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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 11:54 AM
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Who has the earliest E99?

This one is from 11-97!!






Recently, I had this OBS with a build date of 12-97!!!




 
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 12:04 PM
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quite interesting
my dad purchased one that was delivered in 1/98. it was recently totaled by the 2nd owner whom i work with, i will see if i can find out the build date. had 390k BTW with no major repairs other than the usual and 3 transmissions(18k camper)
 
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 12:11 PM
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So...what model year is that OBS considered to be?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 12:20 PM
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IMO 98, but dont ask for wipers for a 98 f350 lol
we called my dads early 99 a 98, and my 97 with build date of 9/97 i called a 98 too, because it was funny
 
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Walleye Hunter
So...what model year is that OBS considered to be?
The OBS is a ‘97.

The SD is a ‘99.



They’d BOTH be a ‘98 based on the build dates. But, there was no OBS or SD F250/350 in 1998 model year.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 03:56 PM
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Not quite sure about the VIN on that 1999, but it appears that there were 126 built before it.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by cleatus12r
Not quite sure about the VIN on that 1999, but it appears that there were 126 built before it.

Hmmm. Were all SD’s built in Kentucky?

Does that mean 9827 were built before the OBS? Just at that plant???
 
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 04:52 PM
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05/98 with 185,000 miles still kickin.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 08:06 AM
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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 08:07 AM
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Chassis is Jan 1 of 98. Engine 12/24/97
 
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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by cjfarm11
Chassis is Jan 1 of 98. Engine 12/24/97
Thats pretty early!!

If Cleatus’s extrapolation of the vin is correct, they built a LOT of them in a couple of months!!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 10:33 AM
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Very much so. Is your E99 a 250?
 
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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by cjfarm11
Very much so. Is your E99 a 250?
It belongs to a friend. Yes, F250. Ignore the F350 and 6.0 badges the PO put on....
 
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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 08:15 PM
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@SkySkiJason I don't have an E99, but I want you to know IF I were to ever end up a single man I want to move where you are. Every time you post a pic from your area I can't help but notice how awesome the area is.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 11:01 PM
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@SkySkiJason I don't have an E99, but I want you to know IF I were to ever end up a single man I want to move where you are. Every time you post a pic from your area I can't help but notice how awesome the area is.
Lol. I am really, really spoiled and greatly love it here. Come visit sometime!!

 
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