Thread: VIN ID number on a 32

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Ok - I found what I want. I found them here- a whopping $3.95 a pop.
I ordered the 2nd one from top.
In case anyone else wants an "official" looking tag...........Go here.


http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/mo...rts/DataPlates

I'm not sure what you're trying to accomplish here, but the way I read it you might be confused about how Ford applied a VIN.

The aluminum plates you've attached pictures of are Patent numbers applicable to various years of production. These were done mostly by Ford because of disputes in the early 1900's over Selden patents (do a Google search if you're interested in that history).

While your cop buddies may believe they are being helpful in advising you have the VIN punched into an aluminum plate and attached to the body their advice won't help you if you're either looking for "autheniticity" or to avoid potential legal problems in another state (unlikely unless you either move or sell). Ford never used an attached plate in those years, the VIN was stamped on the left frame rail both in front of the firewall legs and on the portion that rises over the rear axle. Also it was often stamped on the bellhousing (less dependable because of the ease of swaping parts). Not only are the stars before and after a tipoff, but the shape of the number 9 is also unique. Most knowledgable state inspectors are tuned into these locations and "peculiarities" so you would likely be causing yourself exposure to charges of fraud if you tried to pass off an aluminum plate stamped VIN as "original".

As for a number of cars having a variety of plates attached in a number of locations and being done in a number of sizes, that's the nature of incorrect, non-standardized, useage. Also, they may be a method of attaching a state assigned VIN (often used for salvaged, assembled, and questionable origin [ne. abandoned] vehicles, though most of them will have the name and seal of the assigning state.

The State assigned VINs I've seen from Ca., at least in recent years, have had the State Seal, and say California (along with other words).

One like this is correct for 1932's ... without the number ...
The numbers were stamped " By hand " at the Ford factory in 1932 ... in three places. The most visible one is just at the firewall on the drivers side ...