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Nov 30, 2019 | 02:50 PM

Drjoe642

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Help with a VIN

Hey Y’all,
i just picked up a 1978 F150 and was a bit confused about a few things. I used the link for looking up VIN from an older thread but still am confused. My VIN is F14SNAE8119.

the F14 means F150
S is 400ci motor
N- Norfolk (?)
AE8119??

any ideas?

Joe

Nov 30, 2019 | 03:02 PM

72rtchallenger

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To my knowledge the remaining six characters is a numeric code for the vehicle build sequence an . In some cases there could be two letters and four numbers or six numbers instead
There is another tag with more info on the drivers door if I remember and N - Norfolk, VA,, F14 - F150 4 Wheel Drive I believe ,an if you get the other tag data I know Numbers Dummy and couple others can decode with proper info,,

Nov 30, 2019 | 03:35 PM

Idaho Highboy

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This post explains the VINs. Good luck !

Link: https://www.ford-trucks.com/how-tos/...-trucks-561224

- IH

Nov 30, 2019 | 04:25 PM

alans77crew

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Post a pic of the warranty tag on the drivers side door and some one will decode it for you

Nov 30, 2019 | 04:27 PM

NumberDummy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Drjoe642

VIN: F14SNAE8119.

F14 = F150 Regular Cab 4WD Pickup.

S = 400 2V

N = Norfolk VA Assembly Plant.

AE8119 = 1978.

Warranty Plate riveted to the left door face below the latch. Post a pic of it or type the info.