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Old Jul 22, 2020 | 08:15 PM
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Help in decoding the VIN


 
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Old Jul 23, 2020 | 12:21 AM
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Well a quick Google search indicates that it is 2wd, a 1966 model,
built in Michigan in June 1966
 
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Originally Posted by Kingcw1966
F10 = F100 2WD

A = 240 1V I-6.

L = Michigan Truck Assembly Plant.

878909 = 1966.
 
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Which number in the VIN will indicate what the gears are in the rear end, thank you in advance.
 
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Originally Posted by Kingcw1966
Which number in the VIN will indicate what the gears are in the rear end, thank you in advance.

None of them. VIN will only spec which engine. For other specifics, you'll want to see warranty tag.
In case of rear gears, can see id tag on rear, count revolutions etc as well.

 
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Old Jan 9, 2021 | 12:32 PM
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You'll need the warranty tag on the driver's side door. Go to this website (Decode Your '65-'66 Ford Truck VIN Tag - FORDification.info - The '61-'66 Ford Pickup Resource) and with that information, you will be able to find your gears that were placed at the factory. If they have been changed, then you will count revolutions.

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