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Old May 7, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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1963 VIN decode

Looking for help decoding the vin plate on my 63. Heres what it says:

F10JR354173
114 T F100 81A F 12
5000 114 3600 71

i know the drive train is not original but i would like to know how this truck used to be

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Originally Posted by davewave649
Looking for help decoding the vin plate on my 63. Heres what it says:

F10JR354173 // 114 T F100 81A F 12 5000 114 3600 71
F10 = F100 2WD

J = 223 1V I-6.

R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant.

354173 = 1963, assembled November 1962.

114" Wheelbase.

T = Sandshell Beige.

F100 2WD, 5,000 lbs. GVWR

81A = Standard Cab.

F = Borg Warner T-98 4 Speed Manual Transmission.

12 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.89-1 / non Limited Slip / 3,300 lb. Rear Axle Capacity.

5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

114 net HP @ 3,600 RPM

71 = Los Angeles (SoCal) Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
 
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
F10 = F100 2WD

J = 223 1V I-6.

R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant.

354173 = 1963, assembled November 1962.

114" Wheelbase.

T = Sandshell Beige.

F100 2WD, 5,000 lbs. GVWR

81A = Standard Cab.

F = Borg Warner T-98 4 Speed Manual Transmission.

12 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.89-1 / non Limited Slip / 3,300 lb. Rear Axle Capacity.

5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

114 net HP @ 3,600 RPM

71 = Los Angeles (SoCal) Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
Thanks ND!
Do you know of any way to get my hands on the original color paint, I would like to keep the truck the original color or close to it
 
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Old May 8, 2011 | 04:59 AM
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As long as they have the COLOR code (T), any automotive paint supply store should have the formula.
 
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very kool, thanks again ND
 
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