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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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F3 VIN decoding needed

Here you go, my VIN is 97H 229705 SP.
Let me know if anyone can help decode this, thanks.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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Because you said its an F3 I can fill in the missing Y

97HY 229705 SP

1949, six cylinder, heavy duty 3/4 ton serial number 229705 built at Saint Paul assembly plant approx August '49
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 12:31 AM
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Don't you wish Jeopardy had a 48-52 Ford truck serial data decoding category?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 07:19 AM
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Good job, thanks. I forgot to check the glove box plate too.
 
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