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Old Dec 10, 2025 | 09:07 AM
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Help Identifying this 1972

I bought this “1972” f250 no title truck. However , to me it looks like a 73-78 model. I am applying for bonded title .. should in apply for 1972 title or 1973 title ? The state will give me a title with either year… I just want to make sure my new title matches the corrrect ….

 
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Old Dec 10, 2025 | 09:27 AM
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Looks like a 73 to me.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2025 | 09:29 AM
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What he said.^^^^^^^^


Here's my old 1972.
 

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Old Dec 10, 2025 | 10:29 AM
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I've got one that was manufactured a couple months before yours in October of 72 that is a 73 model year. Title says 73 as well.

 
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Old Dec 10, 2025 | 10:33 AM
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That VIN on the tag is for a 73. Check the VIN on the frame to see if they match.
F25 -73/ F250 2W/D
Y- 360 2
R- San Jose plant
Q85639 - 1973
 
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Old Dec 10, 2025 | 10:35 AM
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"Q85639" in the VIN says its '73
 
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Old Dec 10, 2025 | 12:01 PM
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Thanks I will do that!!!!
 
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Old Dec 12, 2025 | 09:33 AM
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1973 model year.
 
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DMV ran vin and numbers...built and assembled in 1972 in a Ford plant once located in California it was sold as a 1973 model...so yes, it is a 1973 Model. This truck has lived a Southwestern life and it shows! Thank you all!

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