Vin # research
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Here's what I found.
Originally Posted by darnash
Wondering if you could help me decode a vin# for a 1978 Ford Pickup? The VIN is F14BLCD9824. The reason is everything says F150 on the truck but the title is listed as a 3/4 ton. Any idea? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Model Year: 78
Series: F150 - 4x4 Pickup
Engine: 6 Cyl, 300ci (4.9L) 1bbl
Assembly Plant: Michigan Truck
Transmission: No code selected
Front Axle: No code selected
Rear Axle: No code selected
Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by darnash
Thanks. Actually the title is listed as .75 in that section.
They DO list the GVWR for commercial or curb weight for passenger cars.
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For people needing to decode their truck info,I don't know why people just don't send others to my web site where one can decode the rating plate themselves 
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RE : Quote Post #2
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Quote Post #13:
I actually have no clue, but the 3/4 ton doesn't match with the "F14" part of your VIN.
I've never seen a title list "3/4 ton" but I've spent all my life in NY, what do I know
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My Reply to the original post in Post #8
F14SLBJ5405
F14= F150 4x4
S = 400
L= Michigan Truck plant
BJ5405 = Truck number 5405 built in March 1978
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Quote Post #13:
I actually have no clue, but the 3/4 ton doesn't match with the "F14" part of your VIN.
I've never seen a title list "3/4 ton" but I've spent all my life in NY, what do I know
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My Reply to the original post in Post #8
F14SLBJ5405
F14= F150 4x4
S = 400
L= Michigan Truck plant
BJ5405 = Truck number 5405 built in March 1978
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Well I know in california that you can put heavy duty springs, brakes and things to beef up a vehicle and get the gvwr reclassified.
I know a few people to do that around here where I live... I have a friend with a 1960 F-500 that is now close to being a F-900.
Another possibility, it could also be the GVWR is right where the cut off is. Your F-150 might be able to haul close to 3/4 ton, but has the brakes wheels and axles of a typical F-150. The F-250 has better brakes and heavier axles etc...
Just my two cents.
I know a few people to do that around here where I live... I have a friend with a 1960 F-500 that is now close to being a F-900.
Another possibility, it could also be the GVWR is right where the cut off is. Your F-150 might be able to haul close to 3/4 ton, but has the brakes wheels and axles of a typical F-150. The F-250 has better brakes and heavier axles etc...
Just my two cents.
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