Can You help me ID my Truck PLZ
#16
1976:
Since the truck's VIN decodes to a 1973 and it's registered as a 1973 and CA smog tests 1976 and newer vehicles, you shouldn't concern yourself with all the changes, because it's smog exempt.
Just whiz on down to the AutoClub or DMV and pay the registration fees. You have 10 days to register it, 30 days to pay the fees. Otherwise...penalty fees begin to occur. Not pleasant!
Since the truck's VIN decodes to a 1973 and it's registered as a 1973 and CA smog tests 1976 and newer vehicles, you shouldn't concern yourself with all the changes, because it's smog exempt.
Just whiz on down to the AutoClub or DMV and pay the registration fees. You have 10 days to register it, 30 days to pay the fees. Otherwise...penalty fees begin to occur. Not pleasant!
Btw ND, I noticed Fordification.net's Series Code look-up page was fixed. Was that your doing?
Which one - Y or T??
2X.... except for parts ordering/hunting purposes.
#17
It's obviously a Frankenstein monster, with parts from 1976/79's and who knows what else swapped to the 1973.
I had nothing to do with Fordification fixing their Series code.
#18
Yes, it is important for the OP to find out how it's configured, but what does that have to with registering the vehicle?
It's obviously a Frankenstein monster, with parts from 1976/79's and who knows what else swapped to the 1973.
I had nothing to do with Fordification fixing their Series code.
It's obviously a Frankenstein monster, with parts from 1976/79's and who knows what else swapped to the 1973.
I had nothing to do with Fordification fixing their Series code.
Capiche?
#19
I have what i believe to be a 1979 4x4 F150 although the title says its a 1973 f100 which is why i wanted it "Pre Smog" so im pretty sure its a 79 because of the front and square light f150 & f150 logos it has a 360 in it but motor perches don't look like there in the stock places.
The gas tank the in cab type and it has power steering and front disc brakes i believe the previous owners just switch the title and doors with a 73 and parted it together from some other trucks lol.
Im wondering if theres anyways other then door vin and dash vin witch is gone to ID it i have heard of the chasis vin but don't know if its possible to see it? Thanks for reading.
P.S id really like to know so i know which F350 Brake booster upgrade to get.
The gas tank the in cab type and it has power steering and front disc brakes i believe the previous owners just switch the title and doors with a 73 and parted it together from some other trucks lol.
Im wondering if theres anyways other then door vin and dash vin witch is gone to ID it i have heard of the chasis vin but don't know if its possible to see it? Thanks for reading.
P.S id really like to know so i know which F350 Brake booster upgrade to get.
To me, he's more concerned about what year it is...thinks it's a 1979 F150 4WD. Meanwhile...the VIN decodes to a 1973 F100 4WD. And that's most likely what year it is, when one considers...
It has a 360, which was the only V8 factory installed in 1968/76 F100/250 4WD's. FE engines were cancelled at the end of the 1976 model run.
It has an in-cab fuel tank which was not available after 1977. Who would swap one a these into a 1978/79?
1973/75 4WD: Power disc brakes were obviously swapped in, since they weren't available until 1976 with 4WD.
Most likely the 1978/79 "fish mouthed" grille and "square" lamps (they are rectangular) were also swapped....which is somewhat common for peeps to do here on FTE.
Dunno which type of P/S it has, since the OP hasn't made mention of it since I typed my post listing the differences between Power Assist and Ford integral P/S.
Since CA smog tests all 1976 and newer vehicles, and this truck is registered as a 1973, he doesn't have to worry about smog, cuz it's exempt.
Verstanden?
#22
I've created some of these monsters that are now on the road, so I know you have to figure out what you have by looking at the parts, not the VIN.
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