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Old Dec 7, 2019 | 03:36 PM
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Please help decode VIN

Please help me decode the following VIN plates. I'm interested in purchasing one of the trucks and I would really appreciate help identifying what I would be buying. Thank you, Brad

 
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Old Dec 7, 2019 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Brad Marcak
Please help me decode the following Warranty Plate:

C61 = C600 Tilt Cab (gas).

A = 370 2V

V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant.

EC7780 = 1979.

175" Wheelbase.

M = Wimbledon White.

C612 = C600 Tilt Cab (gas), 23000 lbs. GVWR

4A8: 4A = Black Heavy Duty Vinyl - Full Width Seat / 8 = 91A Standard Cab.

J2: J = California Emissions / 2 = Clark model 282V 5 Speed Direct.

E2M:

E2 = Eaton model 16244 Two Speed Rear Axle / 6.17/8.58 / 17,500 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

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

23,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

71 = Los Angeles (SoCal) Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2019 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Brad Marcak
Please help me decode the following Warranty Plate

D70 = C700 Tilt Cab (diesel).

B = Caterpillar model V190-3208 636 cid 8 Cylinder Diesel or Cummins model KT450 1150 cid 6 Cylinder Diesel.

V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant.

CG9691 = 1978.

205" Wheelbase.

M = Wimbledon White.

D703 = C700 Tilt Cab (diesel), 24000 lbs. GVWR

4A8: 4A = Black Heavy Duty Vinyl - Full Width Seat / 8 = 91A Standard Cab.

B6: B = Fan Clutch less sound package or engine less California Emission / 6 = Clark model 390V 5 Speed Direct.

E2M:

E2 = Eaton model 16244 Two Speed Rear Axle / 6.17/8.58 / 17,500 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

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

24,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

422193:

42 = Cleveland OH Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

2193 = Domestic Special Order number, truck ordered special by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."
 
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Old Dec 7, 2019 | 06:59 PM
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Bill,

Thank you! Really appreciate your expertise!

Best regards,

Brad
 
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