1973 F350 Decode
#1
08-22-2021, 03:51 PM
1973 F350 Decode
Seems like the people in here are pretty noledgeable and I’m wondering if anybody could tell me what the original spec of my truck are I know it’s a super camper special from 73 but I’m curious about the other specs of it the vin is f35hrr06419. It’s been converted to 4wd
#2
08-22-2021, 05:48 PM
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F35 = F350 pickup
H = 390 2BBL
R = San Jose assembly plant
R06419 = 1973 series number
You should have a plate with other info regarding transmission and axle etc. But if it's been converted to 4WD, unless there is a "build sheet" from whoever converted it, you'll have to check axles for numbers stamped on them or otherwise ID them.
Post moved. You won't get much traction in the wrong forum in an old thread. So here's your own thread to run this truck down.
F35 = F350 pickup
H = 390 2BBL
R = San Jose assembly plant
R06419 = 1973 series number
You should have a plate with other info regarding transmission and axle etc. But if it's been converted to 4WD, unless there is a "build sheet" from whoever converted it, you'll have to check axles for numbers stamped on them or otherwise ID them.
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#3
08-23-2021, 01:14 AM
Welcome to FTE!
Post moved. You won't get much traction in the wrong forum in an old thread. So here's your own thread to run this truck down.
F35 = F350 pickup
H = 390 2BBL
R = San Jose assembly plant
R06419 = 1973 series number
You should have a plate with other info regarding transmission and axle etc. But if it's been converted to 4WD, unless there is a "build sheet" from whoever converted it, you'll have to check axles for numbers stamped on them or otherwise ID them.
Post moved. You won't get much traction in the wrong forum in an old thread. So here's your own thread to run this truck down.
F35 = F350 pickup
H = 390 2BBL
R = San Jose assembly plant
R06419 = 1973 series number
You should have a plate with other info regarding transmission and axle etc. But if it's been converted to 4WD, unless there is a "build sheet" from whoever converted it, you'll have to check axles for numbers stamped on them or otherwise ID them.
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#12
01-31-2023, 03:22 AM
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Wouldn't there be a Warranty Plate on the driver's door as well? The Certification Labels I've seen only occasionally have the full info printed on them, but the Warranty Plate should have at least more of what you are looking for.
Why would a 2wd truck have a front Axle GAWR? Never had an older 2wd truck myself, so just curious if that's a thing. Seems there might be a precedent for a front load rating, but I've only associated them with 4wd front axles/differentials.
Were you told it was a conversion, or did you determine that from your own inspection?
Lots of things happen in 50 years of life of a truck, but as many here will tell you, converting a Ford to 4wd was not such an easy task as to have many actually go through with it.
There are some good ones here showing it can certainly be done, but it ain't for the faint of heart!
Paul
Why would a 2wd truck have a front Axle GAWR? Never had an older 2wd truck myself, so just curious if that's a thing. Seems there might be a precedent for a front load rating, but I've only associated them with 4wd front axles/differentials.
Were you told it was a conversion, or did you determine that from your own inspection?
Lots of things happen in 50 years of life of a truck, but as many here will tell you, converting a Ford to 4wd was not such an easy task as to have many actually go through with it.
There are some good ones here showing it can certainly be done, but it ain't for the faint of heart!
Paul
#13
01-31-2023, 04:14 AM
Wouldn't there be a Warranty Plate on the driver's door as well? The Certification Labels I've seen only occasionally have the full info printed on them, but the Warranty Plate should have at least more of what you are looking for.
Why would a 2wd truck have a front Axle GAWR? Never had an older 2wd truck myself, so just curious if that's a thing. Seems there might be a precedent for a front load rating, but I've only associated them with 4wd front axles/differentials.
Were you told it was a conversion, or did you determine that from your own inspection?
Lots of things happen in 50 years of life of a truck, but as many here will tell you, converting a Ford to 4wd was not such an easy task as to have many actually go through with it.
There are some good ones here showing it can certainly be done, but it ain't for the faint of heart!
Paul
Why would a 2wd truck have a front Axle GAWR? Never had an older 2wd truck myself, so just curious if that's a thing. Seems there might be a precedent for a front load rating, but I've only associated them with 4wd front axles/differentials.
Were you told it was a conversion, or did you determine that from your own inspection?
Lots of things happen in 50 years of life of a truck, but as many here will tell you, converting a Ford to 4wd was not such an easy task as to have many actually go through with it.
There are some good ones here showing it can certainly be done, but it ain't for the faint of heart!
Paul
#14
01-31-2023, 01:43 PM
Lead Driver
Gotcha. Yeah an extended wheelbase truck would have only been 2wd I'm pretty sure.
It should also have the spare tire compartment there on the passenger side of the bed. But it would also have come with the same narrow (34-ish inches) frame width in the rear as a high-boy. So there are other clues to be had if you want to keep digging, but it doesn't sound like it's needed at this point.
I still wonder about the front F35 and the GAWR though. Maybe body parts were swapped as well.
Seems like you can tell if it's 2 or 4 wheel drive just from the first three or four digits of the VIN.
Anyway, I'm obviously not the expert here, so someone else will hopefully have anything to add for your information.
Good luck and have fun with the truck.
Paul
It should also have the spare tire compartment there on the passenger side of the bed. But it would also have come with the same narrow (34-ish inches) frame width in the rear as a high-boy. So there are other clues to be had if you want to keep digging, but it doesn't sound like it's needed at this point.
I still wonder about the front F35 and the GAWR though. Maybe body parts were swapped as well.
Seems like you can tell if it's 2 or 4 wheel drive just from the first three or four digits of the VIN.
Anyway, I'm obviously not the expert here, so someone else will hopefully have anything to add for your information.
Good luck and have fun with the truck.
Paul
#15
01-31-2023, 04:07 PM
Gotcha. Yeah an extended wheelbase truck would have only been 2wd I'm pretty sure.
It should also have the spare tire compartment there on the passenger side of the bed. But it would also have come with the same narrow (34-ish inches) frame width in the rear as a high-boy. So there are other clues to be had if you want to keep digging, but it doesn't sound like it's needed at this point.
I still wonder about the front F35 and the GAWR though. Maybe body parts were swapped as well.
Seems like you can tell if it's 2 or 4 wheel drive just from the first three or four digits of the VIN.
Anyway, I'm obviously not the expert here, so someone else will hopefully have anything to add for your information.
Good luck and have fun with the truck.
Paul
It should also have the spare tire compartment there on the passenger side of the bed. But it would also have come with the same narrow (34-ish inches) frame width in the rear as a high-boy. So there are other clues to be had if you want to keep digging, but it doesn't sound like it's needed at this point.
I still wonder about the front F35 and the GAWR though. Maybe body parts were swapped as well.
Seems like you can tell if it's 2 or 4 wheel drive just from the first three or four digits of the VIN.
Anyway, I'm obviously not the expert here, so someone else will hopefully have anything to add for your information.
Good luck and have fun with the truck.
Paul
Serial Number
140 = WB
U = Med. Lime Met. 5021-HS
F-356 = 9500 GVW
6 = Green
3 = Lt. Green/Med. Green Vinyl
4 = Styleside Pick-Up
A = New Process 435 4 Speed
71 = Los Angeles
27 = Dana 70 (7400) 4.10
J = W/Power Strg
Vin
F35 = F-350
H = 390 2v 255HP 8.6:1 2-BBL
R = San Jose
R06419 = 6,419 built in January of 73
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