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( a) The serialization applied to trucks and commercial vehicles using these Fordengines. They may have different serial prefixes, but would be inclusive withinthe serial ranges shown. In other words, passenger car totals must be combinedwith truck and commercial vehicles to arrive at total usage of the engineproduction numbers shown.( b) The serial numbers were stamped on the vehicles without any commas or superfluous 0’s(zeros).

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They have been shown here to help identify the general starting number.For instance, the first 1939 Mercury would have a “99-1” stamped asits serial number (rather than 99-001as shown above).( c) Ford changed production on October 3, 1947 from the Gseries to the new H series six cylinder engine. They started new serial numbersfor the new engine.( d) The available records do not show the beginning number for 1939 models withthe 60hp V8 engine. According to the Early Ford V8 Club 1938-39 Ford referencebook, Ford held up production of the 60hp engine for awhile due to overstock.They stopped building the engine at #54-468,967 on December 23, 1937 and did notresume production until April 20, 1939 with #54-476,288.

“The StandardCatalog of Ford 1903-2003” gives production numbers of 38,197 coupes,124,866 Tudors, unknown # of Fordors, and 3,277 Station Wagons with the 60hp V8engines. No data for trucks and commercial vehicles with 60hp V8’s is given, sothe total number for 1939 is unknown.( e) According to the same EFV8 Club reference book, the first model year 1939production V8 (85hp) was #18-4,657,660 which was built Sept. Thisconflicts with the “first” number listed above (a difference of 3,341units).( f) In the 1938 model year Ford changed from the 21 stud 85hp V8 to the 24stud engine. The change occurred with #18-4,380,120 on November 24, 1937.( g) Per “The Standard Catalog of Ford1903-2003” total production of 1940 passenger vehicles with the 60hp V8 is231,425 units (including coupes, Tudors, Fordors, & station wagons). Thisdoes not include additional totals of 60hp engines used in trucks and commercialvehicles.( h) For more complete Data Plate decoding information on 1949 thru 1953Ford cars, refer to the decoding chart.

Additional letters between the beginningtwo digits (letter/number) and the rest of the serial number indicate theassembly plant location. Refer to the decoding chart.( i) Letter from the Ford Motor Company toall Ford offices (dated Nov. 4, 1947): “Engine and model numbers for 1948(Ford) cars – the lowest number used with 1948 prefixes for six-cylinderpassenger car engines is 87HA-0536. Lowest number used with 1948 prefixes forV-8 passenger car engines is 899A-1984859. Due to inventory of engines atvarious assembly plants, some 1947 models will have higher numbers than theabove. However, the prefix changes will definitely identify the 1948 models fromthe 1947 models.” The serial numbering shownin the chart above reflects this numbering variance.( j) On 1950 thru 1953 models (and beyond)any additional letters between the basic model letters and serial numbers denotethe assembly plant.

( k) Production on L-Z prior to January10, 1946 used the 1942 engines.Other: From 1932 through 1948 vehicles, Ford MotorCompany stamped the serial number into the top of the driver’s side frame railin three locations. This same number was also stamped into the top of thetransmission-to-engine housing portion of the transmission. This location wasvisible when the floorboard and transmission cover plate were removed. Of the frame-stamped serial numbers, only the forward-moststamping was visible when lookingdown into the engine compartment (located between the front cross member and thedash (firewall).

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The two other frame locations are visible only when the body isremoved from the frame. The serial numbers were metal stamped withnumbers/letters approximately 1/4″ in height.The number (including theprefixes shown) was always preceded by (and followed by) a stamped“star” similar to an asterisk. It is believed that this was done toprevent someone from fraudulently adding a digit to the beginning or ending of aserial number in order to alter its identification. From the Ford ServiceBulletins there is a bulletin dated April 15, 1938 that refers to“Engine Numbers”. The subject covers the use of the correct stampswhen reconditioned cylinder assemblies are stamped by dealers.

The bulletin goeson to say that the dealers should use the K.R. Wilson number A404B stamp set.The 1940 K.R. Wilson tool catalog shows the A404B stamp set of 11 stamps(numbers 0 thru 9 plus the “star”). The same catalog shows a new number A404 stamp set of three (just the 6 stamp, the 9stamp, and the I stamp).

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Wilson catalog states that“ The design of engine numbers has been changed tolessen the possibility of outside individuals attempting to change enginenumbers. The figures I-6-9 have been changed. Dealers should immediately providethemselves with the new figures – One-Six-Nine. See Ford Service Bulletin,Subject No. 6000 (Engine) Page 22.”The diagram above is from the 1940K.R.

Wilson Catalog ofService Tools & Garage Equipment, and was included with the notes about thechange in stamps. The primary differences were the numbers 6 and 9,and the number 1 becoming more like a capital “i” inappearance.On 1949 cars had a metal tag riveted to the firewall on theright (passenger side) side, very close to the right hood hinge. The serialnumber was also stamped into the right-front frame rail, just back of theradiator support.

On 1950 cars the number was stamped on the dash panel(firewall) under the hood, just below the cowl, in fairly large digits. Also, insome assembly plants, the 49 style VIN tag was also riveted in the same as the1949 cars.

In 1951 the number was stamped in a plate which wasmounted on the dash panel (firewall) under the hood. For 1952 and 53 models thenumber was on a plate mounted on the right front door pillar post (below the upper hingeopening).

The 1954through ’59 models (except ’55 T-Bird) had the number on a plate on the left front door pillar post.Resources: The information given in this chart is basedon the data given in “MOTOR’S AUTO REPAIR MANUAL”. Two versions werereferenced: the 1935 to 48 book and the 1946 to 56 book. Also, “The 1938-39Ford Book” published by the Early Ford V8 Club of America. Also, “TheStandard Catalog of Ford 1903-2003” published by Krause Publications. Also,the reprinted “Ford V-8 Service Bulletins (1938-1940 Complete)”published by Post Motor Books.

Wilson 1940 Catalog of ServiceTools and Garage Equipment. Wehave found some conflicting information on serial numbers (surprised?) but havegenerally used the data from the Early Ford V8 Club Album when statistics fromother sources was different.Caveat! In reviewing the various source of serial number information (and we have noteven researched them all) we find that there are some discrepancies. Sometimes,the Ford record keeping was not entirely correct. Some serial numbers within asequence were simply never assigned to a vehicle. Other details that don’t makesense prevent us some assuming 100% reliability in these statistics. Asconfirmed details become available to us, we will add reference notes or makecorrections as necessary.