Decoding a old pre 70s vin
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Decoding 1975 F700 VIN
Pic doesn't appear when post is quoted, so I had to type the info.
K70 = F700 Diesel.
Z = Domestic Special Order diesel engine (parts catalog doesn't list the type or size).
V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant.
W29339 = 1975 (1975 serial number range: U80,001-X60,000).
158" Wheelbase.
T = Candyapple Red.
F700 Diesel; 19,200 lbs. GVWR
DA8: DA = Black Heavy Duty Vinyl / 81 = 81B Custom Cab.
7 = Clark model 385V 5 Speed Direct.
E1M:
E1 = Eaton model 16244 Two Speed Rear Axle / 5.57/7.75 / 17,500 lbs. Capacity.
M = Ford 7,000 lbs. Capacity Front Axle with P/S
19,200 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
550015:
55 = St. Louis MO Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
0015 = Domestic Special Order number (refers to the diesel engine), truck special ordered by original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."
Warranty Number: K70ZVW29369 / WB: 158 / COLOR: T / TYPE/GVW: K700 / BODY: DA8 / TRANS: 7 / AXLE: E1M / MAX GVW LBS: 19200 / DSO: 550015
Z = Domestic Special Order diesel engine (parts catalog doesn't list the type or size).
V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant.
W29339 = 1975 (1975 serial number range: U80,001-X60,000).
158" Wheelbase.
T = Candyapple Red.
F700 Diesel; 19,200 lbs. GVWR
DA8: DA = Black Heavy Duty Vinyl / 81 = 81B Custom Cab.
7 = Clark model 385V 5 Speed Direct.
E1M:
E1 = Eaton model 16244 Two Speed Rear Axle / 5.57/7.75 / 17,500 lbs. Capacity.
M = Ford 7,000 lbs. Capacity Front Axle with P/S
19,200 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
550015:
55 = St. Louis MO Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
0015 = Domestic Special Order number (refers to the diesel engine), truck special ordered by original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."
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