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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 04:33 PM
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Vin decoded

Can anybody tell me the year of the truck with this vin?
 
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Originally Posted by Gary38532
Can anybody tell me the year of the truck with this VIN?
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."
 
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 08:43 PM
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ok thanks sorry for 3 posts wasn't sure where to put it, new to these things
 
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