Originally Posted by
62FE4x4
Hey guys,
Of all the old Fords I have owned I picked up my first Fridge today. This has always been one of my favorite bodystyles. I think it will liik great beside my 62 F100. I am on my way back to Kentucky from Sonora, CA with it as we speak. Whenever I stop to get fuel people aak about it. I could really use some help decoding the numbers....
VIN: F25C9R47719 / W.B.: 118 / Color: X / Date: F28C
/ Trans: 10H
/ Axle: 04B / Max GVW: 7400 / Cert. Net HP: 158 / RPM: 4000 / DSO: 1499
F25 = F250 / F25 series code does not designate F250 2WD or F250 4WD in 1959/60 / 1961/72 would be F25 = 2WD / F26 = 4WD.
C = 292 2V.
9 = 1959.
R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant.
47719 = 1959 Numerical Sequence of Assembly, the trucks specific serial number.
118" Wheelbase.
X = Goldenrod Yellow (apropos since it came from the CA Gold Rush town of Sonora).
F28C
This is the MODEL code: F28C = F250 4WD, 7,400 lbs. GVWR / 1959/60: Only the MODEL code designates 2WD from 4WD.
DATE code follows MODEL code, will be three digits: two numbers, one letter (example: 22A = January 22, 1959 .. The year isn't noted as it's within the VIN).
10H
= No such trans code listed in parts catalog. If a 4 speed: F = Warner T-98.
04B: 04 = Spicer/Dana 60 Rear Axle / 4.56-1 / no Equa-Lok (Limited Slip) / 5,200 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity // B = Spicer/Dana 44 Front Driving Axle / 4.55-1 / 3,000 lbs. Front Axle Capacity / Equa-Lok not offered.
7,400 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
158 net HP @ 4,000 RPM
1499 = Domestic Special Order number. The truck was ordered special by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."