I think it reads D1AE-A1CSo if I am reading that right per some google results, it is a 71 for a full size car (Do you think it was specifically a Galaxie for this year or just the generic A?)

I posted this in my intro message, but thought I should start a thread here.This winter, I bought a 1953 F350 that someone had swapped a 400 into. I've never owned something with a swapped engine but I was thinking if I could find what the donor vehicle was it would make it a lot easier to buy...

Thanks for the warm welcome all.Fellro, thanks for the tip, unfortunately I couldn't find any stickers.

Hi all, I've lurked and leeched knowledge from the forum for years.This winter I picked up a 1953 F350, that I have neither the time nor money to work on ;-) It is rusty, has a couple dents, needs cab corners, all the glass is cracked, none of the electrical works, and the passenger door won't...