VIN DECODE '72-'79 trucks
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VIN DECODE '72-'79 trucks
Looking at two possible parts trucks for my grandpa's old 78, figured I'd check to see if these two have similar configurations to mine. thanks so much for the help
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One VIN decode per post.
F60 = F600 2WD (gas).
E = 361 2V or 4V FT engine.
V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant.
BJ1206 = 1978.
134" Wheelbase.
T = Candyapple Red.
F602 = F600 2WD (gas), 19,200 lbs. GVWR
EA8: EA = Black Vinyl / 8 = 81B Custom Cab.
M = Clark model 285V 5 Speed Direct.
F3J:
F3 = Eaton model 15201 Two Speed Rear Axle / 6.33/8.81 / 15,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
J = Ford 5,000 lbs. Capacity Front Axle with Power Steering.
19,200 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
73 = Salt Lake City UT Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
F60 = F600 2WD (gas).
E = 361 2V or 4V FT engine.
V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant.
BJ1206 = 1978.
134" Wheelbase.
T = Candyapple Red.
F602 = F600 2WD (gas), 19,200 lbs. GVWR
EA8: EA = Black Vinyl / 8 = 81B Custom Cab.
M = Clark model 285V 5 Speed Direct.
F3J:
F3 = Eaton model 15201 Two Speed Rear Axle / 6.33/8.81 / 15,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
J = Ford 5,000 lbs. Capacity Front Axle with Power Steering.
19,200 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
73 = Salt Lake City UT Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
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F61 = F600 2WD (gas).
E = 361 2V or 4V FT engine.
C = Oakville Ontario Canada Truck Assembly Plant.
B31061 = 1967 or 1976 (this serial number could apply to both of these years).*
182" Wheelbase.
M = Wimbledon White.
F610 = F600 2WD (gas), 19,700 lbs. GVWR
DB8: DB = Medium Blue Vinyl / 8 = 81B Custom Cab.
2 = Clark model 282V 5 Speed Direct.
F3K:
F3 = Eaton model 15201 2 Speed Rear Axle / 6.33/8.81 / 15,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
K = Ford 5,500 lbs. Capacity Front Axle with Power Steering.
19,700 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
76 = Denver CO Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
*1970/79's have a Safety Standard Certification Label glued to the B pillar (door post) below the striker plate. The production date is printed at the upper left.
No Certification Label, it's a 1967.
Note: Truck pictured in post #1 is a 1973/79 "Dentside" so called because of the upper body side concave scallop line.
1967/72's are called a "Bumpside" .. as they have a raised body side scallop line.
F61 = F600 2WD (gas).
E = 361 2V or 4V FT engine.
C = Oakville Ontario Canada Truck Assembly Plant.
B31061 = 1967 or 1976 (this serial number could apply to both of these years).*
182" Wheelbase.
M = Wimbledon White.
F610 = F600 2WD (gas), 19,700 lbs. GVWR
DB8: DB = Medium Blue Vinyl / 8 = 81B Custom Cab.
2 = Clark model 282V 5 Speed Direct.
F3K:
F3 = Eaton model 15201 2 Speed Rear Axle / 6.33/8.81 / 15,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
K = Ford 5,500 lbs. Capacity Front Axle with Power Steering.
19,700 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
76 = Denver CO Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
*1970/79's have a Safety Standard Certification Label glued to the B pillar (door post) below the striker plate. The production date is printed at the upper left.
No Certification Label, it's a 1967.
Note: Truck pictured in post #1 is a 1973/79 "Dentside" so called because of the upper body side concave scallop line.
1967/72's are called a "Bumpside" .. as they have a raised body side scallop line.
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Awesome thank you so much! Great to know it's the exact same engines as the one I'm going to try to get back on the road, interesting their different transmissions. Have people found they like the clarks or NP435's better and how much of a pain would it be to switch if that's easier than finding a PTO for the NP?
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Sorry I should have been more clear the current transmission in the truck I'm going to get on the road again is a 4 speed, just wasn't sure it was worth it to swap the 5 in there if it's too much work and I can find a PTO for the NP435
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Not sure what the work would entail, as the 5er is probably a longer transmission. But the tape would tell the tale.
The PTOs have a standard 6 bolt attachment, but rotation and location would differ. Again, not sure about the engagement gear and if that is different between a NP435 vs the Clark.
Do you have a PTO already on the NP435?
Also, what kind of use are you going to see? Since those 5ers are direct, the main benefit is the space between gears. That would be more important in hill country.
The PTOs have a standard 6 bolt attachment, but rotation and location would differ. Again, not sure about the engagement gear and if that is different between a NP435 vs the Clark.
Do you have a PTO already on the NP435?
Also, what kind of use are you going to see? Since those 5ers are direct, the main benefit is the space between gears. That would be more important in hill country.
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My biggest question is if the engagement gear on all NP435's are the same, if so I can find NOS ones easy.
I don't have one on the 435 already, it'll be mainly for little projects around town, no big hauling, I don't think the 4 speed will be really any issue unless it's folk's experience that the Clarks are just so much more reliable etc that it's worth the swap. The truck spent all it's life in Seattle and did fine in the surprisingly hilly areas surrounding the city hauling lumber so I'm not too worried about the extra gear if that makes sense. Just have to find the right PTO for the 435
I don't have one on the 435 already, it'll be mainly for little projects around town, no big hauling, I don't think the 4 speed will be really any issue unless it's folk's experience that the Clarks are just so much more reliable etc that it's worth the swap. The truck spent all it's life in Seattle and did fine in the surprisingly hilly areas surrounding the city hauling lumber so I'm not too worried about the extra gear if that makes sense. Just have to find the right PTO for the 435
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I find a ton of threads here and elsewhere talking about putting a PTO on the NP435. No one mentions the gears. The outfit selling PTOs probably knows as it would be the first or second thing to check. Couple outfits listed, but you say you have sources, so I think you'll be good.
First one up with a search:
Mobile Equipment Systems - Your Mobile Hydraulic System Specialist - Mobile Equipment Systems
https://www.drivelinesnw.com/company/fife/
First one up with a search:
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https://www.drivelinesnw.com/company/fife/
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