Help decoding vin plate
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F61 = F600 gas, 4x2
D = 330 2V HD FT gas V8
R = San Jose Assembly Plant
F31621 = 1969 numerical series, possibly June 1969 production. I don't have a good source for mediums, but it won't be far off.
174 = 174 inch wheelbase
M = White
F617 = F600 gas, 4x2, 20,200 lbs GVWR--so says the MPC. But I looked this up on another truck from that era. MPC says 20,200 but shop manuals and warranty card says 20,000.
5381
53 = I do not have upholstery info for this year
81 = Standard cab, cab and chassis vehicle, cataloged 81A
A = New Process model 435 four speed transmission
F3B
F3 = Eaton model 15201 Two Speed Rear Axle / 6.33/8.81 / 15,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
B = Ford 5,500 lbs. Capacity Front Axle.
20000 = 20,000 lbs GVWR
164 3800 = 164 Certified Net HP @ 3800 RPM
51 = Denver District Sales Office
No special order
F61 = F600 gas, 4x2
D = 330 2V HD FT gas V8
R = San Jose Assembly Plant
F31621 = 1969 numerical series, possibly June 1969 production. I don't have a good source for mediums, but it won't be far off.
174 = 174 inch wheelbase
M = White
F617 = F600 gas, 4x2, 20,200 lbs GVWR--so says the MPC. But I looked this up on another truck from that era. MPC says 20,200 but shop manuals and warranty card says 20,000.
5381
53 = I do not have upholstery info for this year
81 = Standard cab, cab and chassis vehicle, cataloged 81A
A = New Process model 435 four speed transmission
F3B
F3 = Eaton model 15201 Two Speed Rear Axle / 6.33/8.81 / 15,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
B = Ford 5,500 lbs. Capacity Front Axle.
20000 = 20,000 lbs GVWR
164 3800 = 164 Certified Net HP @ 3800 RPM
51 = Denver District Sales Office
No special order
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