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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 06:52 AM
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i also doubt the CNG was factory, since he claims it has a 460 in it. but it was built with a 351.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 07:40 AM
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Of course, the term "factory conversion" is a contradiction within itself. If it came from the factory that way, it wouldn't be a conversion.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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I emailed the seller asking for more detailed information, better underside pix, etc...let's see if he responds.
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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Ford did make some trucks designed to run on CNG, but this ain't one of 'em. VIN shows 460 gas 4x4.
Why somebody would build a pickup with front drive only is beyond me. I've driven mine with the rear driveshaft removed, and with just the front axle pulling, it drives really strangely.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by thechief66
Ford did make some trucks designed to run on CNG, but this ain't one of 'em. VIN shows 460 gas 4x4.
no, VIN shows 351.

Your VIN number: 1FTHF26GXNNA81553 <table style="border-color:#990000; border-style:solid; border-width:1px;" align="center" width="600"><tbody><tr> <td colspan="2" style="padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px; padding-left:15px;" align="left" bgcolor="#0099CC"> World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions: </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left:15px;" width="25%">Manufacturer: </td> <td>Ford Motor Company, USA</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left:15px;">Make:</td> <td>Ford</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left:15px;">Vehicle Type:</td> <td>Truck (Completed Vehicle)</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px; padding-left:15px;" align="left" bgcolor="#0099CC"> Brake Type and GVWR Class - 4th Position: </td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left:15px;">Brake System: </td> <td> • Hydraulic brake system, Class G, GVWR 8,501-9,000 pounds, None</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px; padding-left:15px;" align="left" bgcolor="#0099CC"> Line Series, Chassis Type, Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions: </td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left:15px;">Line Series: </td> <td>F-Series - F250</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left:15px;">Chassis Type: </td> <td>4x4</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left:15px;">Body Type: </td> <td>Regular Cab</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px; padding-left:15px;" align="left" bgcolor="#0099CC"> Engine Type - 8th Position: </td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left:15px;">Engine: </td> <td>5.8L (351cid)</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left:15px;">Cylinders: </td> <td>V-8</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left:15px;">Fuel Type: </td> <td>Gasoline</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left:15px;">Horse Power: </td> <td>TBD</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px; padding-left:15px;" align="left" bgcolor="#0099CC"> Model Year - 10th Position: </td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left:15px;">Model Year: </td> <td>1992</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px; padding-left:15px;" align="left" bgcolor="#0099CC"> Assembly Plant - 11th Position: </td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left:15px;">Assembly Plant: </td> <td>Norfolk: Norfolk, Virginia</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px; padding-left:15px;" align="left" bgcolor="#0099CC"> Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th: </td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#0099CC" height="1">
</td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding-left:15px;">Sequence Number: </td> <td>A81553</td></tr></tbody></table>
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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well if I had a truck like that I would really want it RWD I mean thats the entire point of these trucks, RWD to put the power where the most weight is located when towing any thing...and in the snow I would have to have 4x4 incase the 2wd got stuck...and I have driven FWD trucks before (hondas and nissans) and they arn't the best IMO...least I think they were FWD, cant remember...
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by tjc transport
no, VIN shows 351.

Your VIN number: 1FTHF26GXNNA81553 <TABLE style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #990000 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #990000 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #990000 1px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #990000 1px solid" width=600 align=center><TBODY><TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 15px; PADDING-TOP: 5px" bgColor=#0099cc colSpan=2 align=left> World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions: </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px" width="25%">Manufacturer: </TD> <TD>Ford Motor Company, USA</TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px">Make:</TD> <TD>Ford</TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px">Vehicle Type:</TD> <TD>Truck (Completed Vehicle)</TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 15px; PADDING-TOP: 5px" bgColor=#0099cc colSpan=2 align=left> Brake Type and GVWR Class - 4th Position: </TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px">Brake System: </TD> <TD>• Hydraulic brake system, Class G, GVWR 8,501-9,000 pounds, None</TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 15px; PADDING-TOP: 5px" bgColor=#0099cc colSpan=2 align=left> Line Series, Chassis Type, Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions: </TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px">Line Series: </TD> <TD>F-Series - F250</TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px">Chassis Type: </TD> <TD>4x4</TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px">Body Type: </TD> <TD>Regular Cab</TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 15px; PADDING-TOP: 5px" bgColor=#0099cc colSpan=2 align=left> Engine Type - 8th Position: </TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px">Engine: </TD> <TD>5.8L (351cid)</TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px">Cylinders: </TD> <TD>V-8</TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px">Fuel Type: </TD> <TD>Gasoline</TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px">Horse Power: </TD> <TD>TBD</TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 15px; PADDING-TOP: 5px" bgColor=#0099cc colSpan=2 align=left> Model Year - 10th Position: </TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px">Model Year: </TD> <TD>1992</TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 15px; PADDING-TOP: 5px" bgColor=#0099cc colSpan=2 align=left> Assembly Plant - 11th Position: </TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px">Assembly Plant: </TD> <TD>Norfolk: Norfolk, Virginia</TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 15px; PADDING-TOP: 5px" bgColor=#0099cc colSpan=2 align=left> Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th: </TD> </TR> <TR><TD bgColor=#0099cc height=1 colSpan=2>

</TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px">Sequence Number: </TD> <TD>A81553</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Sorry, but this info is incorrect. FORD's info shows it to be a 460.
(8th digit "G" is always a 460 for these trucks)
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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Government Use Vehicle Use and EventCheck The vehicle was used by a government agency.

interesting.

she had a hard time passing CA's emissions holy crap lmao.
check the records.she couldn't be driven on the street.which explains the low miles.

it's weird and pointless.but then again that's the Government for ya.

still,you know its a decent low mile truck anyway.likely worth the 6k.a feller just needs to set it back up right which wouldn't take much.
pull the axles,place one back where it belongs,put the correct stock length rear drive shaft in,and then set a replacement bed back on,or heck that one is likely so rust free from never being driven,could be worth patching back up.after all it is a NOS '92 9th gen truck,once you look past the oddness.
 
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Mabye if I get bored this weekend I will go take a look at this one. ogden is only 30 miles from me.
 
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Somebody up here was selling something similar recently but said only the front set of tandems was driven, the rear tandems were just rollers. Dunno.
 
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Mabye if I get bored this weekend I will go take a look at this one. ogden is only 30 miles from me.
take lots of pics if you do
 
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Here's some more pics.

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Somebody up here was selling something similar recently but said only the front set of tandems was driven, the rear tandems were just rollers. Dunno.
There was a dodge around here like that. It was stupid had to have it in 4x4 on in even ground or the back queens would hang up an the drive wheels would just spin in any dips
 
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The 4wd shifter is missing off the floor... The boot is there just no lever...
 
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I used to work across from what Ford calls KTP (Kentucky Truck Plant) where they build the F250 and up trucks.
On the road around the plant are more than a few modifiers. And I saw some really crazy trucks on trailers that they had built for customers. I would never say that truck was a factory conversion but a factory authorized modifier before dealer delivery is not out of the question.
 
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