vin decode? and other stuff
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From: Victoria
You're a knowledgeable man, Bill! I have another one for you to decode if you wouldn't mind. It belongs to my parents and they are curious as no decoders they can find online will help.
Listed as a 1969 Ford Econoline Chateau Club Wagon 123
E23GHD19272
123/MQ/E230/2382/6/17
A6
I think it was separated properly, but I had a hard time reading it in the dark! LOL! Thanks very much!
Listed as a 1969 Ford Econoline Chateau Club Wagon 123
E23GHD19272
123/MQ/E230/2382/6/17
A6
I think it was separated properly, but I had a hard time reading it in the dark! LOL! Thanks very much!
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Another VIN decoding request
This website is great. It even helped me find the VIN in the first place, which was no easy task as this project is a little rusty.
Bill perhaps you can help me too. In the summer I purchased what I was told is a 1961 Mercury Econoline Pickup. It has the Mercury emblem on the front but the tailgate is gone. The doors have been changed to 67 Ford Econoline doors I was told and the pillar tag is gone.
After reading through this web site I found the one last place that wasn't missing due to rust (brace behind the taillight) and started scraping layers of paint off and Voila....here it is.
E10SH123542
Is it what I was told and any other cool tidbits of info you may have?
Cheers,
Scott
Bill perhaps you can help me too. In the summer I purchased what I was told is a 1961 Mercury Econoline Pickup. It has the Mercury emblem on the front but the tailgate is gone. The doors have been changed to 67 Ford Econoline doors I was told and the pillar tag is gone.
After reading through this web site I found the one last place that wasn't missing due to rust (brace behind the taillight) and started scraping layers of paint off and Voila....here it is.
E10SH123542
Is it what I was told and any other cool tidbits of info you may have?
Cheers,
Scott
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From: Delisle/Vanscoy, Sk.
Hi Merc power
I can help a bit here also.
The E10 is Econoline Pick up.
S 144 CID motor
H Lorain assembly plant
123542 it was assembled in Dec of 1960 for the 1961 lines.
I was in contact with a fella in Regina who just bought a very good restorable truck that was built in the second week of production on Econolines. He is thrilled.
I hope this helps. Another location for the serial number is under the lip of the doghouse usually on the right side.
I can help a bit here also.
The E10 is Econoline Pick up.
S 144 CID motor
H Lorain assembly plant
123542 it was assembled in Dec of 1960 for the 1961 lines.
I was in contact with a fella in Regina who just bought a very good restorable truck that was built in the second week of production on Econolines. He is thrilled.
I hope this helps. Another location for the serial number is under the lip of the doghouse usually on the right side.
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From: Delisle/Vanscoy, Sk.
Yes Merc Econolines are hard to find, but I seen a fair share. I got 3 Econoline vans here. The fella in Regina has a truck, I bought one truck for parts from a another fella in Regina that had a Merc truck and there was one for sale in Unity Sk. They were asking $5000 for it and it was a rust bucket and they did not know the year and were not willing to check things out for prospective buyers. Their price tag was way too high for what it needed done.
I have a 61 Econoline shop manual and a 65 and 66 manual also.
I have a 61 Econoline shop manual and a 65 and 66 manual also.
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From: Simi Valley, CA
You're a knowledgeable man, Bill! I have another one for you to decode if you wouldn't mind. It belongs to my parents and they are curious as no decoders they can find online will help.
Listed as a 1969 Ford Econoline Chateau Club Wagon 123
E23GHD19272 / 123 / MQ / E230 / 2382 / 6 / 17 / A6
Listed as a 1969 Ford Econoline Chateau Club Wagon 123
E23GHD19272 / 123 / MQ / E230 / 2382 / 6 / 17 / A6
E23 = E200 Chateau Wagon.
G = 302 2V
H = Lorain OH Assembly Plant.
D19272 = 1969.
123" Wheelbase.
MQ: M = Wimbledon White / Q = Brittany Blue.
E230 = E200 Chateau Wagon.
2382: 23 = Light Blue Crinkle all Vinyl / 82 = 82C Chateau Wagon.
6 = ? No such thing for an Econoline og this vintage, it's a G = C4 Cruise-O-Matic.
17 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.25-1 / non Limited Slip / 3,300 lb. Rear Axle Capacity.
A6 = FoMoCo of Canada-Western (Ford) Region...where the original selling dealer ordered the Econoline from.
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The reason I'm asking is: Thru 1965, the VIN's used on Canadian trucks are totally different than US trucks.
Assembled in Canada solely for the Canadian market: Mercury M100 or Ford F100 VIN: 4991014L-123456A.
The VIN on this Econoline seems to reflects US usage, but I'm not that familiar with Econoline VIN's of Canada only.
Mercury Econolines were only sold in Canada when new, not sold in the US.
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This is where I am unsure and was looking for answers myself.
This is what I know. I found the owner from 30+ years ago. He is the one who put on the other doors from a Ford Econoline, I am assuming a Canadian Model. The VIN on the drivers door is E16AH836794. I was told they are from a '67. He claims to be certain it is a '61 Mercury. He says he owned several Econolines over the years. Looking at it it does not appear to have had the other holes for the F,O,R,D across the front. The Merc emblem appears to be an original part of this vehicle.
Because this is the first one I have owned I have no other means of comparison. I saw a picture of a nicely redone yellow Mercury P/U on this sight. Perhaps he would be willing to share his VIN for reference sake. Here is the link.
1965 Mercury Econoline 4x2 - My Dad's Mercury
Thanks again,
Scott
This is what I know. I found the owner from 30+ years ago. He is the one who put on the other doors from a Ford Econoline, I am assuming a Canadian Model. The VIN on the drivers door is E16AH836794. I was told they are from a '67. He claims to be certain it is a '61 Mercury. He says he owned several Econolines over the years. Looking at it it does not appear to have had the other holes for the F,O,R,D across the front. The Merc emblem appears to be an original part of this vehicle.
Because this is the first one I have owned I have no other means of comparison. I saw a picture of a nicely redone yellow Mercury P/U on this sight. Perhaps he would be willing to share his VIN for reference sake. Here is the link.
1965 Mercury Econoline 4x2 - My Dad's Mercury
Thanks again,
Scott
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From: Delisle/Vanscoy, Sk.
That yellow one belongs to a fella in our Man./Sask. chapter.
I have I have two Mercury vans here and a friend has one also.
Is there another tag on the A pillar with axle and trans numbers. From Oakville Canada. If there is the first digit will be a 5 for Mercury or a 6 for Ford.
The 2nd serial number you show says the tag was off a panel van and the motor was a 240.CID Built in the Lorain plant. The 836794 says it was built in March of 1966.
Not saying that by the time it sold it was sold as a 67.
PM me and we can send pics back to each other.
I have I have two Mercury vans here and a friend has one also.
Is there another tag on the A pillar with axle and trans numbers. From Oakville Canada. If there is the first digit will be a 5 for Mercury or a 6 for Ford.
The 2nd serial number you show says the tag was off a panel van and the motor was a 240.CID Built in the Lorain plant. The 836794 says it was built in March of 1966.
Not saying that by the time it sold it was sold as a 67.
PM me and we can send pics back to each other.
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vin decode
but there's nothing else to do to get the information fast?
there is no agency that can do these practices?
I'm sorry, but there is only you who is available to help me.
thanks, and Merry Christmas
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finaly got yoohoo to work for me, her's your decode.
E13 = Falcon Deluxe Club Wagon
A = 240 engine
H = Lorain Ohio assembly plant
818401 = February 1966 serial number (1966 model)
090 = wheelbase
P = Antique Bronze Metallic (gold)
E130 = Falcon Deluxe Club Wagon, short body
D = Palomino (beige) custom interior
89 = van body
G = C4 automatic transmission
07 = 3.00:1 heavy duty axle (9 inch)
28 = Louisville sales district
jim
E13 = Falcon Deluxe Club Wagon
A = 240 engine
H = Lorain Ohio assembly plant
818401 = February 1966 serial number (1966 model)
090 = wheelbase
P = Antique Bronze Metallic (gold)
E130 = Falcon Deluxe Club Wagon, short body
D = Palomino (beige) custom interior
89 = van body
G = C4 automatic transmission
07 = 3.00:1 heavy duty axle (9 inch)
28 = Louisville sales district
jim
vin tag:
090 E101 287 C 01
4350 089 3800 372210
trim tag:
8-186 703641
10-1 G-1
SPASS ST MIR-L BUMP
REF-T & TS-3
37-2210
trim tag was loose in glove box& may not be for this vehicle
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!
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VIN help 60's F100 Ford Truck
Hi, I have an old F100 that I just bought, no title, but the door panel plate has a vin of "F10BR567080". I certainly can find no other vin plate on this vehicle & am trying to figure out the year, mostly. any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.
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VIN Decode help please
Hi! I recently bought a Ford Pickup, definitely a project, & I can only locate 1 vin plate on the driver's side door. Can anyone help me decode, please? MVD here in AZ is absolutely no help, & I have no title. It's F10BR567080. Any help would be really appreciated. I've googled online but get mixed/conflicting information. Thank you!
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