Canadian VIN decoding
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Canadian VIN decoding
Picked up a cab for my 53-55 F100 build and here is the VIN plate that I need decoded.
I've done a bit of research and all that I've found that makes sense for decoding the numbers is the following:
4 = 8 cylinder
83 = pickup
10 = F100
10 = 110 WB
S = 1955
K = Oakville
Does that look right or should it be broken down differently?
Any insight would be appreciated!
I've done a bit of research and all that I've found that makes sense for decoding the numbers is the following:
4 = 8 cylinder
83 = pickup
10 = F100
10 = 110 WB
S = 1955
K = Oakville
Does that look right or should it be broken down differently?
Any insight would be appreciated!
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Your vin doesn't match what my 53,54,55 books say it should be like but I do know 4 = Ford (1 = Mercury).
According to the books it should be:
41083KS-*****
Trim = 13 - is a 1953 code for Deluxe cab
Paint = 03 - Gulfstream Blue Metallic
According to the books it should be:
41083KS-*****
Trim = 13 - is a 1953 code for Deluxe cab
Paint = 03 - Gulfstream Blue Metallic
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So is there any way to decode the VIN that I have? Is it stamped wrong? How would I get the ownership papers for it?
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Your decode looks correct to me as it's similar to 1965 which I can decode: 4831014L-123456A
4= V8 / 83 = Flareside Pickup / 10 = 100 Series / 14 = 114" wheelbase / L = Left Hand Drive / 123456 = 1965 Numerical Sequence of Assembly / A = 3,600-5,600 lbs. GVWR
Go here: mercurypickups.com
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This is the 1955 Canadian decode page from the Truck chassis and body parts book: (Borrowed it from the Mercury Pickup site rather than taking a picture of my book)
It just shows the format a bit different than your plate. What the Mercury truck site doesn't have is the next two pages in the book. In 1955 the first digit just tells if it is a ford or mercury however for 1953 and 1954 they used a three digit prefix that identified the make and series. Having the first digit say its a V-8 was redundant in these years as there was no inline six engines made before 1956 in Canada.
If Ontario is anything like Saskatchewan, you just have to go to a place of registration with what you currently have and register it. There is none of the title B/S that the states have.
It just shows the format a bit different than your plate. What the Mercury truck site doesn't have is the next two pages in the book. In 1955 the first digit just tells if it is a ford or mercury however for 1953 and 1954 they used a three digit prefix that identified the make and series. Having the first digit say its a V-8 was redundant in these years as there was no inline six engines made before 1956 in Canada.
If Ontario is anything like Saskatchewan, you just have to go to a place of registration with what you currently have and register it. There is none of the title B/S that the states have.
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This is the 1955 Canadian decode page from the Truck chassis and body parts book: (Borrowed it from the Mercury Pickup site rather than taking a picture of my book)
It just shows the format a bit different than your plate. What the Mercury truck site doesn't have is the next two pages in the book. In 1955 the first digit just tells if it is a ford or mercury however for 1953 and 1954 they used a three digit prefix that identified the make and series. Having the first digit say its a V-8 was redundant in these years as there was no inline six engines made before 1956 in Canada.
If Ontario is anything like Saskatchewan, you just have to go to a place of registration with what you currently have and register it. There is none of the title B/S that the states have.
It just shows the format a bit different than your plate. What the Mercury truck site doesn't have is the next two pages in the book. In 1955 the first digit just tells if it is a ford or mercury however for 1953 and 1954 they used a three digit prefix that identified the make and series. Having the first digit say its a V-8 was redundant in these years as there was no inline six engines made before 1956 in Canada.
If Ontario is anything like Saskatchewan, you just have to go to a place of registration with what you currently have and register it. There is none of the title B/S that the states have.
Went to the ministry of transportation today and the VIN is registered as a '55. The new dilemma is that it is currently registered in someone's name, and the name is not the dude that I bought it from. I can't get a new ownership unless I get the guy on title to request a new ownership and then transfer it into my name.
Anyone ever been in a situation like this before? I literally bought just a cab with a VIN plate.
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Picked up a cab for my 53-55 F100 build and here is the VIN plate that I need decoded.
I've done a bit of research and all that I've found that makes sense for decoding the numbers is the following:
4 = 8 cylinder
83 = pickup
10 = F100
10 = 110 WB
S = 1955
K = Oakville
Does that look right or should it be broken down differently?
Any insight would be appreciated!
I've done a bit of research and all that I've found that makes sense for decoding the numbers is the following:
4 = 8 cylinder
83 = pickup
10 = F100
10 = 110 WB
S = 1955
K = Oakville
Does that look right or should it be broken down differently?
Any insight would be appreciated!
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