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Technical 1940 Ford Sedan - What does this mean?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by BFXJason, Oct 26, 2018.

  1. BFXJason
    Joined: Jan 2, 2018
    Posts: 88

    BFXJason

    I found this stamped into the upper portion of the firewall on our 1940 Ford Sedan project. Just out of pure curiosity, does anyone know what this means?

    IMG_4968cp.jpg

    Thanks for any insight!

    Jason
     
  2. scrap metal 48
    Joined: Sep 6, 2009
    Posts: 6,128

    scrap metal 48
    Member

    I believe it's only the body number...
     
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  3. Mike VV
    Joined: Sep 28, 2010
    Posts: 3,324

    Mike VV
    Member
    from SoCal

    It's number 710 (seven, one, zero)...and don't you forget it..!

    Mike
     
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  4. Bleach
    Joined: Apr 19, 2011
    Posts: 31,887

    Bleach
    Member

    You're reading it upside down. It says "OIL".
     
  5. BFXJason
    Joined: Jan 2, 2018
    Posts: 88

    BFXJason

    Thanks guys!

    Did not think it was anything important I was just curious...

    Now I know - add OIL! hehehehe
     
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  6. 37 caddy
    Joined: Mar 4, 2010
    Posts: 532

    37 caddy
    Member
    from PEI Canada

    you all have heard the joke about the 710 cap on a motor,this is the really old version.:rolleyes:
     

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