Hello, I am in the process of obtaining what I believe is a 1959 F100 and would like some assistance in decoding the serial number. It doesn't have a title so I need as much info as I can get to process the lost title application.

Data Plate

 

It is an F100, 1959. 292 2 barrel. Manufactured in San Jose Ca. Someone should know the transmission and rear axle codes and color.

 

F10 = F100, 4x2, 5,000 lbs GVWR

C = 292 2V Medium Duty Ford Y-block, 158 Certified Net HP @ 4,000 RPM

9 = 1959 Model year

R = San Jose Assembly Plant

25930 = Serial Number

(These 11 digits were used as the VIN until 1981)

110 = 110 inch wheelbase

E = Colonial White. (Red would be "J". Unless it was repainted and they removed the warranty plate and put it back on over the new paint, this could be a typo)

F10C = Not found. All model codes are one alpha character and 3 numeric. Thus, another typo and it must be:
F100 = F100 4x2, 5,000 lbs GVWR

17B = Date of assembly, 17th day of February, 1959.

A = Ford 3 speed.

01 = 3.70 ratio, probably the Ford 9 inch introduced in the 1957 model year.

05000 = 5,000 lbs GVWR

158 4000 = 158 Certified Net HP @ 4,000 RPM, agrees with the engine code above.

No DSO shown so no indication of where it went after it left the plant.

I know this is repetitive but otherwise it looks like it had some teeth knocked out.

 

Thanks for the reply and information, it is greatly appreciated.

 

Wow! That is more detail than I ever expected. Thanks for the information. Hopefully I can get a title for it and bring it back to Alaska.

 

It would be interesting to see the chassis vin. If it was repainted red they were more careful than most painting the inside of glovebox door.

 

The "F10C", is just a repeat saying it is a model F100 with a "C", 292 engine. per the front page of the shop manual.

 

Thanks!