Originally Posted by ctubutis

OK, did some photoshopping, it's now at least somewhat readable, let me know what all I'm misreading:





1FT E F26 F X D P B08439 Manufactured 08/83

1FT = World Manufacturer Identifier = Ford Motor Company, USA - Truck (Complete Vehicle)
E = Brakes/GVWR = Class C = 6,001-7,000 lbs
F26 = Series Code = F250 Pickup, 4WD
F = Engine Code = 302 ci / 5.0L 8-cylinder 2/B feedback carb gasoline-fueled
X = Check Digit (ignore)
D = Model Year Code = 1983
P = Assembly Plant Code = Twin Cities
B08439 = Numerical Sequence of Assembly


Exterior Paint Colors... 3J = Light Harbor Blue Metallic
DSO Code (location of originally-purchasing dealer) 71 = Los Angeles (eeeeee it's a California truck!!!!!)
F0360 = 360 lbs. of optional equipment (e.g. plow) can be attached to the front without requiring recertification
T035x = Same as above, but 35x lbs. on the back
WB = Wheelbase = 133
TYPE-GVW F26x = MY GUESS IS F261 = 133" WB - 6,600 lb. GVWR - F250 4WD
BODY DB4 =
...DB = Blue, all-vinyl, full-width bench seat
.....4 = Regular Cab with Styleside pickup box (Type 99)
TRANS K = C6 3-speed automatic
AXLE B6 = 3.55:1 ratio, 4,050 lb. capacity Ford locking
I'm sorry, I can't tell you if it's full or semi-floating

Source: 1980/89 FoMoCo Light Truck Master Parts Catalog, available at hipoparts for ~$25.

Originally Posted by Ken Blythen

See post #6