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Old Dec 15, 2022 | 08:25 PM
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Vin Help Please


Every decoder I've tried, including the one on this site, tells me this Vin doesn't exist. Am I seeing it wrong? F70DUD71711 Can someone decode it for me? Thanks in advance.
 
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OK so I'm late...

F70 = F700

D = 330 2V HD FT gas V8

U = Louisville Assembly Plant

D71711 = 1968 numerical series, August 1968 production

156 = 156 inch wheelbase

J = Red

F703 = F700 gas, 24,000 lbs GVWR

481 = Black ladder and crush vinyl, standard cab

9 = New Process model 541 five speed direct transmission

E3D
E3 = Eaton model 16244 Two Speed Rear Axle / 6.50/9.04 ratios / 17,500 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

D = Ford-Rockwell/Timken 7,000 lbs. Capacity Front Axle.

24000 = 24,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

164 3800 = 164 certified net HP @ 3800 RPM

A18481

A1 = Ford of Canada Central

8481 = Special Order Number

The front axle code is an optional axle--only optional axles were listed from '64 to '69. Anything else special is not indicated--the usual items like paint & drive train are all indicated.






 
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