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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 10:32 AM
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Ford c series vin decoder

Can anyone give me some info? I don't know where to go for big trucks..I can only find info up to f350s

C70DUA59496

Was told its a 67
 
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 03:34 PM
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Some info from the VIN. Axle, transmission and other info is on the warranty tag on the door. Make sure the VIN on that matches the VIN on your title and frame.

C70 = C700 gas

D = 330 2V HD FT gas V8

U = Louisville Assembly Plant. (This agrees with it being a 1967 as after 9/69, all trucks were assembled at the Kentucky Truck Plant, code "V")

A59496 = 1967 numerical sequence. (1976 uses a similar series, but the assembly plant indicates it being prior to 9/69)

No color code, special order.

175 = 175 inch wheelbase

C702 = C700 gas, 25,500lbs GVWR, Hydraulic brakes, except state of PA.

191 = This is upholstery, seat type, cab type. The source I have is unclear and incomplete. Best I can figure you have a standard cab.

L = Clark model 2651-V1 OR 2653-V1, 5 speed direct transmission

8Q = I don't have axle info and can't find this code in earlier decodes. Based on those that are close to that number/letter combo, you could have a single speed axle in the 7s. Do you have a single speed, no red button on the shifter? There is no front axle code, so whatever was standard and no power steering.
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8Q = Eaton model 1790-A-91A single speed rear axle, 18,500 lbs capacity, 7.17 ratio. (But this truck has a two speed in it....)

25500 = 25,500lbs GVWR

164 3800 = 164 certified net HP @ 3800 RPM

I can't make out the last number, but it's the district code, (first 2 digits) and special order number.

I'll try to find the axle code again.




 

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Old Feb 19, 2021 | 03:03 PM
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Vin tag..can someone please decode futher
 
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Old Feb 19, 2021 | 06:53 PM
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See post 2.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2021 | 07:09 PM
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Was told it has 2 spd rear...I don't know about the shifter. I'm interested in buying her so I don't have all info yet. It's a tilt cab. Also tilt bed. Yellow paint. Daully rear but also has additional helper Axle
 
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Old Feb 19, 2021 | 07:14 PM
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Yes red button on shifter..I see it in my pics
 
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Old Feb 19, 2021 | 07:23 PM
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I can't see the shifter in those pictures. If it has a two speed, it will have a switch like this on the stick, with wires running down through the floor.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cole-Hersee...-/292031183814

And from the driver side, you can look at the axle and see the 2 speed shifter mechanism similar to the one in this picture:

https://i286.photobucket.com/albums/...svsgtvhhi.jpeg

 
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Old Feb 19, 2021 | 07:25 PM
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Yes
 
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Old Feb 19, 2021 | 07:25 PM
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OK, two speed is good.

Is this thing a runner?

Body parts and glass are hard to come by as they are not reproduced.

I was typing that all up when you posted about the red button.

That it has the Dayton style wheels is a plus. No widowmakers, and tubeless conversion pretty easy if you want.

Looks like a little work might be required on the PTO and hydraulic controls....
 
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Old Feb 19, 2021 | 07:28 PM
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Not a runner but not frozen. A shame it's hydraulic brakes tho. Was hoping for air..I just stumbled upon it for sale. Wasn't really looking. As far as parts I understand. But I'll make do lol.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2021 | 07:39 PM
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Would appear to have power steering
 
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Old Feb 19, 2021 | 07:42 PM
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Wait...I'm wrong haha. Not power steering..think that for the tilt cab
 
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That looks like a PS pump.

Cab is springs and a strong back to tilt.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2021 | 07:48 PM
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Check that VIN vs. the title and the vin stamped into the right frame rail just fore or aft of the axle.

If the door was ever replaced, they might have left the old tag on there. Unlikely, but not impossible.

If you had PS, it should have been an optional axle and it should have a front axle code. (based on info provided by Numberdummy and by the Master Parts Catalog)
 
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Old Feb 19, 2021 | 07:52 PM
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Vin n title match..I'll check the frame. I wasn't sure if it was power steering or not. Though maybe the cab was power assist
 
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