Missing VIN paint code
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Missing VIN paint code
Hey everybody. I'm FINALLY getting time to start on my truck. Question about the vin... I tried to run the number through the "de-coder" but it comes back "invalid". I'm guessing it's because there is no paint code stamped into the plate (truck is white). Is this common for a plate to be missing a code? I'd like to know more info on this truck and why there is no paint code. It was ordered by a Gas Company and has some cool factory extras but I don't know if they are reflected in the Vin. Any help appreciated... and WARNING, I'll have many more questions soon!
VIN: 114 (gap) F100 181 F 12
Thanks!!!
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VIN: 114 (gap) F100 181 F 12
Thanks!!!
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You've given us only the middle line of data of what should be three lines of data on the door warranty tag. The top line would be the VIN. The second line gives you wheelbase in inches, color, model, body, trans, and axle. The fact that your color code is blank would lead one to suspect you have a six digit DSO code on line 3. If you do, then your truck was a Domestic Special Order and the paint color was probably part of that special order. You have further probable evidence in that you say the truck was ordered by a gas company and has some cool factory extras. Non special order DSO information is a two digit code. Post ALL of your warranty tag information and someone on this forum will help you decode it. Good luck with your truck!
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Sorry, I thought the middle line was the only important one. Line 3 is: 5000 114 3600 650645. I don't have line 1 written down but will post it as soon as I can get to it again. Thx!
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no paint code on the warranty plate means it was ordered from the factory with a non standard paint color... my work truck does not have a paint code, it was bought by the government from ford... the DSO number (650645) will give the experts some clues.
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Question about the VIN. I tried to run the number through the "de-coder" but it comes back "invalid."
I'm guessing it's because there is no paint code stamped into the plate
(truck is white). Is this common for a plate to be missing a code? I'd like to know more info on this truck and why there is no paint code.
It was ordered by a Gas Company and has some cool factory extras but I don't know if they are reflected in the VIN
I'm guessing it's because there is no paint code stamped into the plate
(truck is white). Is this common for a plate to be missing a code? I'd like to know more info on this truck and why there is no paint code.It was ordered by a Gas Company and has some cool factory extras but I don't know if they are reflected in the VIN
Post the VIN, it can be decoded. "Cool" factory extras may have nothing to do with FoMoCo, could have been added days/months/years after it was sold.
There is no way to find out if extras factory or not, as FoMoCo THREW AWAY
all the records for 1961/66 trucks decades ago.
Originally Posted by desertwest
W.B. 114 / COLOR: Blank / MODEL: F100 / BODY: 181 / TRANS: F / AXLE: 12 / GVW: 5000 / CERT NET HP: 114 / RPM: 3600 / DSO: 650645
COLOR: Blank, truck was a Domestic Special Order.
F100 2WD, 5,000 lbs. GVWR
181: 1 = Silver Gray Crush Vinyl & Light Gray Rib Vinyl / 81 = 81A Standard Cab.
F = Borg Warner T-98 4 Speed Manual Transmission.
12 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.89-1 / No Limited Slip / 3,300 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
114 net HP @ 3,600 RPM
650645:
65: Oklahoma City OK Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
0645: Domestic Special Order number, The truck was ordered special by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."
COLOR code blank. Truck was painted a non standard color per the original purchasers order, truck is a Domestic Special Order.
No COLOR code: Dealer contacts FoMoCo with 6 digit DSO. FoMoCo looks up the order number, passes the paint formula back to the dealer.
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Thanks for the info Number Dummy! I hope the first line will tell me the original engine. 
BTW, this thing has a Fort-Knox looking rear bumper on it with guards around the tail lights and it wraps all the way around and bolts to the flareside fenders. Was that something the dealer offered or aftermarket? (pics are in my gallery... can't figure out how to post a pic here)
BTW, this thing has a Fort-Knox looking rear bumper on it with guards around the tail lights and it wraps all the way around and bolts to the flareside fenders. Was that something the dealer offered or aftermarket? (pics are in my gallery... can't figure out how to post a pic here)
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I hope the first line (VIN: F10JK542548) will tell me the original engine.
This thing has a Fort-Knox looking rear bumper on it with guards around the tail lights and it wraps all the way around and bolts to the flareside fenders.
Was that something the dealer offered or aftermarket?
This thing has a Fort-Knox looking rear bumper on it with guards around the tail lights and it wraps all the way around and bolts to the flareside fenders.
Was that something the dealer offered or aftermarket?
I cannot see enough of the bumper to tell if it's a step bumper or not.All rear bumpers were optional thru at least 1979 and FoMoCo didn't offer a factory step bumper until 1967 and then, Stylesides only.
Flareside optional factory rear bumper same 1957/72, it's the painted channel type.
Here on the west coast, the Fey Bumper Co. was the largest supplier of step bumpers, gave dealers display racks that were placed in showrooms.
F10 = F100 2WD
J = 223 1V I-6 (intake/exhaust manifolds located on left [drivers] side).
K = Kansas City MO Assembly Plant.
542548 = 1964, assembled May 1964.
Warranty Plate decoded in post 5.
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Aftermarket, just like the dual exhausts. I cannot see enough of the bumper to tell if it's a step bumper or not.
All rear bumpers wer optional thru at least 1979 and FoMoCo didn't offer a factory step bumper until 1967.
Here on the west coast, the Fey Bumper Co. was the largest supplier of step bumpers, gave dealers display racks that were placed in showrooms.
I cannot see enough of the bumper to tell if it's a step bumper or not.All rear bumpers wer optional thru at least 1979 and FoMoCo didn't offer a factory step bumper until 1967.
Here on the west coast, the Fey Bumper Co. was the largest supplier of step bumpers, gave dealers display racks that were placed in showrooms.
Hey, thanks for all the info so far everybody. I am rebuilding this truck but I also want to know as much history about it as I can.
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292 = Dizzy located behind carb.
Compare the VIN on the Warranty Plate to the VIN on the registration/title to see if they match.
People replaced damaged left doors with used doors. 99.9% of the time, they failed to install the original Warranty Plates on the replaced doors.
If the VIN's don't match, the VIN/Warranty Plate decode is wrong! If the VIN's don't match, the title VIN's 4th digit might be: C = 292 2V.
Compare the VIN on the Warranty Plate to the VIN on the registration/title to see if they match.
People replaced damaged left doors with used doors. 99.9% of the time, they failed to install the original Warranty Plates on the replaced doors.
If the VIN's don't match, the VIN/Warranty Plate decode is wrong! If the VIN's don't match, the title VIN's 4th digit might be: C = 292 2V.
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