1975 F600 VIN decode request

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Jul 17, 2023 | 04:27 PM

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1975 F600 VIN decode request

Hey everyone,
It's great to be a part of this community. I've scoured existing threads looking for info about this 1975 F600 that I bought recently. VIN: F60DCX42101 So far, I've been able to put together about half.
I've got a CAT 3208 at the shop that I plan to swap into it, and an Allison 545 to go with it. I also plan to modify the cab to a crew cab, I'm gonna need to source 2 rear doors from a donor for that... If anyone has any additional info/leads they would like to share, I'd appreciate it greatly. I do not have pictures of the door tag yet, but I will upload one once I've picked the truck up.

F60 - F600
D - 330 2v HD FT gas V8
C - Cleveland Plant ??
X42101 - ??

Jul 17, 2023 | 05:05 PM

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I'll get to you later today.......

Jul 17, 2023 | 06:48 PM

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Welcome to FTE BTW!

F60DCX42101

F60 = F600 gas, 4x2

D = 330 2V HD FT gas V8

C = Ontario Truck Plant (Warranty plate should say "Made in Canada")

X42101 = 1975 numerical series, July 1975 production

EDIT: added with info from post 5

188 = 188 inch wheelbase

M = Wimbledon White

F602 = F600 gas, 4x2, 19,200 lbs GVWR

4B8
4B = Black Heavy Duty Vinyl
8 = 81A Standard Cab

M = Clark model 285V five speed direct transmission

F3K
F3 = Eaton model 15201 two speed rear axle, 15,000 lbs capacity, 6.33 / 8.81 ratios
K = Ford front axle, 5,500 lbs capacity, with power steering

19200 = 19,200 lbs GVWR

76 = Denver District Sales Office. Bought from dealer inventory, no special order.

You are no doubt aware of brake and wheel issues that need to be checked, plus brake booster and gearing when you change to a diesel.

Good luck with your project.

Finding a '75 crew cab pickup might be an easier way to go. Then your mods will only be the floor and mounting. Swerving suggestion.

Last edited by 85e150; Jul 18, 2023 at 06:47 PM. Reason: add decode info

Jul 18, 2023 | 12:07 PM

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From: SFV

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Originally Posted by 85e150

Welcome to FTE BTW!

F60DCX42101

F60 = F600 gas, 4x2

D = 330 2V HD FT gas V8

C = Ontario Truck Plant (Warranty plate should say "Made in Canada")

X42101 = 1975 numerical series, July 1975 production

You are no doubt aware of brake and wheel issues that need to be checked, plus brake booster and gearing when you change to a diesel.

Good luck with your project.

Finding a '75 crew cab pickup might be an easier way to go. Then your mods will only be the floor and mounting. Swerving suggestion.

Thank you sir! I'll keep an eye out for crew cabs, and yes the f600 will be inspected thoroughly.