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Old May 20, 2020 | 08:11 PM
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F800 VIN Decode Please

Hey just wondering if anyone on here might be able to help me decode this vin number from our old f800 truck. We are mainly trying to figure out what year it is and which engine.

Any help is greatly appreciated, Thanks!

 
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Originally Posted by Jayson Mark
Hey just wondering if anyone on here might be able to help me decode this vin number from our old f800 truck. We are mainly trying to figure out what year it is and which engine.

Any help is greatly appreciated, Thanks!
F80 = F800 (gas).

F = 391 4V FT engine.

U = Louisville KY Assembly Plant

896189 = 1966.

176" Wheelbase.

No COLOR code, truck painted a non standard color, making it a Domestic Special Order.

F803 = F800 (gas), 25,500 lbs. GVWR

481: 4 = Medium Beige Crush Vinyl & Medium Beige Wicker Pattern Vinyl / 81 = Standard Cab.

Q = Dana/Spicer model 5652 5 Speed Direct.

8HD:

8H = Eaton model 17800 or 17801 Two Speed Rear Axle / 7.17/9.77 / 18,500 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

D = Ford-Rockwell/Timken 7,000 lbs. Capacity Front Axle.

25,500 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

199 net HP @ 3,800 RPM

B11609:

B1 = FoMoCo of Canada Ltd., Ford Central Division.

1609 = Domestic Special Order number, truck ordered special by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."
 
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Decoded here today at 14:15 PDT, post number 290.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19380857

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