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Old Sep 26, 2019 | 06:03 PM
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can someone please tell me what these numbers on my 56 f100 mean.they are stamped on the plate by the drivers side
F10D6N15085-(or 985)
500J 110
120 3900
TRANS 3
AXEL 392
COLOR R
30L262913 P
 
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Originally Posted by HILLBILLY BOB
Can someone please tell me what these numbers on my 56 F100 mean? They are stamped on the plate by the drivers side.

F10D6N15085 (or 985) // 5000 / 110 / 120 / 3900 / TRANS 3 / AXLE 392 / COLOR R / 30L262913 P
F10 = F100.

D = 223 1V I-6.

6 = 1956.

N = Norfolk VA Assembly Plant

15085 or 15985 = 1956 Numerical Sequence of Assembly, the trucks specific serial number.

5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

110" Wheelbase.

120 net HP @ 3900 RPM

3 Speed Manual Transmission.

Spicer 44 Rear Axle / 3.92-1.

R = Torch Red.

30L262913P - 30L = Assembled November (L) 30, 1955 / Balance of production code 262913P cannot be decoded.

Parts catalog example of Rating Plate:
 
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