Vin Decode Help
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Vin Decode Help
Hey everyone
I've got a Frankenstien type of truck with lots of modifications from pervious owners (Namely an FE390 and 4x4 conversion) but I'm hoping to get some more info on what I've got - or at least what the truck started with.
From what I was told it was a '64 F100 2wd with a straight 6. I posted pictures awhile back and people were telling me it was a '65 based on the grill, inner fenders, "floating" gas pedal, and steering column mount. -> Are there other dead giveaways I can look for? The step into the cab - is that different 64 to 65?
Anyways here's the VIN: F10CR472848
From what I can tell this doesn't make any sense to me. I don't see a "C" code for an engine, and the production number seems like it's from a 1963 model?
Happy to post up pictures to try to get this mystery solved!
I've got a Frankenstien type of truck with lots of modifications from pervious owners (Namely an FE390 and 4x4 conversion) but I'm hoping to get some more info on what I've got - or at least what the truck started with.
From what I was told it was a '64 F100 2wd with a straight 6. I posted pictures awhile back and people were telling me it was a '65 based on the grill, inner fenders, "floating" gas pedal, and steering column mount. -> Are there other dead giveaways I can look for? The step into the cab - is that different 64 to 65?
Anyways here's the VIN: F10CR472848
From what I can tell this doesn't make any sense to me. I don't see a "C" code for an engine, and the production number seems like it's from a 1963 model?
Happy to post up pictures to try to get this mystery solved!
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Thank you - Are you able to tell me when it was assembled in '64? It has a '65 grill and other parts that make this confusing.
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1961/64's parking lamps are located within the grilles, 1965/66 parking lamps are located in the upper grille panel.
So, a 1961/64 could have a 1965 or 1966 grille, or a 1965/66 could have a 1961/64 grille by swapping parts.
1964 F100/600 serial number range: 445,001-580,000.
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Any 1961/66 grille can be swapped, the only real difference is the parking lamps.
1961/64's parking lamps are located within the grilles, 1965/66 parking lamps are located in the upper grille panel.
So, a 1961/64 could have a 1965 or 1966 grille, or a 1965/66 could have a 1961/64 grille by swapping parts.
1964 F100/600 serial number range: 445,001-580,000.
1961/64's parking lamps are located within the grilles, 1965/66 parking lamps are located in the upper grille panel.
So, a 1961/64 could have a 1965 or 1966 grille, or a 1965/66 could have a 1961/64 grille by swapping parts.
1964 F100/600 serial number range: 445,001-580,000.
I want to buy a new floor mats, firewall pad, and some other parts and i notice a year break at '64/65 and i just want to make sure i get the right stuff.
Thanks again! Here's pics. Will get the VIN plate later and any other shots you need.
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Sequential Unit Number 472848 = Nov/1963 Production (**Year of production has been corrected, see post # 10 & 11)
**If the Inner fenders are the "Square" style, it's most likely the front clip was replaced at some point, as only the 1965 & 66 Twin I beam two wheel drive trucks, and the 1966 F100 four wheel drive used the squared inner fenders. The straight axle trucks used the rounded inner fenders.
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**If the Inner fenders are the "Square" style, it's most likely the front clip was replaced at some point, as only the 1965 & 66 Twin I beam two wheel drive trucks, and the 1966 F100 four wheel drive used the squared inner fenders. The straight axle trucks used the rounded inner fenders.
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Last edited by James_Western_Canada; Dec 18, 2018 at 07:41 AM. Reason: year of production corrected
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Cannot be November 1964, because that would make it a 1965. More than likely, it's probably November 1963, which would make it a 1964.
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Bill: Yup, you are 100% correct, that's what I get for posting in haste before retiring for the night
I'll edit my post to reflect that.....
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I'll edit my post to reflect that.....
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The floorboards, clutch and brake pedals, steering column, and floor mat are indicating 1965/1966 and the floating gas pedal is indicating 1966 "From Serial 696,001" . A 1964 and earlier cab will have a feature on the firewall where either there is a cap covering the heater blower motor or there is a cover if no heater blower, whereas 1965/66 both have the heater blower motor on the inboard side pointing at the passengers knees.
Cab step or lack of one will also be a good determining factor. No pictures of firewall or cab step yet, but those would help to identify this one.
Chad
Cab step or lack of one will also be a good determining factor. No pictures of firewall or cab step yet, but those would help to identify this one.
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The fact that there are screws instead of rivets holding that tag on tells me it has been removed at some point. More pictures would help ID this. Cab steps and firewall looking mostly at the passengers side but also showing the cab cowl would be a good place to start.
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The fact that there are screws instead of rivets holding that tag on tells me it has been removed at some point. More pictures would help ID this. Cab steps and firewall looking mostly at the passengers side but also showing the cab cowl would be a good place to start.
Chad
Chad
I dont have pics of my cab on my phone but i did a quick internet search and my cab steps look like this:
