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Old May 30, 2014 | 08:10 PM
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Need help decoding serial number

I have some questions on decoding.

Serial number :F25C0K22902

Color: X ?

Model: F253

DATE: 07M ?

TRANS: FB

AXLE: 04

DSO: 0586

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Originally Posted by Vitalis
I have some questions on decoding.

Serial Number: F25C0K22902 / W.B. Omitted / COLOR: X / MODEL: F253 / DATE: 07M / TRANS: FB / AXLE: 04 / MAX GVW LBS: 7400 / CERT NET HP: 135 / RPM: 3600 / DSO: 0586
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F25 = F250.

C = 292 2V

0 = 1960.

K = Kansas City MO Assembly Plant.

22902 = 1960 Numerical Sequence of Assembly.

W.B. (Wheelbase) = Omitted.

X = Goldenrod Yellow.

F253 = F250 4WD, 7,400 lbs. GVWR

07M = Assembled December 7, 1959.

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

04 = Spicer (Dana) 60 Rear Axle / 4.56-1 / No Limited Slip / 5,200 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

7,400 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

135 net HP @ 3,600 RPM

0586 = Domestic Special Order number, truck was ordered special by original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."
 
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