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Thanks! Here I was thinking I've spent the past few years restoring a 1965 hahaha maybe I'll hunt for the proper engine. Thank you again for your support on this forum, you are amazing.
Thanks! Here I was thinking I've spent the past few years restoring a 1965 hahaha maybe I'll hunt for the proper engine. Thank you again for your support on this forum, you are amazing.
It's a 1966.
The dead bang give-away is the Y VIN engine code and the Numerical Sequence of Assembly (803091 - last 6 digits of the VIN) that decodes to a 1966 assembled January 1966 (edited into post #2).
Correct V8 for 1965/67 F100/350: 352 2V
4th digit of the VIN is the engine code. D = 1965 352 2V // Y = 1966/67 352 2V
F10YD803091 is the door tag warranty code.
So, is the Y correct?
Did it start live as a V8? what else can I check?
I'll look at the frame code tomorrow in case the door was replaced some time.
TIBI,
I know you mentioned you've been working on this truck for a few years now, but have you ever compared the VIN stamped on the frame to the VIN on the door tag? Maybe you should check to ensure they are the same....sometimes doors get changed out but the owner does not exchange the VIN door tag. You could have a '66 door on a '65 truck............ it's worth checking if you haven't already......although it may not make much difference to you if you aren't doing a concourse-correct rebuild.
I know it happens because I have had one truck without any door tag and another with two different VINs , frame vs. door numbers.
F10JD638359 is what is on the frame. It's funny I've never taken notice of the numbers anywhere on the vehicle. The "6" of the warranty # is difficult to read. Engine says C5AE-6015-F then a few other digits... "?A14" I dont know what the first digit might be. On the transmission there is 5A12 stamped separately then two lines: G5AR with 7009 below it. The rear diff has 5A9 5A11 DIFF and 26 stamped in various places. I have photos of all those if I'm not being clear.
Great help NumberD & RangerMM! Seems like there is conclusive evidence that the door was replaced at some point, and that the engine, trans & rear dif are all original. From what I understand, the "A" code on the engine means 240 but it is possible that it could be a 300. However, not likely. Furthermore, the surest way to check is to measure the piston travel. I think I'll do that while my gaskets are in the mail, and the manifolds await reassembly. If I come across anyone that re-manufactures door tags I might get one made.
TIBI,
It appears that somewhere along the line someone updated the brake master cylinder on your truck as well. A '66 truck would have originally been equipped with a single pot reservoir unit. Your photo depicts a two reservoir unit. This update is a highly encouraged change as it makes for a much safer truck. The dual pot master cylinder units came in '67 and later model trucks.
Need help decoding my wifes "65" F100 Warranty tag reads as follows. F11DE613717 any help would awesome looking to start the restoration of it in the coming month need to know what we are dealing with. WB 120, Color WM, Model F110, Body B81, Trans N, Axle 08 thank you.
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