Vin decoded
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Pic of Warranty Plate disappeared during decode. 
F70 = F700 (gas).
E = 361 2V FT engine.
V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant.
Q56079 = 1973.
176" Wheelbase.
M = Wimbledon White.
F703 = F700 (gas); 23,000 lbs. GVWR
4A8: 4A = Black heavy duty Vinyl / 8 = 81A Standard Cab.
2 = Clark model 282V 5 Speed Direct.
E3M:
E3 = Eaton model 16244 Two Speed Rear Axle / 6.50/9.04 / 17,500 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
M = Ford 7,000 lbs. Capacity Front Axle with Power Steering.
23,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
871659:
87 = Sold to a Body Company.
1659 = Domestic Special Order number, truck special ordered by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."
F70 = F700 (gas).
E = 361 2V FT engine.
V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant.
Q56079 = 1973.
176" Wheelbase.
M = Wimbledon White.
F703 = F700 (gas); 23,000 lbs. GVWR
4A8: 4A = Black heavy duty Vinyl / 8 = 81A Standard Cab.
2 = Clark model 282V 5 Speed Direct.
E3M:
E3 = Eaton model 16244 Two Speed Rear Axle / 6.50/9.04 / 17,500 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
M = Ford 7,000 lbs. Capacity Front Axle with Power Steering.
23,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
871659:
87 = Sold to a Body Company.
1659 = Domestic Special Order number, truck special ordered by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."
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