VIN/ DATA PLATE Question
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VIN/ DATA PLATE Question
I was attempting to decode my VIN/ data plate off my 69 F100. I was under the impression it came with a 390, but it came with a 360. I also found out the was no color code. Is that strange or did it happen alot? Also, is there anyway to find out what the Special Order Codes stand for? Mine says: 740410
Does anyone know what that means. Here is the complete info. Maybe you guys have a better way of decoding...
F11YRF16107
( I got the following from my research: 1969 4X4, 360, 2v, San Jose assembly, #16107 in production)
Wheelbase is 115
Max Gr. Veh. Wt is 05600
Color Code is blank
Model is F110
Cert. Net HP is 175
Body Code is 4C81
RPM is 4000
Trans Code is A (I think this means 4 spd manual NP 435???)
DSO is 740410
Axle is E5
The items I have no clue about is the color code, body code, trans code, DSO or special order codes and axle code. Do you guys have a way of decoding this? Thanks in advance for any help...
Does anyone know what that means. Here is the complete info. Maybe you guys have a better way of decoding...
F11YRF16107
( I got the following from my research: 1969 4X4, 360, 2v, San Jose assembly, #16107 in production)
Wheelbase is 115
Max Gr. Veh. Wt is 05600
Color Code is blank
Model is F110
Cert. Net HP is 175
Body Code is 4C81
RPM is 4000
Trans Code is A (I think this means 4 spd manual NP 435???)
DSO is 740410
Axle is E5
The items I have no clue about is the color code, body code, trans code, DSO or special order codes and axle code. Do you guys have a way of decoding this? Thanks in advance for any help...
Last edited by SFC DAVIS; Oct 23, 2003 at 11:39 AM.
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The 360 was more common than the 390.
Your experience is not unusual. This is a well- documented but little understood phenomenon. 352s and 360s have a mysterious ability to turn into a 390 during a sale, but then re-pumpkin themselves into their original form at midnight, in the quiet of the night when no one is looking.
Seriously , though, sorry about that.
The 360 is actually a good engine. Some call it a modified boat anchor, but I have found it to be as sturdy and reliable as the other FE motors. I will take a 360 over a 335 or 385 series motor any day.
I'm sorry I cannot help with the other items, though!
Your experience is not unusual. This is a well- documented but little understood phenomenon. 352s and 360s have a mysterious ability to turn into a 390 during a sale, but then re-pumpkin themselves into their original form at midnight, in the quiet of the night when no one is looking.
Seriously , though, sorry about that.
The 360 is actually a good engine. Some call it a modified boat anchor, but I have found it to be as sturdy and reliable as the other FE motors. I will take a 360 over a 335 or 385 series motor any day.
I'm sorry I cannot help with the other items, though!
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Don't know what to tell ya on the color code
Body 4C81= Conventional
Trans= NP435
Axle (I think) is a DANA 60 with 3.54 gears
This is all from 67 info, so if it changed by 69 feel free to correct me
Body 4C81= Conventional
Trans= NP435
Axle (I think) is a DANA 60 with 3.54 gears
This is all from 67 info, so if it changed by 69 feel free to correct me
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That's more than I had before. Thanks. I'm beginning to think my truck has had a hard life. The bed is a 67 I think. Has no reflectors in below the tail lights nor on the side, nor marks from where they should be. I believe 68 and up they were required. It' doesn't change my mind about the old thing though. I wouldn't trade it for a new one. Just makes me wonder what all it's been through.
Thanks Again.
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http://www.mercurypickup.com/1968_ford_serial.htm
this should help....... click home then find year.
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this should help....... click home then find year.
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If you still have the original carpet or rubber mat you may fine what you are looking for. When I restored my 69 Ranger to a pro-street under the old blue carpet was a yellow plant assembly code sheet with alot of info to my truck.
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Your correct on the bed probably being a 67. 68 and after they did require refectors, at least that it what one of my books says.
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Let's see if I can help.
Wheelbase is 115 =115"
Max Gr. Veh. Wt is 05600
Color Code is blank
Model is F110 = F100- 4x4 w/5600 lb gvw
Cert. Net HP is 175 @ RPM is 4000
Body Code is 4C81
4=
C =Interior ? = Green woven seats ?
81 = Conventional = Styleside
Trans Code is A (I think this means 4 spd manual NP 435???)
Correct
DSO is 740410 = 74 = Seattle | 0410 actual order number.
Axle is E5 = Locking Dana 60 4:10 ratio
Wheelbase is 115 =115"
Max Gr. Veh. Wt is 05600
Color Code is blank
Model is F110 = F100- 4x4 w/5600 lb gvw
Cert. Net HP is 175 @ RPM is 4000
Body Code is 4C81
4=
C =Interior ? = Green woven seats ?
81 = Conventional = Styleside
Trans Code is A (I think this means 4 spd manual NP 435???)
Correct
DSO is 740410 = 74 = Seattle | 0410 actual order number.
Axle is E5 = Locking Dana 60 4:10 ratio