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Old Sep 3, 2020 | 12:24 PM
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Help! Vin decode P400

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Recently purchased a "1956"? P400 Vanette
Vin P40-BV-N71593. Needing to order brake parts and things don't look right for 1956 year model.

 
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Is that the VIN that shows on the title?

There is no brake info in the VIN anyway. Ford put a warranty plate on most trucks and cutaways that indicated color, model, trans, axle etc. Even then, the brakes could vary.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2020 | 12:49 PM
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Yes that is the same Vin as on the title.
I understand that the Vin won't give me brake info. Wanting the VIN decoded to see for sure what the truck is because as we are looking for parts we find p350 model in 1956 but not P400. Trying to find out if - according to Vin it is actually a 1956 or not. P400 seems to be a newer model # than 1956
 
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