1946 Ford Truck US

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1946 Ford Truck US

Serial and Engine Number

Rating Plate

The serial and the engine number are the same on a 1946 Ford truck. It is stamped into the clutch housing and visible when the transmission cover is removed. It is also on the top left side of the frame near the steering gear.

The prefix for all 8-cylinder powered trucks begins with 69. The prefix for the 6-cylinder trucks is 1(one). (*The passenger car prefix is 9.) The Sedan Delivery is considered a passenger car.

The Letter identifies the model line: A=Passenger Car, C=1/2 Ton pickup and Y=1 Ton.

The last 6 digits indicate the production sequence.

Body Style Engine Prefix

The Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight is in pounds.

Sedan Delivery 6 1GA

Light Duty Trucks

1/2 Ton 6 1GC Series Model Number Number Cyl. Wheel Base G.V.W.
1 Ton 6 1GY Sedan Delivery 6GA-78 6 114"  
Sedan Delivery 8 99A* Sedan Delivery 69C-78 8 114"  
1/2 Ton 8 699C Pickup 6GC-83 6 114" 4,700
1 Ton 8 699Y Pickup 69A-83 8 114" 4,700
The 2nd and 3rd digits (6-cyl. only) identify the Model. The G denotes 6-cyl. Panel 6GC-82 6 114" 4,700
Vehicle Model Code Panel 69A-82 8 114" 4,700
Sedan Delivery GA Stake 6GC-86 6 114" 4,700
1/2 Ton GC Stake 69A-86 8 114" 4,700
1 Ton GY Chassis-cab 6GC-81 6 114" 4,700
The 3rd and 4th digits (8-cyl. only) identify the Model. The 9 denotes 8-cyl. Chassis-cab 69A-81 8 114" 4,700
Vehicle Model Code Chassis-cowl 6GC-84 6 114" 4,700
Sedan Delivery 9A Chassis-cowl 69A-84 8 114" 4,700
1/2 Ton 9C Chassis-windshield 6GC-85 6 114" 4,700
1 Ton 9Y Chassis-windshield 69A-85 8 114" 4,700
Body Type One Ton Trucks
Body Style Code Series Model Number Number Cyl. Wheel Base G.V.W.
Sedan Delivery 78 Express Pickup 6GY-83 6 122" 6,600
Closed Cab 81 Express Pickup 69Y-83 8 122" 6,600
Panel Delivery (1-Ton) 82 Panel 6GY-82 6 122" 6,600
Pickup 83 Panel 69Y-82 8 122" 6,600
Chassis/cowl 84 Stake 6GY-86 6 122" 6,600
Chassis/windshield 85 Stake 69Y-86 8 122" 6,600
Stake 86 Chassis-cab 6GY-81 6 122" 6,600
  Chassis-cab 69Y-81 8 122" 6,600
Chassis-cowl 6GY-84 6 122" 6,600
Chassis-cowl 69Y-84 8 122" 6,600
Chassis-windshield 6GY-85 6 122" 6,600
Chassis-windshield 69Y-85 8 122" 6,600

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