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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 10:18 PM
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1965 N600 Vin decode

Hi, I have a 1965 Ford N series truck and I'd like to know how the code plate breaks down.
Warranty No. N61MU602615
W.B. 199
Color M
Model 610
Body 81A
Trans A F7
Axle C
GVW 21000
H.P. 160
Rpm 3800
DSO 71
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Originally Posted by stillwater ford
Hi, I have a 1965 Ford N series truck and I'd like to know how the Warranty Plate breaks down.

Warranty No. N61MU602615 / WB: 199 / COLOR: M / MODEL: N610 / BODY: 81A / TRANS: A / AXLE: F7C / MAX GVW LBS: 21000 / CERT NET HP: 160 / RPM: 3800 / DSO: 71
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N61 = N600 (gas).

M = 330 2V H/D FT Engine.

U = Louisville KY Assembly Plant.

602615 = 1965, assembled October 1964.

199" Wheelbase.

M = Wimbledon White.

N610 = N600 (gas) .. 21,000 lbs. GVWR

81A = Standard Conventional Cab.

A = New Process 435 4 Speed Manual Transmission.

F7C:

F7 = Eaton model 13802 Two Speed Rear Axle / 5.83/8.11 / 15,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

C = Ford-Rockwell/Timken 6,000 lbs. Capacity Front Axle.

21,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

160 net HP @ 3,800 RPM

71 = Los Angeles (SoCal) Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

Note: I corrected some of the above info and retyped the captions in capital letters, as myself and some others in this forum have eyes older than you do.
 
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