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Old Mar 24, 2022 | 08:08 AM
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Ford F600 vin decode.

I need help decoding a vin for a 1973 Ford F600.
 
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Thread moved. I will get back to you later today.
 
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F60 = F600 gas 4x2

K = 477 4V Super Duty gas V8

V = Kentucky Truck Plant

U21209 = 1974 numerical series

212 = 212 inch wheelbase

No color code. Usually this means the color is a special order. U-haul? see below.

F601 = F600 gas 2WD, 17,000 lbs GVWR

4 8 = Standard cab. I do not have upholstery or seat info.

M = Clark model 285V five speed direct transmission

No rear axle code. Probably part of the special order

2 = Ford 5,500 lb capacity front axle without power steering

17000 = 17,000 lbs GVWR

870187
87 = body company
0187 = special order number

This is the second truck like this I can remember decoding recently. A real oddball. Is this a U-haul truck? A 477 Super Duty engine with a 17,000 GVWR. Usually you find a 330 FT engine in trucks with that GVWR.

Any questions or if something doesn't line up, let me know.
 
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OK I knew this was familiar. How is it you have this same truck?

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post20158669
 
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