"BAB" prefix on bumper arms

[Kube]

I have a number of NOS bumper arms for Ford. They are stamped with a "BAB" prefix followed by 'good" numbers (correspond with Ford bumper arms).

Problem is, I have no clue what "BAB" (year , model) means.

Any help?

Thanks!

 

[dmsfrr]

I've got a '66 radiator fan that has a 'CF' before the regular part number and supposedly(?) it stands for: cooling fan.
Maybe 'BAB' is for: bumper arm bracket ?

Having a good picture of it might help figure it out.

 

[scicala]

If it's poorly stamped, and possible that the number is EAB instead of BAB......, then EAB is the prefix for certain '52 and '53 passenger car parts.

Sal

 

[Kube]

Scicala,
Thanks much for your help. I have attached a couple of photos. I am quite certain I am reading the digits correctly. Anything Ford past 1948, I admit --- I am lost.

 

[bobss396]

Ford sometimes slapped alternate internal-to-them identification on parts. I've seen it in manuals. They're usually part of an assembly. The more standard numbers (like BA59 for '59 Ford passenger car parts) came about a bit later. The link below explains their numbering system pretty well.

http://www.fordification.com/tech/partnumbers_overview.htm

 

[scicala]

Scicala,
Thanks much for your help. I have attached a couple of photos. I am quite certain I am reading the digits correctly. Anything Ford past 1948, I admit --- I am lost.

Yes Kube, I agree. The brackets sure aren't marked EAB. I would guess older than 1952, but have no clue.

Sal