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I bought an F250 today that I believe is a 1968 or 69 but I am not sure. Here is the info that was on the door tag.
F25YLB33392
131 8M F254 M81 A 24
06900 172 4000 42
Can anyone tell me what all that means? Thanks.
F25YLB33392
131 8M F254 M81 A 24
06900 172 4000 42
Can anyone tell me what all that means? Thanks.
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>F25YLB33392
>131 8M F254 M81 A 24
>06900 172 4000 42
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>Can anyone tell me what all that means? Thanks.
Don't have my books handy, so this is from memory:
The first string is the VIN. "F25Y" indicates a F250 4x2 with a 360 cid FE V8. The "L" is the code for the assembly plant, but I don't remember offhand which one is L. B33392 is the consecutive unit number, and would tell you approximately when it was built.
131 is the wheelbase (regular cab long bed). F254 is the body code. 06900 is the gross vehicle weight rating. 172 is the certified net horsepower, and 4000 is the rpm at which the horsepower figure is achieved.
The rest of the codes tell such things as the paint, trim, transmission, and rear axle. If someone doesn't beat me to it, I'll pull my books and look them up tomorrow.
>131 8M F254 M81 A 24
>06900 172 4000 42
>
>Can anyone tell me what all that means? Thanks.
Don't have my books handy, so this is from memory:
The first string is the VIN. "F25Y" indicates a F250 4x2 with a 360 cid FE V8. The "L" is the code for the assembly plant, but I don't remember offhand which one is L. B33392 is the consecutive unit number, and would tell you approximately when it was built.
131 is the wheelbase (regular cab long bed). F254 is the body code. 06900 is the gross vehicle weight rating. 172 is the certified net horsepower, and 4000 is the rpm at which the horsepower figure is achieved.
The rest of the codes tell such things as the paint, trim, transmission, and rear axle. If someone doesn't beat me to it, I'll pull my books and look them up tomorrow.
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>>F25YLB33392
The L is Michigan truck plant
>>131 You already know
8M Paint code Two tone *Blue & white*
F254
M81 Trim code
A Trans code 4-spd manual
24 axle code Dana 60 4.10:1
>>06900 GVW
172
4000
42 = DSO code = delivered to Cleveland
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The L is Michigan truck plant
>>131 You already know
8M Paint code Two tone *Blue & white*
F254
M81 Trim code
A Trans code 4-spd manual
24 axle code Dana 60 4.10:1
>>06900 GVW
172
4000
42 = DSO code = delivered to Cleveland
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Thanks for the info guys. It really helps alot. I believe the truck has the original engine in it, but someone added AC at some point. No complaints here. Can either of you tell me how to break down the build date from the B33392? Also any ideas on what the M81 trim code is. Thanks again.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 01-Jun-02 AT 02:06 PM (EST)]By that number, it was made in May 1967.
I can't seem them using the same Consecutive code letter "B" for two years in a row.
M = Is the interior Beige?
81-Body code = Conventional
I think it's a 67.
And if that turns out to be the case,that "Y" code for the engine makes it a 352 cu".
Have a look for yourself.
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Click > Vin# codes
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I can't seem them using the same Consecutive code letter "B" for two years in a row.
M = Is the interior Beige?
81-Body code = Conventional
I think it's a 67.
And if that turns out to be the case,that "Y" code for the engine makes it a 352 cu".
Have a look for yourself.
Go here !
http://67fordtruck.com/Home.html
Click > Technical info >
Click > Vin# codes
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I pulled the dash pad off and the original interior paint was beige. The hood had the side emblems without the reflectors. The air cleaner did in fact have a faded 352 sticker under the grease and dirt. Someone told me that a 352 is a rare motor in these trucks, is this true? So how does that date code work? B stands for 67, but what about the 33392? When I bought the truck the guy said he thought it was a 68-69, but he was over 80 and his memory isn't that good any more. And of course he didn't have the title. Just got a bill of sale but that is all you need here in GA. Thanks again.
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Thom, just had a chance to look at your site and figured out the date code. Thanks for your help, your site will be a huge help. Will register there soon.
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I'm Dennis.
I think you meant me.
Thom is away fishing
You're more than Welcome as Thom is great having his site accessible for us.
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I think you meant me.
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My bad Dennis
. Thank you as well. Think I may restore this one all the way. It is 90% complete, looks to be the original motor and trans, and I now have a donor 70 truck that was in a wreck. Now I just need some time and money.
Thanks to both of you.
Mark
. Thank you as well. Think I may restore this one all the way. It is 90% complete, looks to be the original motor and trans, and I now have a donor 70 truck that was in a wreck. Now I just need some time and money. Thanks to both of you.Mark
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