VIN Number question / Decode
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VIN Number question / Decode
Some of you know I'm looking for my Grandfathers 1972 F250 Highboy 4x4. Going through the old papers this past week I found the VIN number written down. F26YAM8xxxx All the VIN codes check out but the 5th digit.
F26 = F250 4x4
Y = 360 engine (yes it was a 360)
A = this is the error, I can not find a A code for a build location which makes me think it was written down wrong. So I know he special ordered it from a dealer in NW Indiana and not sure that helps. But the link below is where I'm pulling my info from.
Decoding Your 1972 Ford Truck VIN - FORDification.com (1972 VIN Code decoder link)
Looking it over I think the "A" may have been an "H"... the good news is that there were only a hand full of possible location codes Unless the A is correct because it was built somewhere else...
M8xxxx = Oct 1971 build month
So I'm looking to confirm the 5th digit VIN... All the other digits look correct... F26YHM8xxxx is what I think it might be vs F26YAM8xxxx.
I appreciate any and all input and thoughts! Thank you - Shawn
F26 = F250 4x4
Y = 360 engine (yes it was a 360)
A = this is the error, I can not find a A code for a build location which makes me think it was written down wrong. So I know he special ordered it from a dealer in NW Indiana and not sure that helps. But the link below is where I'm pulling my info from.
Decoding Your 1972 Ford Truck VIN - FORDification.com (1972 VIN Code decoder link)
Looking it over I think the "A" may have been an "H"... the good news is that there were only a hand full of possible location codes Unless the A is correct because it was built somewhere else...
M8xxxx = Oct 1971 build month
So I'm looking to confirm the 5th digit VIN... All the other digits look correct... F26YHM8xxxx is what I think it might be vs F26YAM8xxxx.
I appreciate any and all input and thoughts! Thank you - Shawn
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Thanks guys! Everything helps move me a little closer. I'm in hot pursuit...
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H (Lorain OH) or L (Michigan Truck) would make more sense.
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So in theory, his could have been as bad!
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Yes old Roscoe... We use to watch Dukes of Hazzard / Duke Boys, Uncle Jesse and Daisy. She was easy on the eyes = Big Smile.
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I've got the first 5 seasons on DVD! Akggh akggh, I love it I love it! Lol
I always thought if it was me driving the general lee I would have put some better tires on it. Seems like them duke boys never had enough traction!
I always thought if it was me driving the general lee I would have put some better tires on it. Seems like them duke boys never had enough traction!
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EDIT. OOOO. To see Sally Fields back then in some "Daisy Dukes". OOOOOO!
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Oh yea, frog looked pretty good too!
Bandit " I got one for ya, frog."
Frog "Why?!"
Bandit. " cuz your always hoppin around! And your kinda cute like a frog. And I'd like to jump ya!"
Bandit " I got one for ya, frog."
Frog "Why?!"
Bandit. " cuz your always hoppin around! And your kinda cute like a frog. And I'd like to jump ya!"
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291 1969 Dodge Chargers were wrecked during the filming of the Dukes of Hazzard. Towards the end of the series, the production company was having trouble locating replacements.
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That's why in the last seasons they started cutting in a lot of the previous jump scenes.