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Old Feb 13, 2025 | 01:37 PM
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1977 F600 Decode please?

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I'm looking at a 1977 Ford F600 and hoped someone on here could decode the VIN plate for me.

VIN: F60EVY40564
WB: 156
COLOR: T
TYPE/G.V.W.: F602
BODY: GA8
TRANS: 2
AXLE: F2J
MAX GVWR LBS: 19200
DSQ: 742006



 
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F60 = F600 gas, 4x2

E = 361 4V XD FT gas V8

V = Kentucky Truck Plant

Y40564 = 1977 numerical series, April 1977 production

158 = 158 inch wheelbase

T = Red, also referenced as Candyapple Red

F602 = F600 gas, 4x2, 19,200 lbs GVWR

GA8

GA = Optional HD Vinyl for Standard Trim, black
8 = Custom Cab, cab and chassis vehicle

2 = Clark model 282V five speed direct transmission

F2J
F2 = Eaton model 15201 two speed rear axle, 15,000 lb capacity, 5.83 / 8.12 ratios
J = Ford 5,000 lb capacity front axle with power steering

19200 = 19,200 lbs GVWR

742006
74 = Seattle District Sales Office
2006 = Special Order Number






 
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Thank you for the decode! With the 5 speed direct and the 5.83 axle, does anyone know if this thing could cruise at 60mph on the freeway?
 
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Are those 9.00 tires or what size are they?
 
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Yes, they are 9.00-20 tires. Some calculator I found online says 60 mph would be about 3k rpm, but I'm not sure how "real world" that is
 
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9.00s are 40", 8.25s are about 38.

With a 40" tire, 3,000 RPM = 61 MPH

With a 38" tire, 3,000 RPM = 58 MPH

Look for 4 to 5 MPG.
 
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Originally Posted by 15W-40
Yes, they are 9.00-20 tires. Some calculator I found online says 60 mph would be about 3k rpm, but I'm not sure how "real world" that is
The math is constant, so IF the tire is 40" diameter--when loaded--you should get your 61 MPH.

 
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Hah! I didn't even think about the fuel economy at this point. My daily driver is an electric car so maybe I'll break even if I drive this once a month.
 
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