1961 Econoline Truck information?

[LotusJoe]

I have a 1961 Econoline Truck and am looking for information about the rear axle. Any help with decoding the VIN plate is appreciated. I do have this much information. Also, I'm trying to find a source for a new drag link besides RockAuto. I have heard of some folks fabricating one. If so, does any one have parts list for this modification? E10TH195668 E10 - Econoline Pickup T - L6 170 Engine H - Lorian OH 195 - August 1961 I can't find much information on the rest of the plate. W.B. - 090 Color - V Model - E103 Trans - A Axle - 01 Thanks Joe

[NumberDummy]

Originally Posted by LotusJoe

I have a 1961 Econoline Truck and am looking for information about the rear axle. Any help with decoding the VIN plate is appreciated. I do have this much information.

Also, I'm trying to find a source for a new drag link besides RockAuto.
Found 6 NOS (New Old Stock) Genuine Ford originals, see below.

E10TH195668
E10 - Econoline Pickup
T - L6 170 Engine 170 1V OHV I-6 / L6 aka L Head 6 is the term for a flathead 6.

H - Lorian OH Assembly Plant

195 - August 1961 July 1961 / July serial number range: 190,000 thru 199,999.

I can't find much information on the rest of the plate.
W.B. - 090
Color - V
Model - E103
Trans - A
Axle - 01

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090 = 90" Wheelbase

V = Academy Blue

E103 = Econoline Pickup / 3600 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

A = Ford 3 Speed Light Duty Manual Transmission.

01 = Ford 7 1/4" Rear Axle / 3.50-1 / non Limited Slip / 2300 lb. Rear Axle Capacity.
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C1UU3304B .. Draglink / C1UU-3304-B replaced C1UU-3304-A / Obsolete

Fits: 1961/63 Econoline. 1964/67 is not the same.

C1UU3304B =

MATLOCK FORD-MERCURY in Franklin IN has ONE.

JST AUTOMOTIVE in Lebanon TN has ONE = 615-443-3086.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has TWO = 800-543-4959.

MILLER OBSOLETE PARTS in Binghamton NY has TWO = 800-546-7278.

[LotusJoe]

Thanks for the information.