VIN help on early Econoline 5 window pickup

BlueOvalfan85 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-25-2011, 12:08 AM

Hello. I recently bought a 1961 Econoline 5 window pickup that I'm taking apart to restore. I need help decoding the VIN on it. Here it is: E10SH171672.

Also the wheel base is 090. Color is BM and the model is E103. The trans is A and the axle is 01. 3600 lbs GCWR and 74 HP @ 4000 rpms.

Thanks!

NumberDummy · #2 (**permalink**) 12-25-2011, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueOvalfan85

Hello. I recently bought a 1961 Econoline 5 window pickup that I'm taking apart to restore. I need help decoding the VIN on it. Here it is: E10SH171672.

Also the wheel base is 090. Color is BM and the model is E103. The trans is A and the axle is 01. 3600 lbs GVWR and 74 HP @ 4000 rpms.

E10 = E100 Pickup.

S = 144 1V I-6.

H = Lorain OH Assembly Plant.

171672 = 1961, assembled May 1961.

90" Wheelbase.

BM: B = Turquoise / M = Corinthian White.

E103 = E100 Pickup, 3,600 lbs. GVWR

A = Ford 3 Speed Light Duty Manual Transmission.

01 = Ford 7 1/4" Rear Axle / 3.50-1 / 2,300 lb. Rear Axle Capacity.

3,600 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

74 net HP @ 4,000 RPM

BlueOvalfan85 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-25-2011, 01:39 AM

Thanks, NumberDummy!