Originally Posted by
BlueOvalfan85
Hello. I recently bought a 1961 Econoline 5 window pickup that I'm taking apart to restore. I need help decoding the VIN on it. Here it is: E10SH171672.
Also the wheel base is 090. Color is BM and the model is E103. The trans is A and the axle is 01. 3600 lbs GVWR and 74 HP @ 4000 rpms.
E10 = E100 Pickup.
S = 144 1V I-6.
H = Lorain OH Assembly Plant.
171672 = 1961, assembled May 1961.
90" Wheelbase.
BM: B = Turquoise / M = Corinthian White.
E103 = E100 Pickup, 3,600 lbs. GVWR
A = Ford 3 Speed Light Duty Manual Transmission.
01 = Ford 7 1/4" Rear Axle / 3.50-1 / 2,300 lb. Rear Axle Capacity.
3,600 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
74 net HP @ 4,000 RPM