Weird VIN Code?
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Weird VIN Code?
So I've been trying to decode my VIN#, but on every decode list, my # doesn't match. I checked the VIN decoder sticky post on these forums, but same thing.
Specifically, it's the 5th character, the Assembly Plant Code. The 5th character in my VIN is "Y". I've not seen any decoder website info list a "Y" at all.
Granted this is not an urgent matter, or necessary to me. Just curious. Am I missing something obvious?
Specifically, it's the 5th character, the Assembly Plant Code. The 5th character in my VIN is "Y". I've not seen any decoder website info list a "Y" at all.
Granted this is not an urgent matter, or necessary to me. Just curious. Am I missing something obvious?
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F15HY000xxx
I just couldn't bring myself to post the whole thing, but theres the guts of it.
I know F15 = F150 2 Wheel Drive
And H = V8 - 351cid - 2BBL carb - 1973-80
But then for the 5th code, Y, all I ever find is:
B - Oakville, Ontario, Canada
C - Ontario, Canada
E - Mahhaw, NJ
H - Lorain, OH
I - Highland Park, MI
K - Kansas City, MO
L - Michigan Truck
N - Norfold, VA
P - Twin Cities, MN
R - San Jose, CA
S - Allen Park, MI
U - Louisville, KY
V - Kentucky Truck
I just couldn't bring myself to post the whole thing, but theres the guts of it.
I know F15 = F150 2 Wheel Drive
And H = V8 - 351cid - 2BBL carb - 1973-80
But then for the 5th code, Y, all I ever find is:
B - Oakville, Ontario, Canada
C - Ontario, Canada
E - Mahhaw, NJ
H - Lorain, OH
I - Highland Park, MI
K - Kansas City, MO
L - Michigan Truck
N - Norfold, VA
P - Twin Cities, MN
R - San Jose, CA
S - Allen Park, MI
U - Louisville, KY
V - Kentucky Truck
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Fourth VIN character is the engine code. "Y" is 360 2bbl V8. Engine code "B" is for the 300 (4.9L) 6 cylinder.
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So after removing layers of grime, it's not a magled "V". It's a mangled "U". Louisville, KY plant.
All the old registrations in the truck have the VIN listed as it being a "Y", and the title has it listed as a "Y" as well. I wonder if this will create a headache down the road.
All the old registrations in the truck have the VIN listed as it being a "Y", and the title has it listed as a "Y" as well. I wonder if this will create a headache down the road.
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paranoia, but the same people use cellphones and facebook 
yes it will
So after removing layers of grime, it's not a magled "V". It's a mangled "U". Louisville, KY plant.
All the old registrations in the truck have the VIN listed as it being a "Y", and the title has it listed as a "Y" as well. I wonder if this will create a headache down the road.
All the old registrations in the truck have the VIN listed as it being a "Y", and the title has it listed as a "Y" as well. I wonder if this will create a headache down the road.
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Once you've had to deal with identity theft/wire fraud, it's not "paranoia", it's "being cautious". Thanks for the help.
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So after removing layers of grime, it's not a magled "V". It's a mangled "U". Louisville, KY plant.
All the old registrations in the truck have the VIN listed as it being a "Y", and the title has it listed as a "Y" as well. I wonder if this will create a headache down the road.
All the old registrations in the truck have the VIN listed as it being a "Y", and the title has it listed as a "Y" as well. I wonder if this will create a headache down the road.
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F15HY000xxx
I just couldn't bring myself to post the whole thing, but theres the guts of it.
I know F15 = F150 2 Wheel Drive
And H = V8 - 351cid - 2BBL carb - 1973-80
But then for the 5th code, Y, all I ever find is:
B - Oakville, Ontario, Canada
C - Ontario, Canada
E - Mahhaw, NJ
H - Lorain, OH
I - Highland Park, MI
K - Kansas City, MO
L - Michigan Truck
N - Norfold, VA
P - Twin Cities, MN
R - San Jose, CA
S - Allen Park, MI
U - Louisville, KY
V - Kentucky Truck
I just couldn't bring myself to post the whole thing, but theres the guts of it.
I know F15 = F150 2 Wheel Drive
And H = V8 - 351cid - 2BBL carb - 1973-80
But then for the 5th code, Y, all I ever find is:
B - Oakville, Ontario, Canada
C - Ontario, Canada
E - Mahhaw, NJ
H - Lorain, OH
I - Highland Park, MI
K - Kansas City, MO
L - Michigan Truck
N - Norfold, VA
P - Twin Cities, MN
R - San Jose, CA
S - Allen Park, MI
U - Louisville, KY
V - Kentucky Truck
77-79 it became the other engine........
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