Data plate decode
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Data plate decode
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First post here. I recently acquired a "barn find" that I have known since a kid. Belonged to a neighbor who was a grandfather figure when I was growing up. Was originally in Kentucky but has been relocated much farther south. I am curious about the vin plate decode. Not sure what my plans are but I have some ideas.
First post here. I recently acquired a "barn find" that I have known since a kid. Belonged to a neighbor who was a grandfather figure when I was growing up. Was originally in Kentucky but has been relocated much farther south. I am curious about the vin plate decode. Not sure what my plans are but I have some ideas.
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This truck was built prior to '64, which is as far back as I can go with my documentation, but I'll take a stab at a few things:
F10 = F100 2WD
J = 223 I6
114 = wheelbase (shortbed)
H = Lorain, OH assembly plant
L = dark green
Trim code is missing
A = 3 speed manual trans
11 = cannot decode axle code
5000 = GVWR
114 = certified net HP at 3600 RPM.
No District Sales Office code implies a special order
We'll have to wait for NumberDummy or someone else with the ability to decode earlier warranty plate codes to fill in the blanks.
F10 = F100 2WD
J = 223 I6
114 = wheelbase (shortbed)
H = Lorain, OH assembly plant
L = dark green
Trim code is missing
A = 3 speed manual trans
11 = cannot decode axle code
5000 = GVWR
114 = certified net HP at 3600 RPM.
No District Sales Office code implies a special order
We'll have to wait for NumberDummy or someone else with the ability to decode earlier warranty plate codes to fill in the blanks.
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From: Simi Valley, CA
This truck was built prior to '64, which is as far back as I can go with my documentation, but I'll take a stab at a few things:
F10JH255569 / WB: 114 / COLOR: L / BODY: F100 / TRANS: A / AXLE: 11 / MAX GVW LBS: 05000 / CERT NET HP: 114 / RPM: 3600
F10 = F100 2WD
J = 223 1V I-6.
H = Lorain OH Assembly Plant
255569 = 1962, assembled January 1962.
114" Wheelbase.
L = Dark Green.
F100 2WD .. 5,000 lbs. GVWR
Trim (BODY) code is missing.
1961/62's do not have a BODY code.
A = Ford 3 Speed Light Duty Manual Transmission (non syncromesh 1st gear).
11 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.70-1 / 3,300 lbs. Axle Capacity.
5000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
114 net HP @ 3600 RPM
No District Sales Office code implies a special order. No it doesn't.
F10JH255569 / WB: 114 / COLOR: L / BODY: F100 / TRANS: A / AXLE: 11 / MAX GVW LBS: 05000 / CERT NET HP: 114 / RPM: 3600
F10 = F100 2WD
J = 223 1V I-6.
H = Lorain OH Assembly Plant
255569 = 1962, assembled January 1962.
114" Wheelbase.
L = Dark Green.
F100 2WD .. 5,000 lbs. GVWR
Trim (BODY) code is missing.
1961/62's do not have a BODY code.A = Ford 3 Speed Light Duty Manual Transmission (non syncromesh 1st gear).
11 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.70-1 / 3,300 lbs. Axle Capacity.
5000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
114 net HP @ 3600 RPM
No District Sales Office code implies a special order.
No it doesn't.No BODY code on 1961/62's.
1963 BODY code has the actual body style listed: Uni Standard/Custom Cabs: 66A/66B // Conventional Cabs: Standard/Custom Cab: 81A/81B
1961/62's only have a DSO code if the truck was a Domestic Special Order.
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Well not a good start to resurrecting this truck. We had a tree blow down in a recent storm and although thankfully did not hit our house, fell on the truck. Could have been much worse but the passenger side b pillar is caved in. Not going to be easy beating that out.
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