Ford C700 Vin Decode
C70 = C700 gas
D = 330 2V HD
U = Louisville Assembly Plant
B40494 = 1967 Series Number. (It's also a 1976 series number, but your assembly plant would be V in 1976 and model code C700 wasn't used in 1976, so we'll go with 1967)
153 = 153 inch wheelbase
No color code. Painted a non-standard color, note the truck is a special order
C700 = C700 gas 24,000lbs GVWR
691 = This is interior info, my source isn't complete so I do not have this info.
L = Clark model 2651-V1 OR 2653-V1 five speed direct transmission
74 = Timken model H140 Single Speed Rear Axle / 6.40-1 / 17,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
No Front Axle code. For '64 to '69 only optional axles were indicated. Thus, it's the "standard equipment" axle, probably 7,000lbs capacity.
24000 = 24.000lbs GVWR
164 3800 = 164 Certified Net HP @ 3800RPM
610402
61 = Dallas District Code
0402 = Special Order Number
I'll be back on the axle. If something doesn't line up, let me know and I'll double check.
Edit: I found the axle code. Post 200 & 201 here, same trans and rear axle in a '66 C700:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...decode-14.html
Last edited by 85e150; Apr 24, 2021 at 06:36 PM. Reason: axle update








