VIN tag oddities?
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VIN tag oddities?
I was in the local junk yard the other day and saw an interesting truck. Here's the VIN: F35HRQ64736, built in 11/72, GVWR: 9500, W.B: 140, Color: MA, Model: F356, Body: M4, Trans: G, Axle: 36J, D.S.O: 72. The emblem on the side said a Super Camper Special. I've never seen such a truck in all my junkyardin'. Anyway, it had a funky looking engine in it (i.e. not Ford). I was just wondering if the F356 model was a misprint by Ford or whether there were such models. I took a look at my F150's plate and it states a F140 as the model. Weird! Thanks.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 26-May-02 AT 12:17 PM (EST)]Here's what I found on the 73 version.
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion/73Supercamperspecial2.JPG
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion/73Supercamperspecial1.JPG
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Sounds like one of the altered wheelbase F 350s.If it is,the rear axle is set a little further back from normal so the bed looks diferent from the rest of the Ford trucks.Thye come with all kinds of heavy-duty options.Ive seen them with a 351m/400 or a 460.Those things are pretty hard to find,great for pulling trailers!Are you in the Northeast,cause I'd like to get my hands on one!
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 26-May-02 AT 06:41 PM (EST)]Unreg, what you described sounds normal to me. F356 is just a code to denote which type/GVW.
I'll tell you more what you supplied on here.
F35HRQ64736 = 1973 F350 4x2 with an 390/2bbl built in San Jose plant
Built in 11/72
GVWR: 9500
W.B: 140
Color: MA, Maroon and Black? Not sure on an 73.
Model: F356 = Type/GVW, 9500#
Body: M4 = ?
Trans: G = C6
Axle: 36J = Dana 70, 7400# capacity, 3.73 ratio with power steering
D.S.O: 72 = San Jose
I'll tell you more what you supplied on here.
F35HRQ64736 = 1973 F350 4x2 with an 390/2bbl built in San Jose plant
Built in 11/72
GVWR: 9500
W.B: 140
Color: MA, Maroon and Black? Not sure on an 73.
Model: F356 = Type/GVW, 9500#
Body: M4 = ?
Trans: G = C6
Axle: 36J = Dana 70, 7400# capacity, 3.73 ratio with power steering
D.S.O: 72 = San Jose
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Can you guys read the print on that article or is the text too Small ? [/b]
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641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
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Then Buy Them HERE,At Motorhaven![/font]
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Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions,
"I'm Saving My Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's" [/font]
[font color=blue]78 F-150 429CJ,Silver,Explorer Pkg.
641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
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It is barely deciperable. I seen a ultra clean SCS go to the wreckers and get picked clean within the first day. 
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>Can you guys read the print on that article or is the text
>too Small ?
It's a bit small but I still can read it just fine. Doesn't matter, I have the same article in Ford Truck Times, Fall 1972.
>too Small ?
It's a bit small but I still can read it just fine. Doesn't matter, I have the same article in Ford Truck Times, Fall 1972.