Virginia actually allows you to register vintage plates to your vehicle for use as permanent plates.I just wondered if truck "T" plates like the ones pictured above would be historically accurate for a '49 F-1.

That sounds like exactly what I need. Thanks! I'll post a picture when/if I follow through with this project.

Decided to keep it simple and go with the normal tags.Not surprisingly, the DMV had no historical information and could only offer the current guidelines which offer truck plates to pickups over 6500lbs gross weight.I suspect the guidelines were different back in 1949.

Yes. Would those have been issued for an F-1? I expect the truck plates were only issued to larger trucks, but I'm not sure. Maybe they did things differently back then.

Anybody know what kind/size of truck would have been issued truck plates in 1949? State of Virginia.

Nice!Original rims are in good shape and I do have the hubcaps. I want to keep that setup like it is.I'm looking for a second setup for everyday driving that doesn't cost a fortune.

I'm not really using my truck as a daily driver, but I am looking for a set of wheels and tires that are suitable for frequent driving around town.The truck currently has 6.00x16 bias 4 ply tube tires that work just fine, of course.Anybody have experience with a good wheel/tire combination...

That is interesting. Do you know why Ford burned the records?During my search I did find a list posted by 52Merc matching letters to colors for '51 models. Didn't help with my '49 though.

I should make clear for anyone else interested that we concluded the 3 stamped into my firewall means the truck was originally painted Black.

Thank you, Tim. I admire your dedication to these trucks and the work you've put into deciphering Ford's numbering system.

Thanks. I haven't found those type of codes anywhere on the truck.From reading here and elsewhere, I think the firewall stamping contains a code for the original color, build date, and some plant specific numbering. 3 2B 229 is what I have. The 3 in my stamp seems to be the color code. The...

Hello,This is my first post here. Seems like a great source of info. Hope I will be able to contribute as I learn more about these trucks.I have a '49 F1 with build code 3 2B 229 stamped into the firewall.Would 3 be the paint code? Black possibly?The assembly branch is stamped ATL...