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Hi guys, new to the forum...own an F-150 and looking at purchasing a 197? F700. Was hoping someone could help me decode the data plate.
Anything in particular for I should look for when I go view the truck? The guy says its needs a general tune up and a little brake work...but otherwise seems to be in decent shape. I was originally looking for a 1-ton pickup with dump bed for personal use but found this and thought a little bigger wouldnt hurt. It will be used strictly for use on my personal property, bringing in top soil/gravel for driveway etc..and trucking out stumps/etc...things like that.
Hi guys, new to the forum...own an F-150 and looking at purchasing a 197? F700. Was hoping someone could help me decode the data plate.
Anything in particular for I should look for when I go view the truck? The guy says its needs a general tune up and a little brake work...but otherwise seems to be in decent shape. I was originally looking for a 1-ton pickup with dump bed for personal use but found this and thought a little bigger wouldnt hurt. It will be used strictly for use on my personal property, bringing in top soil/gravel for driveway etc..and trucking out stumps/etc...things like that.
What letter is the 6th digit of the VIN (Warranty Number)? I cannot make it out. The last 6 digits decode to the year, but a specific letter is used for a certain year.
What letter is the 6th digit of the VIN (Warranty Number)? I cannot make it out. The last 6 digits decode to the year, but a specific letter is used for a certain year.
Thats funny...I cant tell either. Thats just a picture the current owner sent me...looks like the number got hit my something and deformed. I'll send him an email and ask if he can make it out.
What letter is the 6th digit of the VIN (Warranty Number)? I cannot make it out. The last 6 digits decode to the year, but a specific letter is used for a certain year.
I can't tell from the picture really...it looks like it was hit my something and deformed. The current owner emailed me that picture so I'll have to ask if he can tell looking at it what it is.
Guy hasn't gotten back to me with that digit...I'm not sure he can even tell. It must have been deformed by something...Ive been staring at it for a while and cant for the life of me figure out what it may have been.
Any other way to tell the year of the truck?
Any other info that can be gathered from the data plate? I'm hoping to go check out the truck Monday, would just like to go with as much info as possible. Thanks!
The back side of the letter appears to have been hit but the front edge looks ok, the only letters I know that lean out at the top are V, Y and W, I don't think it's a W.
ND what years used a V or Y?
Hi guys, new to the forum...own an F-150 and looking at purchasing a 197? F700. Was hoping someone could help me decode the Warranty Plate.
Originally Posted by NumberDummy
What letter is the 6th digit of the VIN? I cannot make it out.
Originally Posted by Destroked 450
The back side of the letter appears to have been hit but the front edge looks ok. The only letters I know that lean out at the top are V, Y & W. I don't think it's a W.
ND what years used a V or Y? See below...
F70 = F700 (gas).
E = 361 2V or 4V FT engine.
V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant.
V11754 = 1975 (1975 serial number range: U80,001-X60,000) orY11754 = 1977 (1977 serial number range: O05,001-O99,999 & X80,001-Z25,000).
146" Wheelbase.
TT = Candyapple Red.
F705 = F700 (gas); 24,000 lbs. GVWR
4A8: 4A = Black Heavy Duty Vinyl - Full Width Seat / 8 = 81A Standard Cab.
O = Fuller model T905-B 5 Speed Direct orNew Process model NP-542-FL 5 Speed Direct.
HH4:
HH = Eaton model 17221 (1973/79) orEaton model 16221 (1976/77) Two Speed Rear Axle / 7.17/9.77 / 18,500 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
4 = 7,000 lbs. Capacity Ford Front Axle without Power Steering.
24,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
11 = Boston MA Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
F70 = F700 (gas).
E = 361 2V or 4V FT engine.
V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant. V11754 = 1975 (1975 serial number range: U80,001-X60,000) orY11754 = 1977 (1977 serial number range: O05,001-O99,999 & X80,001-Z25,000).
146" Wheelbase.
TT = Candyapple Red.
F705 = F700 (gas); 24,000 lbs. GVWR
4A8: 4A = Black Heavy Duty Vinyl - Full Width Seat / 8 = 81A Standard Cab.
O = Fuller model T905-B 5 Speed Direct orNew Process model NP-542-FL 5 Speed Direct.
HH4:
HH = Eaton model 17221 (1973/79) orEaton model 16221 (1976/77) Two Speed Rear Axle / 7.17/9.77 / 18,500 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
4 = 7,000 lbs. Capacity Ford Front Axle without Power Steering.
24,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
11 = Boston MA Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
Thats great, thanks! Just the info I was looking for.
Anything in particular about those specs stand out as either good or bad? Or anything in particular to look for?
Is it pretty standard to not having power steering on these rigs?
Anything to check for with the 361?
Thanks! Appreciate the info. I really like to do some research prior to seeing something Im interested in buying...helps to show up knowing what you look out for.
Those are good old trucks, I put a lot of miles on a 75 F-700.
361 engine is better than a 330 but not as torquey as a 391, tuff engines, I'd take a 361 over the newer 370's any day.
5 spd trans is a plus but that's a pretty low in the rear axle, 60 mph is going to be close to max speed.
You said it needs brake work and that's some of the more difficult parts to find, there's still places that will reline the shoes but if the drums are worn out replacements are getting hard to find.
I went and took a look at the truck today...it was kind of getting dark and I was on my way to work so I didnt have a lot of time to look it over real well...but it looked good.
The current owner told me it will fire up and run on ether but it wont stay running on its own. He claimed its a rubber diaphragm on the carb thats cracked? I'm really not all that familiar with carburetors but Im guessing a simple rebuild kit would take care of that? The truck had 67,xxx miles...but he did say it could be 167,xxx for all he knew since the odometer only has 5 digits.
Otherwise all I know it needs other than that repair is the brakes felt pretty soft...a lot of the brake lines had been replaced so Im guessing they just need to be bled out real well. It had its share of bumps and bruises but nothing really that major.
Overall very little rust...living in northern New England I was quite surprised not to see holes in it. The underside of the dump bed had surface rust, but there was another layer welded in the floor inside the bed previously. The actual supports for the bed looked ok.
I know its very subjective to where you are located...but what would you guys think a truck like this is worth? I'm hoping with the condition its in I can maybe buy it, fix it up and use it for my projects around the property...then sell it for enough to at least break even.
Well, many months later I finally ended up with this truck! With the spring thaw in full swing I started thinking about getting something for the property again...shot the guy who had this truck an email and he still had it so we made a deal. Its in my driveway now.
Anybody know where I can find a manual for it?
It seems to be running real well, but the brakes are non existent. The vacuum line to the brakes was disconnect due to a little plastic three way check valve having broke. I ordered a new one of those already. Otherwise the previous owner says with that fixed and the brakes bled out real well they should work no problem...so hoping to get that done later this week.
With any luck the brakes will be a quick fix and I can go register it with AG plates and get to using it. Planning to just give it a good pressure wash and put a wrench to whatever nuts I see...just make sure everythings tight, particularly the steering components. After that I'll do a general tune up, oil change, etc...but otherwise I plan to just get it to work bringing in some gravel for my driveway.
Anything else in particular you guys would check on it? Pictures to come...
Well, many months later I finally ended up with this truck! With the spring thaw in full swing I started thinking about getting something for the property again...shot the guy who had this truck an email and he still had it so we made a deal. Its in my driveway now.
