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Old Jul 18, 2024 | 08:01 PM
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C700 decode help

Need help decoding my c700

c70cvek1981
wb-111
color-m
type-c707
body-cb8
trans-g
axle-ghm
 
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Old Jul 18, 2024 | 11:36 PM
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C70 = C700 gas

C = 429 4V "Lima" gas V8 (same code for 370 2V but note says "F600 only")

V = Kentucky Truck Plant

EK1981 = 1979 numerical series. Probably late '78 production, about the middle of the run. I don't have the full decoder ring set for '79

11 = 111 inch wheelbase

M = White

C707 = C700 gas, 23,000 lbs GVWR

CB8 = again, no decoder ring for upholstery. Body type is tilt cab, Custom Cab without sleeping compartment, cab and chassis vehicle.

G = Clark model 282VHD five speed direct transmission

GHM
GH = Eaton model 17221 two speed rear axle, 18,500 lbs capacity, 6.50 / 8.86 ratios
M = Ford 7,000 lb capacity front axle with power steering.

Let me know if something doesn't line up. Does this VIN match the title?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2024 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 85e150
Welcome to FTE!

C70 = C700 gas

C = 429 4V "Lima" gas V8 (same code for 370 2V but note says "F600 only")

V = Kentucky Truck Plant

EK1981 = 1979 numerical series. Probably late '78 production, about the middle of the run. I don't have the full decoder ring set for '79

11 = 111 inch wheelbase

M = White

C707 = C700 gas, 23,000 lbs GVWR

CB8 = again, no decoder ring for upholstery. Body type is tilt cab, Custom Cab without sleeping compartment, cab and chassis vehicle.

G = Clark model 282VHD five speed direct transmission

GHM
GH = Eaton model 17221 two speed rear axle, 18,500 lbs capacity, 6.50 / 8.86 ratios
M = Ford 7,000 lb capacity front axle with power steering.

Let me know if something doesn't line up. Does this VIN match the title?

unfortunately, the title has been lost, the lady I’m getting it from got it just to use for putting out wildfires on her ranch and never put it in her name so I’m going to do my best to file for bonded title and

get this thing home.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2024 | 07:49 PM
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She's a beauty, crewcabcody!!! I'd be all over that if the price was right.

Love the short wheel base and service body. I'm assuming there is a water tank in the middle, If it was mine, I'd find a way to remove that so I had some bed space, but it's nice none the less.

More pictures if you are so inclined, I'm a huge fan of the C series.

Tim
 
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Old Jul 21, 2024 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by NW Ohio Tim
She's a beauty, crewcabcody!!! I'd be all over that if the price was right.

Love the short wheel base and service body. I'm assuming there is a water tank in the middle, If it was mine, I'd find a way to remove that so I had some bed space, but it's nice none the less.

More pictures if you are so inclined, I'm a huge fan of the C series.

Tim
lady said everything worked on the truck up until the brakes quit working and she couldn't find anyone to fix it, not sure what my plan is for it, i may get it running and get a title for it and sell it as i already have plenty of projects. But we’ll see.
ill post more pics.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2024 | 10:13 PM
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Thanks!! Good luck. Keep us in the loop with what you decide to do.

Tim
 
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