[Farmall] Farmall AV

[John Paur]

I recently aquired a Farmall AV, ser.# 66675.  That would make it a 1941, which I believe is the first year that the AV (high crop) was made.  The serial numbers on the plate and enging are matching.  The serial plate shows the model to be A and the serial # is FAA 66675.  According to Guy Day's data book, at least the serial # should be preceeded with FAAV.  Nowhere on the tractor is the V stamped.  Is it possible/probable that the early AV tractors did not have the AV designation?  Another possibility could be that the tractor was sold as an A and the dealer or owner/farmer added the 36" rear tires and wheels and tall front spindles and 19" front tires.  Anyone have any knowledge on this?  John