!994 Lightning VIN ?
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!994 Lightning VIN ?
Im new to this so this may be a dumb thing to ask about. Im looking at a 49 Lightning (via the net). I read that if the 8th digit is an R then it is the real deal. On this truck the R is 10th. Dose that mean anything ?
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The "R" means this vehicle has the 351W HO motor with GT-40 heads and improved intake manifolds and tuned exhaust. If my research was correct. But I don't think they made Lightning's in '49, you must have meant '94. 
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According to that VIN if my chart is right, that's a 302HO. Sorry.
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Originally Posted by LoosMaster
According to that VIN if my chart is right, that's a 302. Sorry.You are correct.
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There's a few obvious things that define a GEN 1...embroidered logos on the seatbacks, 17" aluminum wheels, GT-40 intakes and heads, 4" aluminum driveshaft and cooling fins that run across the front of the 8.8" chunck. There's also also metal gussets/plates welded to the outter frame just over the rear axles. The engine is a 5.8L/351 R code (not 4 bolt mains) and if this is a 94 it should be a "roller ready" block. Just check the casting # on the block just above the starter to see if it begins with F4TE. These are just a few things to look for in your search. 
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OK Blurry94, after reading that Iam going to 60 take a closer look at this truck. It has had three owners, has 94 K miles on it they say it runs great and everything works. They are asking $6K for it. If it is a Lightning it ought to be worth that. Ya think??
Another question, what is a Ranger SVT ?
Another question, what is a Ranger SVT ?
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That's a decent price for one of those. If it is an actual Lightning, then get the VIN # and call 1 800 FORD SVT...They will tell you if it is a Lightning, where and when it was built. Their are other ways to check the VIN #'s for SVT vehicles but this way you go straight to the horses mouth.
I remember the Ranger SVT being a concept vehicle, but I didn't think it was ever put into production. Again, when you call up SVT about that VIN # you can ask them that and they will tell you.
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I remember the Ranger SVT being a concept vehicle, but I didn't think it was ever put into production. Again, when you call up SVT about that VIN # you can ask them that and they will tell you.
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