Hello fellow FTE's
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.

 

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.

 

That looks like a sweet find! I have a sweet spot for the Flaresides

 

This truck is a 1962 F100 Standard Cab with a 1964 Custom Cab anodized aluminum grille.

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.

 

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.

 

That is a sad sight for sure

 

Ouch!

That had to hurt.

 

darn what a shame, them gumball trees I murdered all mine

 

That's a sad sight for sure. My wife tears up at random baby stories, and i thought is share emotional trauma with her by sharing this story, but she looked at like i look at her baby stories. All heart here.