Thanks Charlie. I tried the VIN decoder but it just said my VIN is invalid? I pretty much know all the specs of the truck, except the rear axle ratio. I do know top speed is 60 MPH at 2100 RPM.

 

Welcome to FTE!

K90 = L900 diesel, badged and referred to as L9000 also

R = Detroit model 6V92TA six cylinder diesel engine, 552 CID/9L displacement. This code also is used for the 6V92TTA.

V = Kentucky Truck Plant

HB0964 = 1980 numerical series, probably late '79 production.

204 = 204 inch wheelbase

No color code--obviously red, but probably part of the special order. It does look like repaint.....

K904 = L900 diesel, 35,000 lbs GVWR

DZ8 = Standard cab, cab and chassis vehicle. I do not have upholstery info for this model year. (Note OP pics show "Custom Cab" script emblem)

No transmission code. Probably part of the special order. Is it an automatic?

2AP
2A = Rockwell (Timken) model R-170 rear axle, 23,000 lbs capacity, 4.33 ratio, "1 speed steel"
P = Rockwell (Timken) model FF-903 12,000 lb capacity front axle with power steering

880675
B8 = Ford of Canada, Great Lakes (Ford) District Sales Office
0675 = Special Order Number.

Not sure how that 35,000 GVWR is dealt with in your area. In the US it would require a CDL with few exceptions for agriculture and RV. Can't see either applying. But I think you'll be able to figure that out.

Good luck with it!

 

Wow! Thanks a lot 85E150! Much appreciated. Yes, it is an automatic. It has an Allison HT740 4 speed. And I'm going to say it was originally yellow, because there is some yellow on the door panels inside when you take the door access plates off. I have the map pocket one for the driver side along with the rubber to hold it in, but am missing the passenger side.
It was sent to Dependable Tank And Rescue Vehicles in Brampton Ontario 20 years ago for a rebuild and paint job. But it's once again aged out to be a front line pumper so that's how I got to buy it.

So in return for your help, I can give everyone some information if anyone is in Ontario, Canada. Because it is over 30 years old, it qualified for "Historic" plates. So how that works is I had to get a safety on it to switch into my name, but now there is no annual inspection required. Nor do I need to keep my CVOR. It's the same as a car now. But because it has air brakes. if I ever get rid of my commercial drivers license, I would still need to keep my Z Air Brake Endorsement.
So in the eyes of the law, I am not allowed to work it or haul any loads with it. You are permitted to drive it to shows, parades or repair facilities.
And I got full coverage insurance through Haggerty Collector Car Insurance and it's very reasonable.

Here's some interior pics. Over the next while I will start cleaning it all up and making everything nice again.

 

Like I said in another post, my original intent was to remove the fire body, leave th

is front box on it and build a 16 foot flatbed and just leave one of my antique tractors on it to take to shows. But I didn't realize the interest it was going to draw as an original fire truck. So I don't know if I will ever take it apart.
I'm happy enough just taking it out for a ride. Brings back a lot of memories of all the Detroit powered Ford dump trucks I ran in the past.

I chopped this pic just to see how it would look. (I just used google paint to hide the name on the door)