f700 vin decode
I = 302 4V "Lincoln" Y-block gas V8
U = Louisville Assembly Plant
432810 = 1963 numerical series, July 1963 production
174 = 174 inch wheelbase
V = Academy Blue
F704 = F700, 23,000 lbs GVWR, hydraulic brakes
81A = Conventional closed cab, Standard Cab
J = Clark model 250V five speed direct transmission
75D
75 = Eaton model 1614-15 OR 1618-19 single speed rear axle, 17,000 OR 16,000 lbs capacity, 7.17 ratio
D = 3,500 lb capacity, 4.55 ratio front axle--Both the MPC and shop manual describe code D this way. Typo on your warranty plate perhaps? The front axle should have identifying marks, possibly on the back side, passenger side of the axle.
23000 = 23,000 lbs GVWR
163 3600 = 163 Certified Net HP @ 3600 RPM
11 = Boston District Sales Office
No special order
2nd '63 in a two days.
Think long and hard about buying it. See if you can find a water pump for example.....
Engine:
LINCOLN Y
This post by @tripleframe tells more about those engines:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post21281750









