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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 09:37 PM
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P400 Identification Help

So I am new to the forum and I apologize if this is posted in the wrong place. I recently picked up a sweet, well I think it is sweet, Ford P400 step van. I would love to know the year, but I have not been able to determine that from the serial number or any other markings.

Serial Number: P40J0H22311






Also, is there a good place to find a shop manual?

Thanks for any help you guys can provide,

Dwain
 
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 11:38 PM
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I think that I figured out that this is a 1960 and was able to order a shop manual. I tried deleting my post, but was unable to for whatever reason.
 
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1960 P400 Parcel Delivery.

Originally Posted by drbethel
So I am new to the forum. I recently picked up a sweet, well I think it is sweet, Ford P400 step van.

I would love to know the year, but I have not been able to determine that from the serial number or any other markings.
P40 = P400 (P series Parcel Delivery, a step van is a Chevrolet )

J = 223 1V I-6.

0 = 1960.

H = Lorain OH Assembly Plant.

22311 = 1960 Numerical Sequence of Assembly, the P series' specific serial number.

137" Wheelbase.

P = Primer (specified by original purchaser).

P400 Parcel Delivery, 10,000 lbs. GVWR

14M = Assembled December (M) 14, 1959 (A = January, M = December, the letter I is skipped).

F = Borg-Warner T-98 4 Speed Manual Transmission.

08 = Timken model B140 Rear Axle / 5.83-1.

10,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

126 net HP @ 4,000 RPM

Why would you want to delete the post? Look at all the info you received.

1955/76 P series look exactly the same. Ford supplied the front sheet metal, dash, steering column. Aftermarket body makers supplied the body.
 
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Thanks for all of the information Bill!
 
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