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vin decode please!

Old Jun 27, 2017 | 05:04 PM
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vin decode please!

 
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Old Jun 28, 2017 | 02:47 PM
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F10: F-100 model
J: 223 straight six engine
0: 1960
R: San Jose assembly plant
13173: 1960 unit number 13173
110: 110" wheelbase (shortbed)
M: Corinthian White paint
03K: October 3rd, 1959 build date
A: standard 3 spd transmission
01: 3.70-3.3M (non limited-slip) rear end

Source- 1960 Ford truck shop manual.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian Heather
F10 = F100.

J = 223 1V I-6.

0 = 1960.

R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant.

13173 = 1960 Numerical Sequence of Assembly.

110" Wheelbase.

M = Corinthian White.

F100 2WD .. 5,000 lbs. GVWR

03K = Assembled October (K) 3, 1959.

A = Ford 3 Speed Light Duty Manual Transmission.

01 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.70-1 / 3,300 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

126 net HP @ 4,000 RPM
 
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Old Aug 10, 2017 | 07:32 AM
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Many thanks for the replies, is there any way of getting this info in print like a scan of the source page from the 1960 Ford truck shop manual.
As i need genuine proof of the build date to register my truck in the uk.
Again many thanks for the info.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2017 | 08:33 PM
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Here's a scan from my '60 shop manual of the date info; bottom left.

 
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 03:58 AM
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many thanks, that should do it. I also took your advice and got the cd, it will come in very handy.
 
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