Ford C900
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But it only has the Production Date, VIN, misc GVWR's and tire sizes printed on it.
AXLE DKN:
DK = Eaton model 18121 Single Speed Rear Axle; 6.50-1; 22,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
N = Ford Rockwell-Timken 9,000 lbs. Capacity Front Axle with P/S
The reason that I asked about the M30301 serial number is:
1971 serial number range: J90,001-M30,000.
1972 serial number range: M40,001-Q00,000.
So, is it a 1971? Probably, but...it's definitely not a 1968 (C00,001-D82,000).
If you look on the upper left corner of the Certification Label for the Production Date, it might be 8/70...1971 assembled in August 1970.
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1957/80's have an 11 digit VIN .. 1957/60: The 5th digit of the VIN is a number (7-8-9-0) that determines the year. 1961/80: The last 6 digits of the VIN determines the year.
1981/86's have a 17 digit VIN .. the 10th digit of the VIN is a letter, determines the year. B = 1981; C = 1982; D = 1983; E = 1984; F = 1985; G = 1986.
1957 & 1961/86's have single headlamps, 1958/60's have dual headlamps.
The chrome door emblems with the yellow reflectors were used 1968 thru 1986.
The gear and lightning bolt front emblem was used 1957/83. Ford blue oval front emblem was used 1984/86.
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Which one, 1957/60 or 1961/80? I decoded your 71 C900 VIN, so any 1961/80 truck, Econoline and 1966/80 Bronco will be similar.
1st 3 digits is the series code, 4th digit is the engine code, 5th digit is the assembly plant code, last 6 digits determines the year.
Sample 1957/60 F100 2WD VIN: F10C9R12345
F10 = F100 2WD; C = 292 2V; 9 = 1959; R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant; 12345 = 1959 numerical sequence of assembly, the trucks specific serial number.
1st 3 digits is the series code, 4th digit is the engine code, 5th digit is the assembly plant code, last 6 digits determines the year.
Sample 1957/60 F100 2WD VIN: F10C9R12345
F10 = F100 2WD; C = 292 2V; 9 = 1959; R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant; 12345 = 1959 numerical sequence of assembly, the trucks specific serial number.
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That is awesome! Can't thank you enough! So now I know it's a 71. When I go for parts I can get the right stuff. Gonna be looking for rear hubs. What to change from open rim to bud style.
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D1HZ-9510-A (replaced D0HZ-9510-B) .. 4V Holley Carburetor (Motorcraft CA-798-A) / Obsolete
Carb ID tag number (may also be stamped on the base): D0HF-A or B or C or D1HF-DA or EA or FA
Tag is triangular shaped, retained to the top of the air horn w/a screw. The problem is, that today...many of these tags are missing.
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There are two different kits used with this carb.
C9HZ-9A586-B .. 4V Holley Carburetor Tune Up Kit (Motorcraft CT-215) / Obsolete
C9HZ-9590-B .. 4V Holley Carburetor Major Overhaul Kit (Motorcraft CR-372) / Obsolete
I did not look to see if anyone had one of these original kits, because unless the parts are in a sealed plastic bag, the gaskets will be brittle, the rubber parts will be dried out.
NAPA should be able to get these kits, that is if you can get the parts cluck to look in his paper parts catalogs (usually stashed under the counter) to cross the Motorcraft part numbers over to the brands they sell.
The problem with older vehicles is, the parts are usually not listed on auto parts store computers.
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We have a place here called K & S Auto. They are a distributor for Holley. Gonna give them a try tomorrow. I see a tag and it is stamped 534 but I believe is is a tag saying it goes to the 534 motor
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The engine ID tag will have 534 stamped on it, the carb ID tag will not. Engine ID tag usually mounted to the coil bracket.
I've been to Binghamton, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Syracuse, also London, Paris and Berlin. But I've never been to NYC. I've seen a bit of it from the Newark airport, but that's it.
The one time a plane landed at JFK that I was on (returning from Paris), it was raining so hard, so overcast, that seeing anything was next to impossible.
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Dhenry, another thing you could do instead of changing to 10 lug hubs is just changing the rims to 22.5 tubeless rims. The 5 or 6 spoke hubs are a decent mounting system, and by going to tubeless rims only is alot cheaper than changing hubs. Just another way of getting rid to the multi piece rims and getting into modern rubber. Besides the fact that most fire engines back in the day had spoke hubs (mud spreaders, daytons, etc). Also on a positive note that truck looks to be in very good shape considering the year.
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She is pretty good shape. There is some body work to be done which is expected. As far as the wheels, I do have a set of rear tires like new mounted on bud style rims which I would like to use. I'm not a big fan of the open rim. I feel they are not as safe.