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06-11-2020, 03:27 PM | #1 |
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1934 pickup frame questions
I havent found any serial numbers on the frame yet. I did notice that the passenger side frame rail has the steering box holes. none on the drivers (left) side;does that mean anything? I looked along the drivers side rail very closely at the spots where it should be, even sanded it down lightly. the numbers on the paperwork start with 189##### which looks right for a 1934 pickup. could the numbers be by the steering box holes on right side? since the frame has been boxed in the front with a lot of grinding maybe the old numbers were ground off. I read somewhere a lot of commercial frames only had the numbers in one spot anyway. also any thoughts on how to check the numbers I have on the paperwork to make sure the numbers are clear(not used on another 32 somewhere here in Calif. . the verifiers i talked to need to see the vin(serial numbers on the frame) any thoughts ideas greatly appreciated FRankie
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Re: 1934 pickup frame questions
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06-11-2020, 04:07 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1934 pickup frame questions
Frankie , your frame maybe a Canadian right hand drive some were numbid on the right hand side ,Ted
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06-11-2020, 04:49 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1934 pickup frame questions
With respect, starting with the '33 models, the outer frame rails on both sides originally had all of the holes for the steering gear. Unlike with the '32, there was no unique RHD right side frame rail. Hence your frame was modified in the process of it being boxed.
It is correct that commercial vehicle frames were only stamped with the engine number in one location up near the steering gear on the left side, at least that was the edict from Dearborn. And it makes imminent good sense otherwise with some commercial bodies the rearward passenger car number locations would be visible to passersby. And least we forget, Ford sold a fair number of driveaway chassis where the rear two thirds of the frame was exposed when they left the assembly plants. |
06-11-2020, 05:29 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1934 pickup frame questions
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06-11-2020, 06:06 PM | #6 |
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06-11-2020, 07:09 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1934 pickup frame questions
Is the frame painted or have some type of coating on it? If so removing it and sanding the side of the frame rail should show any modifications that covered or replaced the original steering box mount.
Frame number can be very difficult to see sometimes, but there are methods to bring them out (even if they have been ground smooth). |
09-27-2020, 10:45 PM | #8 |
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Hi .. look for the star...Wink
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09-28-2020, 09:42 AM | #9 |
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Re: 1934 pickup frame questions
My 1934 pickup truck has a notch in the left front fender to expose the serial number. If you have a good fender which looks similar, set it in place and focus on this area.
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