I do not have the axle codes for 1965 in front of me but Numberdummy or Chad could help there. The DSO would be a guess based on where the truck was built and the area where you assume it was from new. It would be unknown if it is a 6 digit DSO.

 

1964/65 Warranty Plate is the same.

The OP listed the correct frame VIN frame in post #6. The truck was assembled in Dallas, so it could have been ordered from DSO 61 = Dallas or DSO 62 = Houston.

Truck originally came with the 240 I-6 and 3 M/T .. The 9" rear axle code was likely 08 = 3.50-1.

 

I would most definitely check your frame # against the # on your title. Just to be sure.

 

In Post #1, the OP says, "F10YD803091 is the door tag warranty code."
Indicating a 66 F100 2WD, powered by a 352/V8 powerplant, built in Dallas, TX Jan/'66.

in Post #6, the OP says, "F10JD638359 is what is on the frame."
Indicating a '65 F100 2WD, powered by a 240/6cyl built in Dallas, TX Jan/'65. My money is on this VIN being the original VIN for the truck.

Since we now know the frame VIN is different from the door VIN - the F10YD- door tag is is more than likely what came on the replacement / donor door from a '66. What should have happened was when the door was replaced, the original Warranty Data Plate should have been removed from the wrecked door and placed on the new donor door. I suspect such an oversight was common back in the day......

Good Point, Masked Rider, since the frame VIN and door VIN don't match, best to confirm what the title VIN is.....I would like to bet the title VIN matches the frame VIN!

BarnieTrk

 

There's a pic of the little darlin' in post #1.

 

I'll keep my fingers crossed that the tittle matches the frame.

 

Fritz - Fingers crossed for ^^ I'll agree - hopefully you have no dog in that race. I agree with you though, first thing I check when buying one of these old trucks or any vintage vehicle.

Frame swaps are fine but they usually want to title a vehicle by that frame VIN or stamp a whole new one and so now instead of owning a 1960's vehicle you suddenly realize it is titled as a 1991 Crown Vic or a 2019 Custom. Sort of a shame in those cases just from a resale perspective. Not a worry for some, though.

Chad

 

I built a Corba replica car kit many years. Only those that owned the real thing could tell it was a replica. It was one very fast ride. The State of Kali put me through HELL getting it registered, even though I had the paper work from the kit company. It was a fun car till it was stolen.

 

So, ThinkItBuildIt,
Have you looked to see if the frame VIN matches the VIN on the title....or are you a bit scared to look?

I don't blame you..........

BarnieTrk

 

I drove the thing on a hope and prayer from TX to CA about 4 years ago after my buddy passed away and his wife sold me the truck. It broke down many times, plenty of stores along the way: hitch hikers, coyote attacking the dog, armed drunken park ranger, some friendly prison release papers. Pretty fun stories. When I got to DMV they said the TX title didn't match the VIN. Which leads me to believe that I made a grievous error not checking the frame. Knowing CA, I probably had to pay to have the vin changed, and now I'll have to pay again. I'll let y'all know. Thanks again all.

 

I suspect your TX DMV only compared the title VIN to the VIN on the door. You have since determined that the door VIN doesn't match the VIN on the frame due to the door being changed out while the original Warranty Data Plate from the original door was not changed with it. I'm sure you are not the first guy to run into this problem. Luckily for you it isn't 1981,,,, because these days you can have a new Warranty Data Plate made - back then such a service was not available.

I'll ask again - does the VIN on the title match the frame VIN? If so, I would guess your situation will not be as difficult as it would be if the title VIN does NOT match the frame VIN. If it does not match, it does not make it immpossible, just not as easy. Before you put much more time, effort and $$ into this truck, I would highly recommend you prioritize this issue as #1 to rectify.

I have not had to deal with this issue, but, I suspect there are folks here that have, maybe even from CA....... but first it needs to be made known what puzzle pieces you have - you need to confirm/deny that the title/frame VINs match.......... FTE is here to help ya, TIBI...

BarnieTrk

 

I suspect your TX DMV only compared the title VIN to the VIN on the door. You have since determined that the door VIN doesn't match the VIN on the frame due to the door being changed out while the original Warranty Data Plate from the original door was not changed with it. I'm sure you are not the first guy to run into this problem. Luckily for you it isn't 1981,,,, because these days you can have a new Warranty Data Plate made - back then such a service was not available.

I'll ask again - does the VIN on the title match the frame VIN? If so, I would guess your situation will not be as difficult as it would be if the title VIN does NOT match the frame VIN. If it does not match, it does not make it immpossible, just not as easy. Before you put much more time, effort and $$ into this truck, I would highly recommend you prioritize this issue as #1 to rectify.

I have not had to deal with this issue, but, I suspect there are folks here that have, maybe even from CA....... but first it needs to be made known what puzzle pieces you have - you need to confirm/deny that the title/frame VINs match.......... FTE is here to help ya, TIBI...

BarnieTrk

 

I am new to this site, and this format in general. I am sure someone will tell me that I am in the wrong place. I have a 1966 P40 stepvan, just bought. It NEEDS work. VIN number is P40ALE12141 Can someone tell me how to or decode this for me. I will upload photos once I figure out how to do that. Thank you

 

Best thing would be to start a new thread. Label it VIN decode and someone like ND or Chad will decode it for you. I don't think you can upload pictures until you have a least 5 posts.

 

P40 = P400 (Gas) Parcel Delivery Van
A = 240 6 cylinder
L = Michigan Truck Assembly Plant
E12,141 = Numerical Sequence of Assembly = D82,001 through G30,000 is 1969.

So, given those last 6 digits it appears this would be a 1969 model year instead of a 1966.