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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 11:51 PM
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F11YRX40579



Kinda wondering what sort of b*st*rd child I got ahold of.
 
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F11YRX40579
F11=F100 4WD pickup
Y=360 2bbl V8
R=San Jose Assembly Plant
X40579= 1975 consecutive serial number
WB117= 117" wheel base
Color 4=The charts don't show "4" being used in 1975, however yours is a VERY late in the model year build. In '76 "4" was tan metallic.
Type F112=F100 4WD pickup 5600 lb GVW
Body U4= (U)Gold Vinyl and Gold cloth (4) styleside bed
Trans A=4 Speed manual, NP435
Axle H2J= (H2) Ford 9" 3.50 limited slip (J) w/ power steering
05600= 5600 Max GVW
1975= 1975 model year
DSO 72=San Jose District
 
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Cool thx! It appears to have the original color of yellow if I were to guess by simply looking at it.

The dude I bought it from said its got a 390 in it... I am thinking I will have to confirm this. It doesnt appear to be to original motor so he might have been honest.
 
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