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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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Vin Decode help
Sorry folks, but this is my first project vehicle and I don't know how to decode a VIN from any type of manual (nor do I have any) so any help would be greatly appreciated. I know this much, it's a 77 F150 with a 460 4barrel, black, air and cruise. Vin is

F15JL074500

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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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We will also need all the warranty plate info on the drivers door in the jam.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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Dang, I just dropped it off to get a shop to drain the bad gas from the tanks and replace the fuel pump. (I know I could have done that myself, but I had no place to put the gas). I'm hoping to get it back today and will post a pick of the plate if I can, if not I will try to post the info.

Thanks for the fast reply.

Oh and I should have said it's a 2wd (unfortunate, but it will still be a nice truck when I'm done...hopefully!!)
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by gadget463
F15JL074500
Source: Decoding '73-'79 Ford Truck VIN Tags - FORDification.net

F15 = Series = '75-'79 F150
J = Engine Code = 460 cubic inches w/ 4-bbl
L = Assembly Plant = Michigan Truck Plant
O74500 = Number Sequence of Assembly =

... here's an interesting tidbit. 1977 sequence numbers are split between O00,001 through O99,999 AND X80,001 through Z25,000. Your rig is an early 77.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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Early with a 460 that is pretty cool.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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Thanks so much for the link. I got the truck back this evening and I love it. Is there anyway to get a copy of the original window sticker?

I did get bent over by the shop though. They installed the fuel pump and an Interstate battery the size of Christmas (which is kind of cool) but told me to drive it till the smelly old gas burns out. I could have done that myself and saved $200 of the $390 they charged me. I'm gonna try to run some mechanic-in-a-can through it tomorrow before I change the old nasty oil. Gunk engine flush, hope it works well.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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Thanks so much for the link. I got the truck back this evening and I love it. Is there anyway to get a copy of the original window sticker?
Kevin Marti, Marti Auto can supply a "Marti Report" that has all the info you could want. He can also supply reproduction warranty plates and federal certification stickers.
www.martiauto.com
 
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Originally Posted by HIO Silver
F15 = F150 2WD Pickup
 
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Thanks for all the help it is really appreciated.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
F15 = F150 2WD Pickup
ND, how about letting Fordification know their table (excerpt below) is missing some pertinent data? Your fellow brand owners will appreciate it. :

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD bgColor=#fae9d1 align=middle>Code</TD><TD bgColor=#fae9d1 align=middle>Year</TD><TD bgColor=#fae9d1 align=middle>Description</TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#fff4e6 align=middle>F10</TD><TD align=middle>'73-'79</TD><TD>2 wheel drive pickup (F100)</TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#fff4e6 align=middle>F11</TD><TD align=middle>'73-'76</TD><TD>4 wheel drive pickup (F100)</TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#fff4e6 align=middle>F14</TD><TD align=middle>'77-'79</TD><TD>Pickup (F150)</TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#fff4e6 align=middle>F15</TD><TD align=middle>'75-'79</TD><TD>Pickup (F150)</TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#fff4e6 align=middle>F16</TD><TD align=middle>'77-'79</TD><TD>4-wheel drive Chassis and cab (F150)</TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#fff4e6 align=middle>F17</TD><TD align=middle>'73-'79</TD><TD>2 wheel drive Chassis and cab (F100)</TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#fff4e6 align=middle>F18</TD><TD align=middle>'73-'76</TD><TD>4 wheel drive Chassis and cab (F100)</TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#fff4e6 align=middle>F19</TD><TD align=middle>'75-'79</TD><TD>2 wheel drive Chassis and cab (F150)</TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#fff4e6 align=middle>F25</TD><TD align=middle>'73-'79</TD><TD>2 wheel drive pickup (F250)</TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#fff4e6 align=middle>F26</TD><TD align=middle>'73-'79</TD><TD>4 wheel drive pickup (F250)</TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#fff4e6 align=middle>F27</TD><TD align=middle>'73-'79</TD><TD>2 wheel drive Chassis and cab (F250)</TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#fff4e6 align=middle>F28</TD><TD align=middle>'73-'79</TD><TD>4 wheel drive Chassis and cab (F250)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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We can tell you axles, paint and other stuff if you give us the warranty plate info. Just to let you know.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 01:27 AM
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Ok, just trying to figure out how to post the pic....ok that didn't work....Back to the old fashion way...

Warranty 133
Color A
Type F150
Body ED4
Trans G
Axle 13J
GVWR 6050
Then the bottom right says 1977 A6
 
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Wheel base: 133
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Body: Ranger cab w/ styleside pickup box
Trans: 3 speed auto
Axle: 2.75 axle ratio
A6: western canada
 
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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2.75 rear end? Wow, I don't know a lot about classic vehicles, but I'm surprised to hear they ran rear ends that low! 2.75 rear end with a 460 I'd be afraid to know what the top end would be! Way faster than a guy would ever want to go in a '77 F150 I'm sure!
 
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Ya it is funny. Guess someone wanted to go really fast.
 
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