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May 15, 2017 | 09:40 AM

lmort

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Decode VIN

I have an old 1959 Ford Dump truck and need help decoding its 11 digit VIN "F85P9433923" PLease help.

May 15, 2017 | 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lmort

I have an old 1959 Ford Dump truck and need help decoding its 11 digit VIN: F85P9433923

The 6th digit of the VIN is not a number, it's a letter. Decodes to the assembly plant.

F85 = F850.

P = 401 4V

9 = 1959.

33923 = 1959 Numerical Sequence of Assembly, the trucks specific serial number.

The decoded VIN doesn't tell you very much, so post all the codes stamped on the Rating Plate, located on the inside of the glove box door.