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The car was in a wreck and half the pillar had been replaced. I had no idea this had happened until I removed the fender which also appears to have been replaced. This was done in the early 1950s. In Utah they do rivet the VIN plates on. Thanks for your observation.

I'm trying to get a title for a 52 Ranch Wagon that was my Father's. It has sat in a field since 1960. Everyone who would know about this car are no longer alive. I need a valid VIN in order to get a title. There is a plate on the right front door pillar. It has a serial # and vehicle...

Does anyone know if a rear hatch from a 1954 Ford wagon will fit on a 1952 Ranch Wagon.

Thanks to everyone who replied to ID my engine photos. I will notify the owner. Maybe he can sell it to someone doing a Studebaker project. The transmission next to it is a 3 speed with OD.

While on a parts quest I saw this engine. The guy had a couple of ford trucks (56 and 58) that it may have came out of. If someone has an idea what this is, I'll take a trip back to have another look.

The heavy duty springs and the gas tank filler that goes out the side is like my 52 Ranch Wagon. My 54 Customline has fewer springs leafs and the gas filler is out the back. I hope this helps.