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Old Nov 28, 2021 | 06:14 PM
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Ford F350 vin decode

Hey guys. I just picked up a early 70s Custom F350 and I'm trying to decode the Vin. Mostly trying to find a year. The websites told me everything but the year. Or I'm just not understanding it. The Vin is F35BKL86800. I'm not seeing anything about a L86800. A lot of them have F----- and other letters but not an L. Also I was curious to why they didn't fill out the codes for the Axle, trim, trans, etc. They're just blank. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
 
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You need to look at the Safety Certification sticker (white sticker) on the dvrs side B pillar. See this one... 2-79... (FYI it is a Bronco, but this was just to show you a example of that to look for). It is a Feb 1979 manufactured vehicle. And the Warranty Plate on the dvrs door end edge to get the other info.



 
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L86800 indicates a build date of June 1971...
 
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