T-Series TD Body Plate Quesion

[Racerguy]

I am punching out a new TD Body ID Plate (not the chassis ID Plate) and would like to know exactly what numbers to punch, if anyone knows, that is..... the car is-
1951 early TD, chassis Number 8051, Engine No 8492 LHD XPAG EXU etc.
It is my understanding that the body type numbers used were internal reference numbers the factory used. Are they all the same for similar models & years? Can I just make some up because nobody would know the difference? How about the format for the Body number? Which I assume is the same as the chassis number.


Doug Ruth

 

[mikephillips]

In looking about I find that the TD body typ is 22381. The body number, if the tub has not been replace should be stamped on the l/h side wood piece under the door. You have to remove the floorboard to see it, or so I've read. If you have a new tub or that has been replaced I would suggest you look on the web for 1950 TDs and see if you can find some close to your's and dummy up numbers in the same range. I don't know that you'll be able to get any closer. As to the font, don't know.