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Old Jul 1, 2018 | 12:34 AM
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'78 VIN decode

What year is this truck?

e38ahbg5916

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Originally Posted by Jimbob3210
What year is this truck?

E38AHBG5916
This is not a truck per se, it's an E350 (Econoline).

E38 = E350 (Econoline) Cut-Away with Parcel Delivery Van Body.

A = 460 4V

H = Lorain OH Assembly Plant.

BG5916 = 1978.

Cut-Away: Ford cut the cargo van body off behind the front seats, so that Class C motorhome, box van, ambulance & people mover bodies could be installed.
 
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