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Old Feb 5, 2020 | 01:35 PM
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78 & 79 Vin Decoder

I just acquired 2 F-350s RWDs. wondering if someone of you professionals could decode the vins please.

#1- 1978 F-350 Vin: F37SNCA3298

# 2- 1979 F- 350 Vin: E14BBEJ2934-- Now I know this one starts with a E which I am figuring it maybe a vans number. The question is will a van door fit on a truck?? because this door is attached to a truck I promise you I took the pic of the door plate.
 
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F37 = 2 wheel drive Chassis and cab (F350)
S = 400 2-bbl.
N = Norfolk assembly plant

CA = 1978 model year

E14 = E150 Cargo Van
B = 300ci inline 6
B = assembly plant
EJ = 1979 model year

Most likely the door was switched from a van - I do believe they are the same.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2020 | 02:23 PM
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If you want to find the VIN for the 2nd F350 you need to check the frame:

 
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And what about the (Safety Certification) white sticker on the B pillar on the 2nd truck? What are its #'s? And does the door have a one piece lift handle to open or a thumb push button to open handle? And a flat handle to open on the inside ? (It's behind the arm rest). I do not think the van door will work because the front bottom curve to work with the front tire.


 
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I agree the doors are not interchangeable, most likely the door was changed at one point. As far as the E to start the VIN number, I feel sure its a F, the rivet holding the plate on is right at the bottom of the letter, it could be mistaken as a E. But here is the issue, the title shows it to be a E so it was a misprint when the title was done after the door was changed. Im going to find the VIN number on the frame first chance I get.
 
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The VIN number also shows it has a 300 6 cylinder, not the case a 460 reside under the hood.
 
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If that were really an F14, that would mean it was a 4wd F150.
 
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lets say it was a F14, the fourth letter is a B and I think thats represent a 300 6 cylinder. Was a 300 available in a 150 4x4 ??
 

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lets say it was a F14, the fourth letter is a B and I think thats represent a 300 6 cylinder. Was a 300 available in a 150 4x4 ??
Yep that's what i had, before an FE swap
 
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Econolines were assembled in Lorain OH, 5th digit of the VIN Assembly Plant code: H
 
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