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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 01:03 PM
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1978 vin location

HI, can anyone tell me where the location of the VIN on my 1978 f150. The only place I can find is in the door jam.
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 05:02 PM
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1978 vin location

Top of the passenger side frame, somewhere between the radiator support and the rear cab mounts (under the cab).
 
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1978 vin location

On the 78,the rating plate (Data Plate) is on the side (End Face) of the door where it latches.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 03:57 AM
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1978 vin location

There is also one in the engine compartment, riveted to the top of the firewall. the is a metal stamped rating plate. not the sticker from the factory.
 
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