11 digit Vin decode
F60 = F600 gas 4x2
D = 330 2V HD or XD FT gas V8
C = Ontario Truck Plant. This would point to it being a '67.
B32661 = Numerical sequence. That number works for 1967 or 1976, The District code on the warranty plate, along with other info, would point to it being a Canadian market truck. According to the MPC sample I have, all US trucks were assembled in Kentucky after 9/69.
F60 = F600 gas 4x2
D = 330 2V HD or XD FT gas V8
C = Ontario Truck Plant. This would point to it being a '67.
B32661 = Numerical sequence. That number works for 1967 or 1976, The District code on the warranty plate, along with other info, would point to it being a Canadian market truck. According to the MPC sample I have, all US trucks were assembled in Kentucky after 9/69.
Here's the tag. I was thinking Canada but was mainly trying to get info on the engine. Thank you for the help
If you post a full picture of that tag we might be able to get more info like axles and transmission.
F60 = F600 gas 2WD
D = 330 2V XD FT gas V8. ("XD" in place the previous "HD")
V = Kentucky Truck Plant
BC0824 = 1978 series number
146 = 146 inch wheelbase
No color code. No code if the paint part of a special order
F602 = F600 gas 4x2 19,200lbs GVWR
GA8 = I don't have the full info for upholstery etc, but this looks to be a Custom Cab
19200 = 19,200lbs GVWR
Check your wheels, lots of these still had widowmakers.
If you post a full picture of that tag we might be able to get more info like axles and transmission.
F60 = F600 gas 2WD
D = 330 2V XD FT gas V8. ("XD" in place the previous "HD")
V = Kentucky Truck Plant
BC0824 = 1978 series number
146 = 146 inch wheelbase
No color code. No code if the paint part of a special order
F602 = F600 gas 4x2 19,200lbs GVWR
GA8 = I don't have the full info for upholstery etc, but this looks to be a Custom Cab
19200 = 19,200lbs GVWR
Check your wheels, lots of these still had widowmakers.
Thank you very much. Fantastic.
could i get help with a decode? Looks like door was replaced and a loose tag seems more accurate. Should be 80 l9000 with Cummins.
my understanding is the warranty tag is the same as a vin tag, correct? There is no tag in window. Trying to get title in NV so i can sell it. Never been registered so not sure how that will work.
Thanks in advance.
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could i get help with a decode? Looks like door was replaced and a loose tag seems more accurate. Should be 80 l9000 with Cummins.
my understanding is the warranty tag is the same as a vin tag, correct? There is no tag in window. Trying to get title in NV so i can sell it. Never been registered so not sure how that will work.
Thanks in advance.
The VIN is stamped on the frame. On other trucks, including mediums and pickups, it has been found about even with the front axle on the passenger side, on top of the top rai. A wire brush and some careful looking may expose it. That is what the truck should be titled to, and if it matches that door tag all the better.
The series number you have decodes to 1979. This info is from the '73 to '79 Master Parts Catalog. If it is in fact a 1980, then the plate must be from something else. All the more reason to find that VIN on the frame
U90 = LT900 diesel with tandem axles. Do you have tandems?
L = Cummins NTC350 Look for a tag or label on the engine to see if it matches
V = Kentucky Truck Plant
EK0194 = 1979 Series number. The last number for 1979 is FK9999.
186 = 186 inch wheelbase. Check this vs. the truck
J = Rangoon Red. That's easy to check
U900 = LT900 diesel, 43,000lbs GVWR. Your tag is stamped 57x00 GVWR, possibly because of the special order axles.
HH8 = Custom Cab without butterfly hood. I do not have upholstery or seat info. Again, another easy check
No transmission code, probably part of the special order
No rear axle code, again probably part of the special order
9 = Not shown for MY '79. Prior years this was a 15,000lb capacity front axle
57x00 = 57,x00lbs GVWR (I can't read the 3rd number)
171864
17 = Washington DC district code
1864 = special order number. The tag does not have transmission or rear axle codes--those were part of the special order.
The engine should have a tag on it with identifying info, as should the transmission. Rear axles usually have numbers stamped into the carrier case and on the driver side axle tube.
Let me know if this hits or misses.
Good luck!
Old and much modified, but still runs.
VIN plate
F70 = F700 gas
E = 361 4V XD FT gas V8. (Starting in '76 the 361 got the 4V, and added the"XD" designation.)
V = Kentucky Truck Plant
Z14988 = 1977 series number
212 = 212 inch wheelbase
CX = Two color codes sometimes means a two tone. C = Special White, X = Tan. I don't see Tan in the picture. Another mystery.
F704 = F700 gas, 24,000lbs GVWR
428 = Standard cab. I do not have upholstery or seat info.
2 = Clark model 282V five speed direct transmission
E34
E3 = Eaton model 16244 two speed rear axle, 17,500lbs capacity, 6.50/9/04 ratios
4 = Ford front axle, 7,000lbs capacity, without power steering
24000 = 24,000lbs GVWR
87 = Body company. Sold to whoever put the tank and related equipment on it. (Possibly--could have been sold to another body company, and subsequently turned into a tanker. Any tank company placards on it?)
code, and the PTO setup as well. It hasn't seen pavement for probably 20 years.
Going out to have a look at it reminded us of the old CW McCall song, "Classifieds", especially when the owner was telling us about it.
QUOTE=85e150;20000744]Welcome to FTE!
F70 = F700 gas
E = 361 4V XD FT gas V8. (Starting in '76 the 361 got the 4V, and added the"XD" designation.)
V = Kentucky Truck Plant
Z14988 = 1977 series number
212 = 212 inch wheelbase
CX = Two color codes sometimes means a two tone. C = Special White, X = Tan. I don't see Tan in the picture. Another mystery.
F704 = F700 gas, 24,000lbs GVWR
428 = Standard cab. I do not have upholstery or seat info.
2 = Clark model 282V five speed direct transmission
E34
E3 = Eaton model 16244 two speed rear axle, 17,500lbs capacity, 6.50/9/04 ratios
4 = Ford front axle, 7,000lbs capacity, without power steering
24000 = 24,000lbs GVWR
87 = Body company. Sold to whoever put the tank and related equipment on it. (Possibly--could have been sold to another body company, and subsequently turned into a tanker. Any tank company placards on it?)[/QUOTE]
The series number you have decodes to 1979. This info is from the '73 to '79 Master Parts Catalog. If it is in fact a 1980, then the plate must be from something else. All the more reason to find that VIN on the frame
U90 = LT900 diesel with tandem axles. Do you have tandems?
L = Cummins NTC350 Look for a tag or label on the engine to see if it matches
V = Kentucky Truck Plant
EK0194 = 1979 Series number. The last number for 1979 is FK9999.
186 = 186 inch wheelbase. Check this vs. the truck
J = Rangoon Red. That's easy to check
U900 = LT900 diesel, 43,000lbs GVWR. Your tag is stamped 57x00 GVWR, possibly because of the special order axles.
HH8 = Custom Cab without butterfly hood. I do not have upholstery or seat info. Again, another easy check
No transmission code, probably part of the special order
No rear axle code, again probably part of the special order
9 = Not shown for MY '79. Prior years this was a 15,000lb capacity front axle
57x00 = 57,x00lbs GVWR (I can't read the 3rd number)
171864
17 = Washington DC district code
1864 = special order number. The tag does not have transmission or rear axle codes--those were part of the special order.
The engine should have a tag on it with identifying info, as should the transmission. Rear axles usually have numbers stamped into the carrier case and on the driver side axle tube.
Let me know if this hits or misses.
Good luck!
I would guess it is a '79. All the info you have is spot on. Most running gear was SO for the drilling equipment that rides on it.
looked for the number on the frame but didn't see anything of value. Did see on another post to look on the top but havnt got a chance.
Thank you again and greatly appreciate the info!
4 = Caterpillar 1150 (V200) V8 diesel, 573 CID
V = Kentucky Truck Plant
M15040 = 1971 series number
184 = 184 inch wheelbase
6 = Bright Medium Blue
R707 = LN700 diesel, 27,500lbs GVWR
DB8 = Custom cab without butterfly hood. I do not have upholstery or seat info
7 = Clark model 385V five speed direct transmission
GHN:
GH = Eaton model 17221 Two Speed Rear Axle / 6.50/8.87 / 18,500 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.*
N = Ford Rockwell-Timken 9,000 lbs. Capacity Front Axle with P/S*
27500 = 27,500lbs GVWR
187 3000 = Certified Net HP @ 3000 RPM. (Note the engine is called a 200HP version)
A68420:
A6 = Ford of Canada, Western District Code
8420 = Special order number. Color, axles, trans, engine are all listed so maybe suspension or something else.
Let me know if something doesn't match up and I will double check.
*Thanks to Numberdummy for the axle info.







