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Aug 26, 2016 | 12:59 PM

Amphihauler

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Another VIN decode

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F25BR648696
129 J F250 581 F B5
7500 150 3600 740265

This is a 65 2x4 with flareside bed.

Aug 26, 2016 | 01:15 PM

NumberDummy

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Originally Posted by 4x4Alaska

Warranty Plate:

F25BR648696 / WB: 129 / COLOR: J / MODEL: F250 / BODY: 581 / TRANS: F / AXLE: B5 / MAX GVW LBS: 7500 / CERT NET HP: 150 / RPM: 3600 / DSO: 740265

F25 = F250 2WD

B = 300 1V I-6.

R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant.

648696 = 1965, assembled January 1965.

129" Wheelbase.

J = Rangoon Red.

F250 2WD .. 7,500 lbs. GVWR

581: 5 = Red Crush Vinyl & Red Wicker Pattern Vinyl / 81 = 81A Standard Cab.

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

B5 = Spicer/Dana 60 Rear Axle / 4.56-1 / Limited Slip / 5,200 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

7,500 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

150 net HP @ 3,600 RPM

740265:

74 = Seattle WA Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

0265 = Domestic Special Order number, truck special ordered by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."