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GaryU. · 11-28-2022, 04:40 PM

Picked up this three speed open drive top loader this past Saturday about 25 miles from my house. Upon inspection I found it has no serial number stamped above the inspection cover. One might conclude this is a service replacement part except this is the fourth one I've found over about five years and NONE have had a serial number stamped on them. These were used on 1/2 ton pickups from 1942 to I think 1952. Any thoughts appreciated, hopefully someone has the knowledge to share. Thanks.

cas3 · 11-28-2022, 05:49 PM

After 48 they used a different place for the numbers. Cars use a different trans, but pickups continued with the 78 case with no numbers on them

GaryU. · 11-28-2022, 07:20 PM

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Thanks for the answer.

11-28-2022, 05:49 PM	#2
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,578	Re: Open Drive Top Loader/ No Serial Number?? After 48 they used a different place for the numbers. Cars use a different trans, but pickups continued with the 78 case with no numbers on them

11-28-2022, 07:20 PM	#3
GaryU. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Posts: 821	Re: Open Drive Top Loader/ No Serial Number?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the answer.