Notices
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Slick Sixties Ford Truck

Canadian vin

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 3, 2017 | 08:12 PM
  #1  
Canadian65ford's Avatar
Canadian65ford
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Canadian vin

Need help decoding my vin

4991020L4-205393A

trim -02
paint-JJ
engine-SS-4SPD
5600GVW
4.10.1 axle ratio

Mostly interested in the paint and trim codes, and wondering if the 8 bolt axles are factory. Second owner of this truck and was told nothing has been changed.
 
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2017 | 08:15 PM
  #2  
Canadian65ford's Avatar
Canadian65ford
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
 
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2017 | 08:40 PM
  #3  
TA455HO's Avatar
TA455HO
Lead Gopher
Veteran: Army
Photogenic
Community Builder
Liked
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 10,051
Likes: 1,607
From: Seattle
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by Canadian65ford
Need help decoding my vin

4991020L4-205393A

trim -02
paint-JJ
engine-SS-4SPD
5600GVW
4.10.1 axle ratio

Mostly interested in the paint and trim codes, and wondering if the 8 bolt axles are factory. Second owner of this truck and was told nothing has been changed.
Can you post a picture of your warranty plate or send me one in e-mail?

4 = Ford (8 Cylinder)

99 = Styleside Pickup

10 = 100 Series

20 = 120" Wheelbase

L = Left Hand Drive

4 = no reference to this digit

205393 = 1965 Model Year

A = 0 - 6,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Code (a range they assigned)

trim -02 = not sure on this one

paint-JJ = Caspian Blue - MC-30J-1544

engine-SS = 8 Cyl. 352 C.I.D. 2V - Service Code CEHC

4SPD = 4SPD manual transmission. Likely an NP-435 since it is a 4x4. Pics of the transmission and any codes would help ID it if it is original to the truck.

5600GVW = Gross Vehicle Weight in lbs.

4.10.1 axle ratio = Rear axle ratio. Likely a similar ratio in front like a 4.09 - axle tags or more research on my part might help with that.

Chad

.
 
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2017 | 09:02 PM
  #4  
TA455HO's Avatar
TA455HO
Lead Gopher
Veteran: Army
Photogenic
Community Builder
Liked
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 10,051
Likes: 1,607
From: Seattle
Club FTE Silver Member

Here's images of the color on other vehicles. So your truck looks like some original paint I'd guess.

https://www.google.com/search?q=ford...caspian+blue&*

.
 
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2017 | 10:15 AM
  #5  
NumberDummy's Avatar
NumberDummy
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 785
From: Simi Valley, CA
Club FTE Gold Member
Originally Posted by TA455HO
A = 3,600-5,600 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

trim - 02 = Medium Blue Crush Vinyl & Medium Blue Wicker Pattern Vinyl-81A Standard Cab.
A = General Information, Page 28 (1965 sample Canadian VIN decoded).

02 = 1965 Soft Trim - Page A2

Chad, OP's truck has 8 lug wheels, so despite what the VIN says, it's not a 100 series.
 
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2017 | 06:44 PM
  #6  
RangerMercMan's Avatar
RangerMercMan
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,480
Likes: 6
From: Great White North
It is a light 3/4 ton. I have pics of a 1963 that was 5600 gvw and had 8 lug wheels. The fender badge looks wrong for a '65 unless it is because of being a 4x4
 
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2017 | 11:05 AM
  #7  
RangerMercMan's Avatar
RangerMercMan
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,480
Likes: 6
From: Great White North
I dug up my pics of the 1963 which is a 3/4 ton but actually only 5400 gvw. It was too rough to buy for the asking price but would have come with the owners manual. I have included an under hood picture for any ones reference restoring and also take note of the body code written on the hood.




Hubcaps are not original



Farmers diaper tailgate



The white **** is for the dump box



Colour and body codes written on the hood



Mostly stock under there



I actually love the colour if someone knows what it is
 
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2017 | 01:35 PM
  #8  
TA455HO's Avatar
TA455HO
Lead Gopher
Veteran: Army
Photogenic
Community Builder
Liked
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 10,051
Likes: 1,607
From: Seattle
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by RangerMercMan
The fender badge looks wrong for a '65 unless it is because of being a 4x4
It is correct. 1965 F100/250 4x4 and 1966 F250 4x4 used the older style fender badge. Others like F350, 500, 600 and 700 did, too.

.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-3

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-5

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-9

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
Old Mar 5, 2017 | 11:11 PM
  #9  
Canadian65ford's Avatar
Canadian65ford
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Here is the vin plate. I double checked it with the frame rail and it matches. Not understanding the 8 bolt rims and why they did that to a f-100. Unless after a specific GVW they upgraded them? Thanks for all the replies it really helps with my project truck! I also noticed the engine has double belts. Is that normal?
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1975-F6004x4Dump
Large Truck
30
Aug 16, 2015 08:15 PM
1964FORDTUF
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
17
Jul 5, 2015 12:28 PM
spiduci
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
May 20, 2015 04:31 PM
HydroDog
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Aug 8, 2008 01:24 AM
mrsuperman15
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
8
Oct 25, 2003 10:08 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:03 AM.

story-0
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-30 18:33:59


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-2
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-4
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-8
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE