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Garry Carter · 07-07-2013, 09:35 AM

There's a date stamped on the lower right front corner of my `28 roadster's gas tank. Now I know that the date on which the gas tank was manufactured probably doesn't necessarily coincide with the date of the car's production ... but it's something that was NOT present on any of my later Model A's (`29 and `30).

Does anyone have any information about "date stamping" on the Model A? When did the practice start and end? Just curious since my roadster is about to experience it's 85th "birthday"...

1931 flamingo · 07-07-2013, 10:56 AM

Do a search as there have been numerous postings and survey gathering regarding the date/stamp on the tanks. I believe Steve Plucker led the "charge" on this.
Paul in CT

160B · 07-07-2013, 11:04 AM

try this thread

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...stamp+gas+tank

msmaron · 07-07-2013, 11:14 AM

Try the model a News, steve plucker did a full 5 page article on everything you need to know OR Better yet just go to his web site....http://www.plucks329s.org/

markyb · 07-07-2013, 01:27 PM

http://www.plucks329s.org/pdf/studie...ND%20CODES.pdf

In case you haven't located it, check above. I needed some info myself regarding the font change in '31. I just received a rebuilt engine for my '31 from Antique Engine Rebuilding and was surprised to receive an early '31 stamped engine. I thought the shape of the "6" and "1" was odd, until I found the info in the attached link that verified I have the correct style numbers.

Garry Carter · 07-08-2013, 09:06 AM

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Thanks for steering me to Steve Pluck's website. Insofar as answers to my questions are even available ... that's the place to go! I truly appreciate the help.

07-07-2013, 09:35 AM	#1
Garry Carter Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 19	Date Stamp Info Wanted There's a date stamped on the lower right front corner of my `28 roadster's gas tank. Now I know that the date on which the gas tank was manufactured probably doesn't necessarily coincide with the date of the car's production ... but it's something that was NOT present on any of my later Model A's (`29 and `30). Does anyone have any information about "date stamping" on the Model A? When did the practice start and end? Just curious since my roadster is about to experience it's 85th "birthday"...

07-07-2013, 10:56 AM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Date Stamp Info Wanted Do a search as there have been numerous postings and survey gathering regarding the date/stamp on the tanks. I believe Steve Plucker led the "charge" on this. Paul in CT

07-07-2013, 11:04 AM	#3
160B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,498	Re: Date Stamp Info Wanted try this thread http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...stamp+gas+tank __________________ 1931 160B & 1931 68B If you don't have time to do it right the 1st time, how do you have time to do it the 2nd time?

07-07-2013, 11:14 AM	#4
msmaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 3,600	Re: Date Stamp Info Wanted Try the model a News, steve plucker did a full 5 page article on everything you need to know OR Better yet just go to his web site....http://www.plucks329s.org/ __________________ Mark Maron Ill., Region MARC & MAFCA MARC JSC Member MAFFI Trustee National Facebook Admin. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARC.group/ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe

07-07-2013, 01:27 PM	#5
markyb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rochester, Michigan Posts: 112	Re: Date Stamp Info Wanted http://www.plucks329s.org/pdf/studie...ND%20CODES.pdf In case you haven't located it, check above. I needed some info myself regarding the font change in '31. I just received a rebuilt engine for my '31 from Antique Engine Rebuilding and was surprised to receive an early '31 stamped engine. I thought the shape of the "6" and "1" was odd, until I found the info in the attached link that verified I have the correct style numbers.

07-08-2013, 09:06 AM	#6
Garry Carter Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 19	Re: Date Stamp Info Wanted Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for steering me to Steve Pluck's website. Insofar as answers to my questions are even available ... that's the place to go! I truly appreciate the help.