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Old Jun 30, 2016 | 09:59 PM
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Hi

Hate to bother, but it appears that the message where ND originally decoded my VIN has been deleted. Supposedly, it was a forestry service fire vehicle out of AL.

In any case, if you don't mind, here's the plate.

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Old Jul 1, 2016 | 07:39 AM
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Here is what I think I know:

F250 - 2 WD
240 cid, 6-cyl
Michigan Truck
Built is Sept 1965
Long Wheelbase (9' ?)
7500 Gross Weight
4-speed Borg Warner (T18) Transmission
Dana 60 Rear Axle
District Code shows Govt Purchase
129 HP at 4000 RPM
NO Color Code
Can't find a way to look up the order number.


I'd like to have more info on who purchased the vehicle as well as the interior and exterior original colors as well as any other info that might be available out there.

Thanks!
 
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Old Jul 1, 2016 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by MagicNewswire

Hate to bother, but it appears that the message where ND originally decoded my VIN has been deleted. Supposedly, it was a forestry service fire vehicle out of AL.

F25 = F250 2WD

A = 240 1V I-6.

L = Michigan Truck Assembly Plant.

754388 = 1966, assembled September 1965.

129" Wheelbase.

COLOR: Blank.*

F250 2WD .. 7,500 lbs. GVWR

481: 4 = Medium Beige Crush Vinyl & Medium Beige Wicker Pattern Vinyl / 81 = 81A Standard Cab.

F = Borg-Warner T-18 4 Speed Manual Transmission.

25 = Spicer/Dana 60 Rear Axle / 4.56-1 / 5,200 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

7,500 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

129 net HP @ 4,000 RPM

830008:

83 = Sold to the US Government.

0008 = Domestic Special Order number, truck special ordered by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."

*When there is no COLOR code stamped on the Warranty Plate, the truck was painted a non standard color, making it a Domestic Special Order.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2016 | 11:34 AM
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As always, your info is incredibly valuable. It's a flare side with a thick plate metal bed. Is there any source to get more specifics on the Govt agency that placed the order?

Thanks again!
 
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Originally Posted by MagicNewswire
As always, your info is incredibly valuable. It's a flare side with a thick plate metal bed. Is there any source to get more specifics on the Govt agency that placed the order?

Thanks again!
There are no records available for any 1961/66 trucks, as FoMoCo THREW THEM AWAY decades ago.
 
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Thanks again ND! I truly appreciate the info!
 
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