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Just picked up this F600, can someone decode the VIN plate, please. I am also looking for part compatibility information with other trucks. Specifically for tie rod ends, but the more the merrier!
Last edited by jedigesus; Sep 21, 2021 at 05:31 PM.
E = 361 2V XD FT series gas V8. (XD similar to HD designation)
C = Ontario Truck Plant. (the MPC says everything was built in Kentucky after 9/69 but this is a Canadian market truck so Ontario makes some sense.)
A51773 = 1976 series number. (This number also works for 1967 but you have a dentside cab and the model number/GVWR does not match '67)
176 = 176 inch wheelbase
M = White
F611 = '73-'79 F600 gas 4x2 20,200lbs GVWR (for 1967 the info is the same but GVWR would be 22,000lbs)
GA8 = I do not have upholstery info, but looks like Custom Cab.
A = New Process model 435 four speed transmission
62L
62 = Rockwell (Timken) model F-106 single speed rear axle, 15,000lbs capacity, 6.20 ratio
L = Ford front axle, 6,000lbs capacity with power steering
20200 = 20.200lbs GVWR
B1 = Ford of Canada, Central (Ford) district
Pretty clear it was repainted, if anything else doesn't match up, let me know.
As to parts interchange, probably multiple years between at least '73-79.
Hopefully someone can help me out with this one. I just picked up this truck along with a great trailer and backhoe (package deal). Finding some conflicting information regarding VIN and the year of the truck on the Title. Looking for some clarification.
VIN is N80FVP90442
Title states 1973 with a scale weight of 10860
Any help appreciated; I have a ton of work to get it completely road worthy..............mostly minor
Is there a warranty tag rivited to the driver door? That has axle codes etc on it.
P9---would indicate late production. Some states would title it by the first year sold which very well could have been 1973. If the other stuff matches you should be good.
Concerns are wheels--widow maker types were still out there, and brakes--drums are not available new, impossible to find used. Pulling a trailer and backhoe you will want the trailer brakes to be 150%.
Thank you;
Right away I noticed this truck isn't the right vehicle for towing. Changes my plans slightly; I am not going to use it pulling the trailer etc....too much weight. Mostly for gravel runs and figure the backhoe can drive itself where I am going.
Your description of Widow Maker wheels has me worried though..............what are they? Got a picture to reference?
Thanks,
Paul
I purchased a F850 last and was hoping someone could decode my vin number. The vin tag was painting over.
VIN T85KUC16279 WB 158 Color L Model T852 D
814N
B8G Max GVW - 41000 Net HP - 222 RPM - 3200
440123
Thank you for your help
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T85 Conventional Cab, Gasoline
K 477 cu. in., 4 barrel carb (Super Duty V-8)
U Louisville Truck Plant
C16279 1968 model year serial no.
158 Wheelbase (front axle to midpoint of tandem axles)
L Exterior color ??
T852 41,000 lb GVW Rating
D Beige woven plastic/vinyl with foam cushion
81 Conventional 2-door cab
4 Aux. trans. 3 speed HD Spicer 2.14/1.00/.86 ratios
N Main trans. 5 speed Spicer 6352, iron case
B8 Rockwell tandem rear axles 6.83 ratio SLHDA front/SLHDR rear, 34,000 lb rated
G Rockwell/Timken FF-903 12,000 lb front axle
Thank you for help decoding my Vin Number. I was thinking that "L" is the color code. Truck was repainted red, but I can see spots of green under the hood.
hi removed from dash board in font of the steering wheel...i am glad you continue to carry on your eval's for us neophytes...please let me know what you understand about this id plate...thank you, stephen b clark rye nh
vid #P35BLC88979 it is from a 1968± ford/grumman step van, formerly a nissan bread truck...
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