Recent content by Wadeifer

I ended up figuring this out. Yes the handle is there to allow the seat to slide. The bar in the middle which attaches to the left and right seat rails contains a gear and rotates to move both sides at the same time. Had to lubricate this to get the seat to slide properly.

I assume this handle is to allow the seat to slide but want to confirm before I start trying to fix it. The handle functions easily but the seat will not slide. Can someone confirm that the seat is intended to slide and maybe provide some tips on how to free it up if it is supposed to slide.

Thanks everyone, looks like I am going to have to get a bonded title to get the VIN fixed.

It is exactly as posted: "L04609265" on the title. I've searched the engine as I've been told it could be the located there but have not been able to find it.

To further clarify, the vin in the glove box matches the standard format of F25XXXXXXX so I know that is the correct VIN but I'm trying to figure out where the "L" number could have come from so I can connect the title to the truck.

I have a 1954 F250 with the marking plate on the glove box. I was able to locate the last 6 digits on the frame so can confirm the frame matches the VIN in the glovebox. The title I have list the VIN as L04609265. This came from the title my grandfather had when he bought the truck around 1956...

Thanks everyone.

Awesome; thanks everyone for the help. @TedEaton what is the process for reattaching this cover?

Anyone have a part number for the Timken a150 pinion seal for my 1954 F250? I have the exploded diagram with part numbers but nothing comes up when searching online. Also if anyone knows what this part is? It is not attached to anything and I can freely spin it with my fingers. Is it supposed...