Model numbers and engineering numbers

[countrytravler]

Where can i find what these numbers mean? I have about 40 Dodge trucks from 1925 to 1950 that i'm trying to break the codes. Thank you. Dave

[Guest toybox99615]

Where can i find what these numbers mean? I have about 40 Dodge trucks from 1925 to 1950 that i'm trying to break the codes. Thank you. Dave

Dodge Truck Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Decoder this site might be of help. It about the best listing I've found to date.

[countrytravler]

Thank you! I have the info on the vins, but i'm having problems to decode the model and engineering numbers .Example model #(vf-31) engineering code (t-88-e) Is there a listing like they have on the vin # for model and engineering #?

Edited October 24, 2012 by countrytravler (see edit history)

[countrytravler]

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[Chrycoman]

Thank you! I have the info on the vins, but i'm having problems to decode the model and engineering numbers .Example model #(vf-31) engineering code (t-88-e) Is there a listing like they have on the vin # for model and engineering #?

The "VF-31" is the model code. "V" is for the model year of the truck and the "F" for the size/model/capacity. "31" is a number assigned to the wheelbase size.

The "t-88-e" is the engineering code - "T" for truck, "88" the 88th model (although model numbers were skipped") and is used to indentify the engine, and "e", again for the truck capacity. The wheelbase usually follows the "e". The "T-88" was also used as the engine number prefix.

For VF-31 model code -

"V" - 1940 model year

"F" - 3/4, 1 and 1½ Ton conventional truck

"31" - 1½ Ton, 133" wheelbase

T-88-E was used on VM and VMA models. The "A" meant a tractor type truck. The VF and VFA used T-98

VF-31 was engineering code T-98-E-133 -

T - Truck

98 - Engineering model code - 228.1-cid block (3.375"x4.25")

E - 1½ Ton

133 - 133" wheelbase.

The T-98-E was also used on Canadian-built DB3 1½ Ton models

I have the list of model numbers, enginerering codes but I am still collecting them all into one document, serial numbers included.

Bill

Toronto, ON

[countrytravler]

Thanks Bill. I have about 40 trucks. Late 20s t0 40s. All Dodges and 1 Ply. Can i get a copy of the list that you have gathered so far? All the trucks are not complete and some are missing the tags. Thanks again, you have been the most help. Dave