Vin Help Please
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.








