1962 vin #
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1962 vin #
I have had my '62 f100 for about 8 years, and i have still not registered it, from what I understand they need to verify that my truck body matches the frame. I have no idea even where to begin looking for the VIN stamp on the frame. Does anyone have know where it might be?
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From: colbert washington
Check the top of the passanger frame rail in two places. One should be stamped in under the cab and the other is somewhere between the cab and the core or radiator support. The one closer to the front is probably closer to the front of the frame rail probably between core support and the shock support tower.
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The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) registers the entire vehicle, will be printed on the registration/title. It's also stamped on the Warranty Plate, which is located on the inside of the glovebox door 1961/62.
The hidden VIN's location is stamped on the top of the right (passenger) side frame rail, either in front of, or partially under the cab.
By now, the hidden VIN may be difficult to locate due to rust and road grime.
The hidden VIN's location is stamped on the top of the right (passenger) side frame rail, either in front of, or partially under the cab.
By now, the hidden VIN may be difficult to locate due to rust and road grime.
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Please Id my VIN plate
F10JN291345
WB:114 COLOR: F MODEL: F100 TRANSAXLE: A11 GVW:5000 HP:114 RPM:3600 DSO:22
Thank you!
F10JN291345
WB:114 COLOR: F MODEL: F100 TRANSAXLE: A11 GVW:5000 HP:114 RPM:3600 DSO:22
Thank you!
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From: Eastern Oregon
J= 223 CID 6 Cyl,
N= Norfolk, VA assembly plant
291345= Assembly Date May 1962
WB=114 Wheel base
Color code F= Baffin Blue
F100= 2 wheel drive 5000 GVW
Transmission A= Ford 3 Speed Manual Light Duty Transmission
Axle 11= Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.70-1 / non Limited Slip / 3300 lb. Rear Axle Capacity
GVW= 5000 Lbs
Hp & RPM are to the 223 6 Cylinder engine
DSO= Domestic Service Order 22 Charlotte, North Carolina District Sales Office.
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From: Michigan
62 vin id
Rob,
Are you saying you only know of 5 trucks unofficially built in Norforlk, Va in model year 1962, or are you saying I have 1 of 5 Stepside unofficially built out of Norfolk for 1962 model year? Could you please tell me where I might find the official number of trucks built in Norfolk in model year 1962.
Thank you,
Tom
Are you saying you only know of 5 trucks unofficially built in Norforlk, Va in model year 1962, or are you saying I have 1 of 5 Stepside unofficially built out of Norfolk for 1962 model year? Could you please tell me where I might find the official number of trucks built in Norfolk in model year 1962.
Thank you,
Tom
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The list that I started two years ago has five trucks on it built in year 62. They built thousands in Norfolk that year, just only have these so far. 61-63 was the years that the unibody (integral) were built so many were gotten rid off because of the overloading problems. Of the five trucks, three were Unibody, two others where like yours, have one F350 that was flat bed.
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62 vin id
wow Rob, I really appreciate the information. Yeah, I also heard of problems with the unibody flexing and causing the doors to open sometimes. Of course back then they didn't have seatbelts in the trucks so the driver or passenger would sometimes fall out of the truck. That is one reason I was happy to find this stepside.
Tom
Tom