was scheduled to be built on the 9th of Nov. ('54), if I'm reading it correctly, 9 L LP 51. 9=9th, L=Nov, LP= Los Angeles, 51=51st car of the day Last edited by dmsfrr; 10-02-2014 at 02:19 PM. |
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10-02-2014, 03:33 PM | #6 |
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10-02-2014, 05:38 PM | #7 | |
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I'll have to check my '55 for the number on the rear crossmember. The body is off the frame. (Ranch Wagon). |
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10-02-2014, 06:07 PM | #8 |
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Re: Sequence number on frame
Agree with Paul H. and scicala . Found serial numbers at those two locations in the past on a 1956 Ford.
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10-02-2014, 06:51 PM | #9 |
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Re: Sequence number on frame
I had the body off of my sons 56 Fairlane about 15 years ago and as i was prepping the frame for paint ,i found the cross member number. One on the top side right front frame rail and i believe i saw another one but don't remember where.
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10-02-2014, 09:19 PM | #10 |
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Re: Sequence number on frame
This is where it should be, behind the upper control arm but before the firewall. You may have to expose it with a wire brush to be able to see it.
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10-03-2014, 05:13 AM | #11 | |
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Thanks that is good information for others but i don't need to find it again. It was a one owner car when i got it and i later restored it for my son. Its been sitting in my shop for the last 17 years because he never did come and pick it up. . |
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10-04-2014, 07:19 AM | #12 |
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Re: Sequence number on frame
Okay, thanks for the info, I will check the front frame rail tomorrow.
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10-08-2014, 05:58 PM | #13 |
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Re: Sequence number on frame
Okay, I found the number on the frame under the battery box. It reads M6KT132590. As I understand it
M=292 4bbl. 6=1956 K=Kansas City assembly plant T=Fairlane 132590= 32,590 serial # Is that how the vin should read on the title, M6KT132590?
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10-08-2014, 10:26 PM | #14 |
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That is the same as the vin number.
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10-09-2014, 07:06 AM | #15 |
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Thanks. Does anyone make reproduction data plates for '56 Fords?
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Check with Marti Auto Works , www.martiauto.com , they make them for a lot of Fords._____JIM . |
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10-09-2014, 10:57 AM | #17 |
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Thanks. Does anyone make reproduction data plates for '56 Fords?
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Thanks for all the info. I just retired from a govt. job so I know a little bit about them bureaucrats, and Ole Don, a buddy of mine who is an attorney says don't ever admit to anything or make any statements. It's easier for him to fix it if you don't. And just for the record I just wondered if anyone made them, I don't want one.
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