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GlennBrittain · 08-08-2006, 10:58 PM

I picked up an abandoned project (rolling frame) for the front xmember. The previous owner did not know what year it is, he was told it was somewhere in the 70's that is 73+. Where are the frame numbers located. I would like to identify the exact year.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-09-2006, 01:36 AM

Driver's side frame rail, near engine mount holes.
Starts with year numeral and factory letter:
"8Fxxx123" For a '68 Fremont plant product. The CS14-- part is left off, since a frame could wind up with any options before it's built.

GlennBrittain · 08-13-2006, 10:33 PM

Thanks for the info. I have looked all over this area and still can not find any numbers. I plan to try to remove some of the rust in this area and try again.

Steelawork'n · 08-13-2006, 11:43 PM

Yeah, a wire brush should remove the gunk....that's what we used on mine.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-14-2006, 01:20 AM

WD-40 helps.

08-08-2006, 10:58 PM	#1
GlennBrittain Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Panola County Texas Posts: 401	Need help identifying frame year I picked up an abandoned project (rolling frame) for the front xmember. The previous owner did not know what year it is, he was told it was somewhere in the 70's that is 73+. Where are the frame numbers located. I would like to identify the exact year.

08-09-2006, 01:36 AM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,536	Re: Need help identifying frame year Driver's side frame rail, near engine mount holes. Starts with year numeral and factory letter: "8Fxxx123" For a '68 Fremont plant product. The CS14-- part is left off, since a frame could wind up with any options before it's built. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 08-09-2006 at 01:41 AM.

08-13-2006, 10:33 PM	#3
GlennBrittain Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Panola County Texas Posts: 401	Re: Need help identifying frame year Thanks for the info. I have looked all over this area and still can not find any numbers. I plan to try to remove some of the rust in this area and try again.

08-13-2006, 11:43 PM	#4
Steelawork'n Just hang'n around Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camano Island WA Posts: 248	Re: Need help identifying frame year Yeah, a wire brush should remove the gunk....that's what we used on mine. __________________ Driving a '68 Chevy C20 and a '93 Astro Van. Lots and lots of mileage that I deduct each year.

08-14-2006, 01:20 AM	#5
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,536	Re: Need help identifying frame year WD-40 helps. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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