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Old Nov 29, 2024 | 08:36 PM
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1978 F700 decode

Thank you much I have one more also
 
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F70 = F700 gas

E = 361 4V XD FT gas V8

V = Kentucky Truck Plant

BA5731 = 1978 numerical series, November 1977 production.

194 = 194 inch wheelbase

M3 (Two tone)
M = White
3 = Dark Red Metallic

F703 = F700 gas, 23,000 lbs GVWR

4A8
4A = Probably black vinyl
8 = Standard cab, cab and chassis vehicle

2 = Clark model 282V five speed direct transmission

E3M (is that an "M"?)
E3 = Eaton model 16244 two speed rear axle, 17,500 lbs capacity, 6.50 / 9.04 ratios
M = Ford 7,000 lb capacity front axle with power steering

23000 = 23,000 lbs GVWR

26 = New Orleans District Sales Office
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