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Don Clayton · 05-11-2021, 05:46 PM

I have found a late 31 deluxe roadster with a title that reads:
Year first registered 3/32 (march 1932)
Body: RDSR (Roadster)
VIN: AA54XXX

I can't find any number stamped on engine,
engine has probably been changed.

Did Ford ever use the AA prefix for any of it's cars late in '31

Don

CWPASADENA · 05-11-2021, 06:08 PM

Looks like the engine has been changed. The one you have came from a 28 AA Big Truck.

My opinion,
Chris W.

Synchro909 · 05-11-2021, 06:14 PM

Is the motor an A or B motor? The B motors didn't have a number on the block. It was located on a boss on the flywheel housing just above the starter motor but who's to say you have the original flywheel housing or even a Model B one.

CWPASADENA · 05-11-2021, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWPASADENA

Looks like the engine has been changed. The one you have came from a 28 AA Big Truck.

My opinion,
Chris W.

I stand corrected, I did not fully read the original question.

A five digit number with a AA prefix would be a number from a 28 AA big truck. That engine may have been in your car at some time and it was registered with that number.

The number for your car should be a seven digit number with a "A" prefix.

This would be my opinion.

Chris W.

ronn · 05-12-2021, 04:57 AM

Chris has it right- truck engine and they used the # to title your roadster.

No biggy- just no fine points judging.

Bob C · 05-12-2021, 10:02 AM

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I don't think there would have been an engine stamped AA54XXX. According to the Standards, page E-15, beginning February 1928 through April 1928 a single A prefix
was used for the AA's since they used the same clutch springs. Before and after these days the AA used heavier clutch springs. The engine number listed falls in this time period.

rotorwrench · 05-12-2021, 10:18 AM

In some states, a title that matches no number on engine or frame can be problematic to get registered. I would want to know what the number on the frame is if it is is still visible or can be brought back through forensic methods.

As long as the car is already registered, it may not be a problem but it can be if it has to be verified during an ownership change. In Texas, a pencil rubbing of the frame number is sufficient but every state is different.

Don Clayton · 05-13-2021, 12:56 AM

Thanks to all Ford Barn comes thru again.
Happy Motoring,
Don

05-11-2021, 05:46 PM	#1
Don Clayton Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 105	AA54XXX VIN Number I have found a late 31 deluxe roadster with a title that reads: Year first registered 3/32 (march 1932) Body: RDSR (Roadster) VIN: AA54XXX I can't find any number stamped on engine, engine has probably been changed. Did Ford ever use the AA prefix for any of it's cars late in '31 Don

05-11-2021, 06:08 PM	#2
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,882	Re: AA54XXX VIN Number Looks like the engine has been changed. The one you have came from a 28 AA Big Truck. My opinion, Chris W.

05-11-2021, 06:14 PM	#3
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: AA54XXX VIN Number Is the motor an A or B motor? The B motors didn't have a number on the block. It was located on a boss on the flywheel housing just above the starter motor but who's to say you have the original flywheel housing or even a Model B one. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

05-12-2021, 04:57 AM	#5
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,782	Re: AA54XXX VIN Number Chris has it right- truck engine and they used the # to title your roadster. No biggy- just no fine points judging.

05-12-2021, 10:02 AM	#6
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: AA54XXX VIN Number Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I don't think there would have been an engine stamped AA54XXX. According to the Standards, page E-15, beginning February 1928 through April 1928 a single A prefix was used for the AA's since they used the same clutch springs. Before and after these days the AA used heavier clutch springs. The engine number listed falls in this time period.

05-12-2021, 10:18 AM	#7
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,422	Re: AA54XXX VIN Number In some states, a title that matches no number on engine or frame can be problematic to get registered. I would want to know what the number on the frame is if it is is still visible or can be brought back through forensic methods. As long as the car is already registered, it may not be a problem but it can be if it has to be verified during an ownership change. In Texas, a pencil rubbing of the frame number is sufficient but every state is different.

05-13-2021, 12:56 AM	#8
Don Clayton Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 105	Re: AA54XXX VIN Number Thanks to all Ford Barn comes thru again. Happy Motoring, Don