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I have the VIN. The page you suggested is for the VIN Data plate. The data plate shows model, paint, options. That is missing from my truck.
Your original post asked about the model and engine. From your VIN this, and other information, can be determined from the charts in this link. Decoding Your 1972 Ford Truck VIN - FORDification.com
Is there not an "F" at the beginning of your VIN.
Also, you may want to obtain a Marti report, which based on your VIN provides a lot of information about your truck if you are interested. Marti Auto Works - Marti Report
I'm not aware of any vin plate under the hood. All there is is the door jamb and door frame plate and decal. I don't remember when they started putting the number in the windshield, but it is in that timeframe so if you have a number there, that's helpful. I'm confused since you say you have the vin number in the door jamb, but since it's on the plate, and you said you don't have the plate, where are you seeing the number at?
The vin breaks down as F100, 360 engine, built in Kansas City, May '72. That's all there is to know there. As the others have mentioned, getting a Marti Report will give you more details about your truck. He also makes replacement plates if you want one and need one.
52 Merc,
Oddly enough I have the VIN tag under the hood as well, left side. This is not a great picture, but it is the VIN stamped on light gauge plate. It is not laying flat and the factory primer is visible behind. This truck was built in Canada, not sure if it was only certain assembly plants that would have done this.
Since 1970, there is the safety certification sticker that listed added info that was on the door data plate. It is located under the door striker on the door jamb. With age, they do become unreadable.
52 Merc,
Oddly enough I have the VIN tag under the hood as well, left side. This is not a great picture, but it is the VIN stamped on light gauge plate. It is not laying flat and the factory primer is visible behind. This truck was built in Canada, not sure if it was only certain assembly plants that would have done this.
Technically it's not a vin plate but what's known as a buck tag. Typically it has codes for options that the assembly line workers need to know to make sure the right parts are installed at the factory. Only some factories used them. I couldn't tell you which truck plants used them or not, but of the 3 plants that built Mustangs back then, only one, Metuchen, NJ, used the buck tag.
Technically it's not a vin plate but what's known as a buck tag. Typically it has codes for options that the assembly line workers need to know to make sure the right parts are installed at the factory. Only some factories used them. I couldn't tell you which truck plants used them or not, but of the 3 plants that built Mustangs back then, only one, Metuchen, NJ, used the buck tag.
Thank you. I learned another thing today!
I always wondered why it was just installed with a hex head screw, but that makes sense now.
