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Old Oct 10, 2018 | 06:03 PM
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Serial number decode?

i am new to this site, and looking for some information.
i recently bought what I believe is a 1973 800 series picker truck for the farm. Problem is.... I have no paperwork on it, and no info. I am looking for information of what year, engine etc, as I am needing parts. Could some one help me decode the VIN?
N80FVU08225
 
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Old Oct 11, 2018 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 57chevy
i am new to this site, and looking for some information. i recently bought what I believe is a 1974 LN800 series truck for the farm. Problem is.... I have no paperwork on it, and no info.

I am looking for information of what year, engine etc, as I am needing parts. Could some one help me decode the VIN?

N80FVU08225

N80 = LN800 (gas).

F = 391 4V FT engine.

V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant.

U08225 = 1974.

VIN when decoded doesn't have much useful info (trans/axle types and etc).

Metal Warranty Plate riveted to the left door face below the latch. Post a pic of it, or type all the codes stamped on it.
 
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VIN decode

thanks!
here is a pic of the VIN
 
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Originally Posted by 57chevy

here is a pic of the VIN

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Old Oct 11, 2018 | 01:18 PM
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Can’t upload pics?

WB 222
color M
Type N804
Body 118
Trans Q
Axle GBN
GVW 27500
B1
 
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WB: 222 / Color: M / Type/GVW: N804 / BODY: 118 / Trans: Q / Axle: GBN / MAX GVW LBS: 27500 / DSO: B1

222" Wheelbase.

M = Wimbledon White.

N804 = LN800 (gas), 27,500 lbs. GVWR

118: 11 = Medium Gray Vinyl / 8 = 81A Standard Cab.

Q = Spicer/Dana model 5652 5 Speed Direct.

GBN:

GB = Eaton model 18221 Two Speed Rear Axle / 7.17/9.77 / 22,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

N = Ford 9,000 lbs. Capacity Front Axle with Power Steering.

27,500 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

B1 = FoMoCo of Canada Ltd., Ford Central Division.
 
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