Crayon numbers underneath?

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Dec 21, 2018 | 07:44 PM

Greg

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Crayon numbers underneath?

I know I've come across the explanation for these numbers in the past but just can't recall.
Dropped the tank on my '65 today and on the forward, exterior wall in front of the gas tank there is 162 marked in crayon.
Job number, or?
Appreciate any input.
Greg

Dec 21, 2018 | 07:57 PM

Frankie the Fink

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Job number-it’s prob on the doors splash pan and elsewhere. They ran up through #500 then started over.

Dec 21, 2018 | 08:00 PM

Greg

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Thanks Frankie.

Dec 21, 2018 | 08:18 PM

1snake

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Originally Posted by Greg

Yes, that's the job number. It also indicates that the body was built in St. Louis, vs. an A.O. Smith built body.

Dec 22, 2018 | 12:38 AM

Coe56

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Is this the same number that will be found handwritten on your tank sticker?

Dec 22, 2018 | 07:28 AM

hcallaway

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I was so excited last week when I pulled the body and saw the grease pencil markings. First ones we have found on our 64 (387)

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Dec 22, 2018 | 07:51 AM

Critter1

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The same job number will be on one end of a cylinder head on the engine and also on the frame. This ties the major components together at assembly. (there are some exceptions)