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Old Sep 29, 2019 | 04:03 PM
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Vin Decoded

Trying to figure out information on an old dump truck my grandpa purchased. See attached photo of the vin. Any information is appreciated.
 
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Originally Posted by zsyves
Trying to figure out information on an old dump truck my grandpa purchased. See attached photo of the vin. Any information is appreciated.
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24,500 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

F70 = F700 (gas).

H = 370 2V or 4V (6.1L).

V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant.

HJ7147 = 1980.

DSO: 566645:

56 = Davenport IA Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

6645 = Domestic Special Order number, truck ordered special by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."

141" Wheelbase.

PAINT: Blank, no code.*

F702 = F700 (gas), 24,500 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

DT8: DT = Black H/D Vinyl with Caramel Appointments - Full Width Seat // 8 = 81A Conventional Standard Cab.

CD = Clark model 285 5 Speed Direct.

E3M:

E3 = Eaton model 16244 Two Speed Rear Axle / 6.50/9.04 / 17,500 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

M = Ford 7,000 lbs. Front Axle Capacity with Power Steering.

*When there is no PAINT code printed on the Certification Label, truck painted a non standard color per the original purchasers order.

This makes the truck a Domestic Special Order.

Please ask further questions in the LARGE TRUCK forum, most members of this forum have pickups.
 
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