"Numbers Matching" ?
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"Numbers Matching" ?
I am looking at a 1977 F150 Ranger 4x4 w/ a 460.
I know this is not the original engine.
He said it originally had a 400 in it.
Are these trucks #'s matching?
Does it hurt value if it no longer has the "original" engine.
If I wanted to go back to stock, could I put in a 1977 400 and be correct? The VINS are stamped on the blocks are they?
Thanks all.
Eric
I know this is not the original engine.
He said it originally had a 400 in it.
Are these trucks #'s matching?
Does it hurt value if it no longer has the "original" engine.
If I wanted to go back to stock, could I put in a 1977 400 and be correct? The VINS are stamped on the blocks are they?
Thanks all.
Eric
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well if it has a 460 in it and it didnt come in it originally, no its not #'s matching, to be #'s matching the motor has to be the one that came in it and all the #'s on the the motor have to be #'s matching in order to be called a #'s matching motor and truck, im sure yes it does hurt value a little bit but i dont tihnk you will notice the value difference in that old of a truck the value has prolly gone up sense there is a torque monster 460 in it instead of the 400.
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By the time the 70's were in full swing Ford didn't have matching numbers from engine to model.
Numbers matching ie: On My 68 Mustang the Block of the engine has a number that Matches my ViN #
What other's consider matching number are when the casting numbers of parts are within a time frame of the build of the truck.
ie: Block,heads,mainfolds cast on say November 15,16 of say 1976.
The truck has to be built after November 16th ,1976 (or early 1977) usually within a month or 2 from the time the parts are cast.
In other words,
The parts are made within a few weeks to months of the date of build of the truck
Numbers matching ie: On My 68 Mustang the Block of the engine has a number that Matches my ViN #
What other's consider matching number are when the casting numbers of parts are within a time frame of the build of the truck.
ie: Block,heads,mainfolds cast on say November 15,16 of say 1976.
The truck has to be built after November 16th ,1976 (or early 1977) usually within a month or 2 from the time the parts are cast.
In other words,
The parts are made within a few weeks to months of the date of build of the truck
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All,
The 73-79 F series trucks are not considered, "collectible" at this time. If the truck isn't butchered and factory parts are still in use, I don't see why the value of the truck should be compromised. If your buying a hot rod, don't pay alot for it. You can pay alot for it after you buy it! If your buying something to drive don't worry about it. If your collecting, don't buy anything that has been modified.
KingFisher
The 73-79 F series trucks are not considered, "collectible" at this time. If the truck isn't butchered and factory parts are still in use, I don't see why the value of the truck should be compromised. If your buying a hot rod, don't pay alot for it. You can pay alot for it after you buy it! If your buying something to drive don't worry about it. If your collecting, don't buy anything that has been modified.
KingFisher
