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Old Apr 21, 2022 | 10:15 PM
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1954 C900 COE decode

HI, is the 5th digit the year? C90K4H
27000 116 151 3600
5DIR 717-977 R 25AC1-1008
 
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Old Apr 21, 2022 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by gjinc
HI, is the 5th digit the year? C90K4H
27000 116 151 3600
5DIR 717-977 R 25AC1-1008
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No, not on an 11 digit VIN. The year is determined by the last digits of the vin, unless that is a 17 digit that you have shortened front and back. Or earlier 11 digit VIN..... (EDIT, SEE BELOW)

Post a picture of the plate for a decode.
 

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Old Apr 22, 2022 | 05:36 AM
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Think I found my answer, this chart only goes to the C600 but would figure it to be the same thru the c900
Does not show what the "K" engine code would be.
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That guide only works for the years shown. Post the picture of the plate or at least the whole VIN.
 
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Looked at this again and see my errors.

C90 = '54-'56 C900 cab forward, the predecessor to the tilt cab C series

K = 317 CID Lincoln Y-block V8

4 = 1954 model year

H = Detroit Truck Plant

27000 = serial number

116 = 116 inch wheel base

151 3600 = 151 certified net HP @ 3600 RPM

5DIR = 5 speed direct transmission. Make and model or other id will be cast into the case or maybe on a tag attached.

717-977 = two speed axle ratios

R = looks like color code for vermilion

25 = might be Richmond district code

Unsure on the rest. Sorry for the confusion.
 

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