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Hi Bill. Is there any way you might be willing to decode this serial number for me please?
C60DUA15042.
Trans=R
Axle=F7
DSO=A76036
153 J
164 H.P.
3800 RPM.
Body 691
Any info would be excellent as I plan to buy this truck and the thing is in excellent condition as far as I can tell other than a minor engine oil leak.
Codes rearranged as to sequence on Warranty Plate.
Serial number (A15042) could be a 1967 or 1976, but a 1976 would have been assembled at the Kentucky Truck Plant (code V), so I'm assuming it's a 1967.
C60 = C600 Tilt Cab.
D = 330 2V Heavy Duty FT engine.
U = Louisville KY Assembly Plant.
A15042 = 1967, assembled September 1966.
153" Wheelbase.
J = Rangoon Red.
691: 6 = Black all Vinyl / 91 = 91A Standard Cab.
R = Clark model 2621-V1 5 Speed Direct.
F7 = Eaton model 13802 Two Speed Rear Axle / 5.83/8.11 / 15,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
164 net HP @ 3,800 RPM
A76036:
A7 = FoMoCo of Canada Ltd., Pacific Lincoln-Mercury Division, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
6036 = Domestic Special Order number, truck special ordered by original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."