I'm trying to find out how to decode the VIN number on my F900. The DMV says it is a '73, but I thought that it was and '80 something. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks.

 

It's a 1973 LT900, not a F900. The serial number range for 1973 L/LN/LNT/LT/LTS 600/900 (referred to as Louisville's): Q10,001-S60,000.

The Louisville, introduced in 1970, looks completely different than an F series.

1961/80 truck/Econoline & 1966/80 Bronco VIN contains 11 digits. 1981 thru today all VIN's contain 17 digits.

Pic: Scroll down to see the Louisville L/LT series from the 1964/72 truck parts catalog. 1973/79 catalog shows the same pics, but there are no captions.

81 is the body style of a Conventional Cab. I'll decode the Warranty Plate tomorrow.

 

Thank you Very much, NumberDummy. Here is a picture of the truck.

 

T91 = LT900 (gas).

K = 477 4V

V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant.

S16450 = 1973.

204" Wheelbase.

G = Chrome Yellow.

4A8: 4A = Black Heavy Duty Vinyl / 8 = 81A Standard Cab.

8N: 8 = Dana/Spicer model 7041 4 Speed Transmission / N = Dana/Spicer model 6352 5 Speed Direct.

B8P:

B8 = Rockwell/Timken model SLHD Single Speed Rear Axle with Hendrickson Suspension / 6.83-1 / 34,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

P = Rockwell/Timken model FF-903 12,000 lbs. Capacity Front Axle with Power Steering.

44,800 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

530520:

53 = Kansas City MO Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

0520 = Domestic Special Order number, truck special ordered by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."

 

Super Duty Engine (401, 477, 534) --- I hear another giant sucking sound ! But they last !

 

Thanks again NumberDummy!

 

The original engine was swapped out with a CAT 3208 turbo. Now if only I could get the dang thing running again. Haha

 

Fixed that title for you.....