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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 09:31 AM
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I'm sure this has been covered before


my tag seems to be lacking a few codes to help with, color, etc.
anyone got a quick link for
78 F250 XLT Ranger
 
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 10:15 AM
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Visit the Tech Info Compilation in my signature. There is a link at the top of Part One to decode that warranty plate.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 10:36 AM
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then mine is a after market replacement?
or it's not as the other F100's etc. have been
might need to look a little more for the original one?
there is another one on the fire wall

really trying to confirm the paint codes, even thou it has been restored the colors seem to be correct to the year


 
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by stronger66ratfink
then mine is a after market replacement?
or it's not as the other F100's etc. have been
might need to look a little more for the original one?
there is another one on the fire wall

really trying to confirm the paint codes, even thou it has been restored the colors seem to be correct to the year


That's not the warranty plate, that's the Federal Certification sticker. The warranty plate will have the paint codes on it. It's a metal plate riveted to the driver's door just below the latch.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 10:41 AM
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yep,
then it's been removed and moved else where?
Need to look at the one that has been screwed to the fire wall, but did not think it was the standard door "Plate"
 
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 10:50 AM
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Can replacements be ordered?
that is if I go home tonight and do not find that it is there, under 14 coats of Brown Metallic paint!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 10:52 AM
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If your's is gone, you can get a replacement tag that has all the correct info on it from Kevin Marti. Send him your truck's VIN number.
You can also get the special rivets for the tag.
Marti Auto Works - Replacement Door Tags plus more
His work is to notch, this is an example:
 
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Is this the only place these tags were installed? It looks like the door on my truck is not original so the info on the tag is incorrect.
 
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and I will admit I've opened the door and looked at the jamb, not the door itself!
Da!
 
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Originally Posted by dbiermansr
Is this the only place these tags were installed? It looks like the door on my truck is not original so the info on the tag is incorrect.
Yes, the warranty plates were only installed on the driver's door, that's why they can't be used as an official VIN plate, the door isn't a permanent part of the truck.
Sometimes there was a "buck" tag that was attached to the firewall with a sheetmetal screw but a lot of trucks didn't have this, that also had the VIN on it.
If you want to get the correct warranty plate, make sure the VIN on the title matches the VIN that's stamped on the frame and order one from Marti. All you need is the VIN, Marti has the records to fill in all the correct data for your particular truck.
 
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well I'm half way there


 
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Originally Posted by mikeo0o0o0
Yes, the warranty plates were only installed on the driver's door, that's why they can't be used as an official VIN plate, the door isn't a permanent part of the truck.
Sometimes there was a "buck" tag that was attached to the firewall with a sheetmetal screw but a lot of trucks didn't have this that also had the VIN on it.
If you want to get the correct warranty plate, make sure the VIN on the title matches the VIN that's stamped on the frame and order one from Marti. All you need is the VIN, Marti has the records to fill in all the correct data for your particular truck.
My order is on the way.
 
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some times I just have a "blonde moment"


must of went over it 50 times since I've had the truck for the last 2 months!
now to decode!


 
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F25SNAK1202
F25=F250 2 wheel drive
S=400 cu in 2bbl V8
N=Norfolk Assy. Plant
AK1202= 1978 model year consecutive serial number

WB 133=133" wheel base
Color H7=Two tone (H) Dark brown metallic (7) Light Chamois
Type F251= F250 pickup 6800 lb GVW 2WD
Body LZ4=(LZ) Ranger XLT Saddle and tan all vinyl with saddle appointments (4) Styleside pickup bed
Trans G=Automatic transmission (C6)
Axle C7J=(C7) Dana 60 3.54 limited slip 5300 lb capacity (J) with power steering
Max GVWR 06800= 6800 lb max gross vehicle weight
1978= 1978 model year
DSO 47=Cincinnati District Sales Office
 
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 08:38 AM
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wow that's great Mike
will make a copy for my files
I looked at it and I thought it said it came with a 360?
so everything is still numbers matching and correct drive train with the exception of the 4 barrel intake and carb upgrade
and I ordered some touch up paint yesterday and at least got the Dark Brown Metallic correct! not so sure about the Light Chamois? will have to look to see what I did order but it was the only "yellow" on the chart for 78's?

this weekend the goal is to get the truck out and photo shoot the hole truck, I was just relying on the Gateway ad photos then lost that! Galveston here I come
 
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