You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, at no cost, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, so please join our community today!
I just purchased a 1966 Ford f100 4x4 with 48,000 miles. I was wondering if someone could break down the vin for me. The numbers are vin - f11yc762556, wb - 129, color - wm, model - f110, body - b81 and trans - a. I appreciate the help. Thanks.
I just purchased a 1966 Ford F100 4x4 with 48,000 miles. I was wondering if someone could break down the VIN for me.
F11YC762556 / W.B. - 129 / Color - WM / Model - F110 / Body - B81 / Trans - A
Welcome to FTE
F11 = F100 4WD
Y = 352 2V
C = Oakville, Ontario Canada Truck Assembly Plant.
762556 = 1966, assembled October 1965.
129" Wheelbase.
WM: W = Marlin Blue / M = Wimbledon White.
F110 = F100 4WD, 5,600 lbs. GVWR
B81: B = Medium Blue Crush Vinyl & Medium Blue Cody Pattern Woven Plastic. / 81 = 81B Custom Cab.
A = New Process 435 4 Speed Manual Transmission.
AXLE code omitted.
5,600 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
172 net HP @ 4,000 RPM
DSO code omitted.
Do not believe the miles shown on the odometer! The odometers of trucks of this vintage read to 99,999.9 then return to ZERO.
48,000 miles on a 46 year old truck is a tad over 1,000 miles per year: Unrealistic. So it's most likely 148,000, or 248,000...or who knows...how many miles.
__________________
Bill // Retired Ford Parts Manager // SoCal Chapter member // Part Number Research: 1928/2001 FoMoCo vehicles.
Thanks for the decoding. Actually the miles on the truck are accurate. I've known the original owner for quite some time and all the truck was used for was a back-up farm truck and he barely used it. I've been trying to get my hands on it for awhile as it's been parked for a number of years and that's never good for them. I got it for quite a steal and it's virtually rust free, just needs a little tlc to get it mobile again.
That's why I wanted it so bad. I didn't want a truck in this amazing shape go to waste. I plan on slowly doing a complete resto on it. I think it deserves it. Everything on it's original and in very good shape. I will post pictures later. Just going right now for new wires plugs cap and rotor button so I can get it running.
How exciting to be able to find such a survivor, I'm sure you know but I'll say it anyway. Dump all the fluids as if they haven't been changed they have degraded. Wheel bearings will need to be repacked as the grease most likely will have dried out and those little crusty part mix into the grease ,not good. I base these statements on experience gained from starting heavy equipment that had been idle for years and learning how oils,fuel and grease break down. Better to take your time and cover the bases now and not have a simple thing cause a problem later.
__________________
85 XLT Bronco 351W HO 4V Dual Pipes 33X12.5 BFG's 62 Uni 390 C6 Custom Cab Not Yet Sold
Looking to buy a 48/50 F Anything If ya have one contact me. Don't just Modify it Fordify it
I appreciate the advise. That is pretty much what I had in mind to do. You can't even turn the locking hubs so I need to pull everything apart and make sure everthing is ok and put in all new fluids, grease and any seals that tend to dry up and crack. it's going to be a time consuming project but what's the point of getting something like this if your not going to do it right.
I appreciate the advise. That is pretty much what I had in mind to do. You can't even turn the locking hubs so I need to pull everything apart and make sure everthing is ok and put in all new fluids, grease and any seals that tend to dry up and crack. it's going to be a time consuming project but what's the point of getting something like this if your not going to do it right.
Another 4x4 survivor is great to see. Welcome from a fellow 4x4er. If those are warn hubs they are rebuildable. The grease inside of them dries up and acts like glue inside of the outside part that turns and the housing especially if water has gotten in there. The Warn hubs on my 65 were siezed up I took them apart and cleaned the old dried grease out. Regreased and reinstalled and they work fine.
__________________
1965 F100 4x4 for fun. Name Gentelman Jim
1963 F250 4x4 for restore. Name Beast
1998 F150 4x4 for daily use. Name Birthday Boy
2001 Ford 4x4 Explorer Sport Trac (nice but sucks on MPG its underpowered)
At the top of the page click on Articles/ Specs and select VIN Decoder from the drop down menu.
FTE VIN decoders aren't worth TWO CENTS, have multiple errors and omissions. AFAIK, there is no decoder for codes stamped on Rating & Warranty Plates, Certification Labels.
Doesn't really matter, because I already decoded the whole enchilada in post 2 using the Ford truck parts catalog. I also filled in some of the missing data.
Since 11/04/2006, I've decoded over 800 VIN's (and etc) for members, because...
__________________
Bill // Retired Ford Parts Manager // SoCal Chapter member // Part Number Research: 1928/2001 FoMoCo vehicles.
I really appreciate all the help. I have already got the truck running and pulled apart the hubs and got them working. They got water in them and obviously stuck. I'm going to pull the engine and do a complete rebuild because of the amount of time it's been sitting. I want to make sure it's all in tip top condition. I'm pretty sure this truck found it's forever home.
My F100 has 2 extra gages on the dash. One is an oil pressure gage and the other is an altenator gage i believe. Is this a factory option or was it an add on option?
The oil pressure gauge and amp gauge were options with the Custom Cab (which you have) and/or came included with some packages like the Camper Special. Number Dummy may come along with better specifics.
This forum is owned and operated by Internet Brands, Inc., a Delaware corporation. It is not authorized or endorsed by the Ford Motor Company and is not affiliated with the Ford Motor Company or its related companies in any way. Ford® is a registered trademark of the Ford Motor Company.
I was wondering if someone could break down the VIN for me. 
AFAIK, there is no decoder for codes stamped on Rating & Warranty Plates, Certification Labels.
