Originally Posted by
Leaf
Here's my certification label. It looks a bit odd because I had to enhance it a little in GIMP to be able to read the very faded text. As far as I can figure out "C" means the 3-speed 3.03 top-loader. Axle 17 is a mystery to me, unless that really is the Tape code and there is no axle code...
Canada, eh? No wonder it's so rusty. :P
VIN:
2FTCF15Y8ECA87730
2FT = Manufactured by Ford Motor of Canada, Ltd. as a Complete Vehicle
C = Class C - 4,001 - 5,000 lb.
F15 = 1980/ Pickup - F150 2WD
Y = 300 cid/4.9L gasoline-powered, EFI (feedback carb)
8 = Check Digit, ignore
E = Model Year 1984
C = Assembly Plant = Ontario Truck
A87730 = Numerical sequence of assembly
Certification Label
Exterior Paint Color 9D = White Acrylic Lacquer (1984/1986)
Part # AL81-5418-B
Wheelbase = 133"
Type-GVW F152 = (in 1984/1988) Pickup, 133" WB, 4,900 lb. GVW rating, F150 2WD
Body AH4 = Regular cab w/Styleside pickup box, tan interior, all-vinyl full-width seat
Trans C (1980/1986) = 3-speed manual Ford transmission
Axle 17 (1981/1986) = 2.47 (yikes!) 3,750 lb. capacity Ford non-locking
Springs B & H are a PITA to look up and all I can really find are part numbers for replacements... B are the front, H are the rear.
DSO 17 = Originally sold in the Washington district
Source: FoMoCo 1980/89 Light Truck Parts Catalog (Final Issue, 1994) (available on CD from
www.hipoparts.com)
So, you have the 6-banger with the 2.47:1 rear end and a 3-speed stick, this was built for high mileage (I'm surprised you don't have an OD transmission) and not towing.
