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Old Apr 23, 2020 | 08:46 PM
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65 “wrongbed”


can’t figure out vin doesn’t look like the vin out of trucks of that year 65 f100 4x4
 
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Old Apr 24, 2020 | 12:01 AM
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It a Canadian built truck. I can decode it tomorrow if someone else doesn't do it first. Too late for me tonight.

 
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Old Apr 24, 2020 | 09:48 AM
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120" wheelbase, must be a 4x4 and probably a color that was not a standard color in the U.S.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2020 | 01:03 PM
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6991020L4-209521A

6 = Ford 6 cyl.
99 = Styleside Pickup
10 = 100 Series
20 = 120 inch wheelbase
L = Left Hand Drive
4 = unknown to me

209521 - Numerical sequence of assembly - 1965 model year
A = 0 - 6,000 Lbs GVW

03 = Medium green crush vinyl and medium green wicker pattern vinyl - 81A - Standard Cab

DD = Ivy Green

3.70:1 rear axle ratio

F100 = Conventional Series Light Duty Models

120 = Wheelbase in inches

5,600 = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

SP = 240 6 cyl.

3M/D = Ford medium duty 3-speed manual
 
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Old Apr 24, 2020 | 06:53 PM
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I'm thinking the 4 after the L must mean 4 wheel drive. I'm not sure how many Candian built pre-1966 4x4 trucks I've seen plates for - might be the first one for me.The decode section in the Canadian manuals doesn't list exactly what that means.

 
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Old Apr 24, 2020 | 07:27 PM
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The 4 meaning 4x4 would be my guess too. I have never seen a 2 for 2whl dr
 
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