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It's an extended regular van that went to the Los Angeles DSO from Loran, OH in March of 1965 with a 240 six "under the hood". It has a 90 inch wheel base, is (and was in March of '65) dark green with a standard green vinyl interior, but here's where it gets sticky: There are a few of the PLATE codes I'm having trouble with...
under BODY the plate reads: "3 89"
the 3 is standard green vinyl interior, right? But, what's the 89?
under TRANS the plate reads: "4G" what's a 4G transmission?
under AXLE the plate reads: "13" what's a 13 AXLE?
4G on the trans has me puzzled.
in 1965, the G meant 3-speed trans.
In 1966, the G meant C-4 Automatic.
Which do you have?
There was no 13 axel code in 1965. Your Diff tag says 3.00 ratio which was not available that year.
In 1966, the 13 axel is a 4.56 ratio 9-inch rear.
Is the cover on the front or rear of your differential?
The dark green might be military, and sometimes they had special orders with special numbers.
What's your VIN? Maybe you have a 1965/1966 hybrid.
I'm confused because my 1965 Ford Econoline Shop Manual says that in 1965 the G transmission was 3-speed, and the 01 axle was 3.50 ratio.
One problem might be that my shop manual was printed in September 1964, which is before the 1965 trucks were actually built.
1964/72 Ford Truck Parts Catalog / General Information Section-Page 75 / Main Transmission Codes:
F100/350 & Econoline: Ford used the Warranty Plate A/T code of G thru 1972 (actually thru 1978) for ALL A/T's. One had to know which A/T was available with what engine.
1964/72 Ford Truck Parts Catalog / Text Section 40.1, Page 5 / 1964/65 Warranty or Rating Plate Code Chart:
01 = Single Speed (1964) 3.50-1 (2.3M) Ford (WCC-A) Rear Axle Parts List # 89.
01 = Single Speed (1965) 3.00-1 (2.7M) Ford (WCR-L) Rear Axle Parts List #163.
Since historically, new vehicle introduction begins in September of the previous year, new vehicle production begins in August. 1965 model year began September 1964.
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