Good evening!

It seems I've inherited an old Ford with a VIN that I don't recognize. I've done my research and it seems everyone has pointed me to this forum.

The VIN is F11CR381193-- 120 T F110 81A F 12A

I haven't a clue on where to start with this. Any help is appreciated!

The truck itself is in pretty great condition. It runs like a top and the body is in good shape- but I'd like to do some tune-up work to it. I don't really need it. Once the vehicle is identified would someone mind telling me if it's worth much? I don't know a thing about Fords...

If it were a Jeep though... (-:

Thanks for any assistance!

God Bless!

 

About all I can decipher is its an F100 shortbed [120" wheelbase], was painted candyapple red, and has a 289-2V engine in it....remember, Ford truck VIN's don't give any hint as to the model year like cars did...

 

I don't know much about vins but a 120" WB is a give away

 

Huh?????

F11 F100 Four Wheel Drive
C 292 2V
R San Jose Assembly
381193 Manufactured in February of 1963 380,000 Through 389,999
120 120" wheel base LONG BED
T Sandshell Beige
F110 F100 four wheel drive with a gross registered weight of 5,600 lbs.
81A Conventional standard cab
F 4 Speed Warner T98-A
12A 3.89 ratio 3.3M ford 9" Rear axle A designates the front axle Spicier with 3.90 ratio.

Garbz

 

Great! Thanks so much for the information. That's exactly what I was looking for. Anyone have any idea what it's worth ballpark? It's in great condition.

Cheers and thanks again!

 

What the heck are you talking about? Not only is your shortbed info incorrect ('bed' is also incorrect), you're applying Passenger Car VIN decode info to a truck.

In addition to what garbz2 said:

289's were not installed in trucks, 1963/68 misc Ford/Merc Passenger Cars, 1965/68 Ranchero's, 1966/68 Bronco's. C VIN engine code that applies to these vehicles: 289 2V

Ford truck VIN engine code C: 1958/64 292 2V // 1966/78 330 2V Medium Duty FT engine installed in 500 and larger series trucks.

1960/79 Passenger Car 11 digit VIN begins with a number that decodes to the year, example: 5R07C123456 ~ 5 = 1965 / R = San Jose Assembly Plant / 07 = Mustang H/T / C = 289 2V / 123456 = 1965 Numerical Sequence of Assembly.

Last 6 digits of a Truck/Bronco/Econoline 11 digit VIN is the serial number, decodes to the month/year these vehicles were assembled.

Candyapple Red (COLOR code T) was introduced in 1966 Passenger Cars, 1969 Trucks. So, previous year cars & trucks could not have been painted this color.

The only red available on 1961/66 trucks as an RPO (Regular Production Order): Rangoon Red, COLOR code J
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F11CR381193 / W.B. 120 / COLOR: T / MODEL: F110 / BODY: 81A / TRANS: F / AXLE: 12A / Omitted: MAX GVW LBS: 05600 / CERT NET HP: 135 / RPM: 3600

Here's the correct decode, as garbz2 typed a few goofs.

F11 = F100 4WD

C = 292 2V

R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant.

381193 = 1963, assembled February 1963.

120" Wheelbase. Does not decode to a pickup. There is no way to know by the VIN or any codes stamped on the Warranty Plate what "back of cab" equipment (if any) these trucks came with.

T = Sandshell Beige.

F110 = F100 4WD, 5,600 lbs. GVWR

81A = Conventional Standard Cab. 1963 was the only year that the BODY code decodes to the cab type/style.

F = Borg Warner T-98 4 Speed Manual Transmission.

12A: 12 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.89-1 / No Limited Slip / 3,300 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity / A = Spicer (Dana) 446F Front Driving Axle / 3.92-1 / No Limited Slip / 3,000 lbs. Front Axle Capacity.

5,600 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. This is not the gross registered weight. Rating: Actual weight of the truck, any passengers and/or cargo should not exceed the GVW

135 net HP @ 3,600 RPM

 

How much is it worth? Hardest question to answer on the internet.

Depends on too many variables. But you can do a Clist search and see what they are going for in your area.

If it is solid, a safe daily driver with refreshed hoses and belts, no real issues.......... In Northern Oklahoma, I would put it on Craigslist at a high starting price of $4000 as the 4x4 is harder to come by and it is hunting season.