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Can anyone tell me what the following block is worth that I have had in storage for several years: Casting Number: 3959538 Suffix Code: CE 9A42118 Dated Code: A 3 9 (Jan 3, 1969) Any info helps. Could it be an L79 replacement block? Teh block has the recessed oil filter used in early 65 to 67...

This is a follow-up to my posts regarding vin and body number locations. I located the vin on the frame of my 1930 closed cab pickup and very happy that it matches the engine number. Thanks to everyone for their input on locating the vin and body number. Body No. SFAA 2229 Engine No...

Thanks for everyones input. The gas cap is the 30's style. I am going to lift the cab to check the frame no. Excellent info on Steve's site. Aloha, Wes

I have a 1930 Model A closed cab pickup with the following engine and body number. Body No. SFAA 2229 Engine No. A2639361 I live in Hawaii. The pickup is from California. Can anyone tell me the date that the body was assembled. I am guessing that it was assembled in California. Any info...

I have attached photos of the front fender aprons to my 1930 Model A pickup. Can anyone tell me why there are several holes in the fender aprons. The aprons are welded onto the fenders. Any info greatly appreciated.

Don, Exactly what I was planning on doing now that I am certain that the panel is an original. I am going to use the panel given to me and use the speedometer in the truck (Stewart Warner) that has been remanfactored. Thanks for the info. Wes

I removed one of the repo screws from the truck panel and discovered that they fit the panel given to me much better in that the screw is further recessed in the panel hole. Thanks for your replies. Wes

I forgot to mention that the backside of the panel given to me is painted black. I don't know if the back on the originals were painted black. I think the one given to me is an original also except for the amperes meter, it does not look like an 80 year piece.

Thanks for the information provided. I am learning plenty. The panel in the truck I believe is a Stewart Warner. The difference I can see is that the window showing the speedometer is wider on the panel in the truck, I can clearly see the 80 mph reading when on 0 MPH. For the other panel, I...

Thanks for your quick reply. The unfurbished panel is manufactored by North East Appl. Corp. I was thinking of swaping them if the panel given to me is more original to the truck.

Can anyone tell me the correct year for the following Model A Instrument Panels. The refurbished panel is currently in my 1930 Model A Pickup. The other panel was given to me for my pickup. Thanks Wes

Can anyone tell me the best or easiest way to lift the body off a 1930 Ford Model A pickup to inspect the VIN. I am in the process of registering the truck with the Honolulu DMV and the recon inspector wants to see that the motor and vin on the body are the same. Any help is appreciated. The...