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Hey all, just got my hands on what I think is a 1971 C 500. Need some Vin decode help and I am looking for any information anyone has on getting rid of these split rims! Thanks all!
Looks like you have a couple different wheel types. The ones with the split locking ring are safe and serviceable. I can't tell if you have any actual widowmaker two piece. More on that later.
C50 = C500, '70 & '71
C = 330 2V MD FT gas V8. (cast 360 crank with small crank nose, FE 1/4" oil pump drive and distributor, and other FE items)
V = Kentucky Truck Plant
K14983 = 1971 numerical series, September 1970 production
153 = 153 inch wheelbase
J = Rangoon Red
C503 = C500, 19,000 lbs GVWR, '70-'71
4A8
4 = Black Vinyl
A = Ford use
8 = Standard cab without sleeping compartment
A = New Process model 435 four speed transmission
423 42 = Rockwell model D100 Single Speed Rear Axle / 6.20-1 / 13,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity
3 = Ford front axle, 6,000 lbs capacity, without power steering
19000 = 19,000 lbs GVWR
164 3800 = 164 Certified Net HP @ 3800 RPM
73 = Salt Lake City District Sales Office
No special order--purchased from dealer inventory.
Looks like you have a couple different wheel types. The ones with the split locking ring are safe and serviceable. I can't tell if you have any actual widowmaker two piece. More on that later.
C50 = C500, '70 & '71
C = 330 2V MD FT gas V8. (cast 360 crank with small crank nose, FE 1/4" oil pump drive and distributor, and other FE items)
V = Kentucky Truck Plant
K14983 = 1971 numerical series, September 1970 production
153 = 153 inch wheelbase
J = Rangoon Red
C503 = C500, 19,000 lbs GVWR, '70-'71
4A8
4 = Black Vinyl
A = Ford use
8 = Standard cab without sleeping compartment
A = New Process model 435 four speed transmission
423 42 = Rockwell model D100 Single Speed Rear Axle / 6.20-1 / 13,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity
3 = Ford front axle, 6,000 lbs capacity, without power steering
19000 = 19,000 lbs GVWR
164 3800 = 164 Certified Net HP @ 3800 RPM
73 = Salt Lake City District Sales Office
No special order--purchased from dealer inventory.
Just picked up this truck for $200 and I think I want to build a big heavy rat rod style truck. I have a few questions that I have found some halfway answers to, but am turning to all of you for some help. What do I do about those split ring wheels? Has anyone done any engine/trans work to get these things to freeway speeds? Where can I find the missing windshield wiper panels? I think that's it for now. Any help or ideas is always welcome.
Your 330 FT engine does not lend itself to hot rodding. If you repower, I suggest an automatic overdrive transmission so you can get a decent cruise RPM. A 460/E4OD combo would scoot you down the road. You'll need a controller for the transmission but those can be had.
The wiper panels and all the rest that is missing will be a junkyard search. Nothing for these trucks is reproduced and finding any NOS parts would be a miracle.
There are tons of these still in service, and many fire truck models with much lower mileage, and better condition than yours.
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1971 C500 build help!
