Hello guys, I found out how to decode the vin on my 1954 Ford Well to my surprise I do belive I have a Customline club coupe WHAT!!??? I was told this car was a Crestline coupe, the body code is 72b which comes up as a Customline club coupe, Now thats from the parts book like Macs and Concours Parts codes Is there any site anyone knows of that is better than the books for decoding the vin? Thanks Kevin
although, I don't know that there was much difference in the cars other than the crestline was a bit of an upgrade on the customline (trim & interior, maybe some options)
The parts book is saying 1952/54 with body code of 72B is a customline club coupe I know I shouldnt go by the parts books a the final, Thats why Im looking for a site to help out.
This is a good source for code information: http://www.lovefords.com/ you could also send our member rustyfords a pm as He is moderator over at 1954ford.com
I don't remember where I got these but they may be of some help. I can't make them any larger here, so it you want them larger, PM me and I will email them to you. Jeff, I also belong to lovefords but they aren't near as active as here and have horrible restrictions on the number of pictures you can upload. That said it is a great website with friendly people and good info.
Why would you question the info in front of a Ford parts book? Just curious. If it's original or reprint of an original Ford publication, that info should reflect accurate body codes & definitions. Being a former Parts Mgr, those books used to be our "bibles" back in the day. While admittedly there may have been some errors but generally speaking, they were pretty good. Lots of good stuff there.
Having a Customline Club Coupe is not a bad thing,they did not make a lot of those compared to other models I think you are very lucky to have it.
Mine is a Customline Club Coupe also. Club coupes and business coupes had the short roofline and smaller rear side windows. Business coupes had no rear seat and stationary windows. Club coupes had a rear seat and roll down windows. They only made a little over 30,000 Club Coupes, not many compared to other models of that year.
Raceron1120 I was looking for an original ford book of codes I dont trust the aftermarket book 100% I've had one tell me one thing and another some thing else
rld14 thank you I used and according to this I do have a Customline club coupe thank you everyone!! I love the car no matter what I get a awsome feeling when driving this car! and working on it is very relaxing, I'm a fleet mechanic and I didnt like coming home and working on my daily drivers, but this car is different! I wanna make sure I get the right info so I can return it to it orignal state as close as possible. THANK YOU very much guys!!
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