Guest Bobadi Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Hello all, I just joined the group as I bought this old Dodge flatbed truck and am trying to find some info on it. Does anyone know how to find the year of manufacture by the VIN? I found a tag on the driver door post reading: 4112309576I really love this truck.Thanks,Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Can't narrow it down by my book except that it looks like a 1946-48 Dodge Series WFA 1 1/2 ton stake truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bobadi Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Thanks so much for this! I think I have the 14' bed your book listed. I know I have a vacuum shift 2 speed rear end. I wonder what it meant by "dual purpose" and what the letters; "WFA" stood for?I also got the following information in an email from: Dave FennerCertified Dodge Truck Nutwww.39-47dodgetrucks.comwww.groups.yahoo.com/group/39-47dodge"The numbers you provided are the body style (4112) and the production sequence in the assembly (309576) - not the serial number. there should be another plate, larger, (2 X 6 inch oval shaped) right above that door plate. If it is missing, you will find the screw holes where it used to be..Your truck looks to be a 1946 or 47 2 ton Dodge, likely a model WH. pretty heavy duty work truck. the body style 4112 means is was the style started in 1941, and the same body continued through 1947 - it also means it was a closed cab. It definitely is not a 1939 or 1940 model, but is similar. The place to find the serial number now, since the ID plate is missing is on the left front frame. Take the left front wheel off, or crawl behind it where you can see the side of the frame on the left front, near the spring hangar, forward. digits will be there etched in, about 1/2 inch high, and will be 8 digits, beginning with an 8 if made in Detroit or a 9 if assembled in Los Angeles" You guys are really cool to take the time for this, thanks again. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elmo39 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 i am not sure if this will help , but try www.vintagepowerwagon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bobadi Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Thanks, but that seems to just be an advertisement directory site. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan arnett (2) Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Bob:Post your question in the Dodge Forum for trucks.Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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