Help With VIN Decoding - Possible 73 F-600??
Been trying to decode this VIN and am wondering I'd anyone can help me out. Supposed to be a 1973 Ford F-600...
Attached is a photo of the VIN
Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you
Nico
D = 330 2V HD FT gas V8
C = Ontario Truck Plant
Q51891 = 1973 numerical series, October 1972 production
176 = 176 inch wheelbase
6 = Bright Medium Blue
F601 = F600 gas, 4x2, 17,000 lbs GVWR
4 8
4 = Black Vinyl
8 = Standard cab
P = Warner model T19 4 speed all synchro transmission (this code also used for a C6 three speed automatic but I doubt they put those in this size truck behind a 330 with a two speed axle)
F3J
F3 = Eaton model 15201 two speed rear axle, 15,000 lbs capacity, 6.33 / 8.81 ratios
J = Ford 5,000 lb capacity front axle with power steering
17000 = 17,000 lbs GVWR
A4 = Ford of Canada, Midwestern (Lincoln-Mercury) District Sales Office
No special order.








