Can somebody decode my vin # it is *10CR122639*. The truck is a longbed 61 unibody. It now has a 2bbl 292 and a granny lo 4spd. I know that the tranny is not stock because I had to get the right floor pan piece and cut the floor to install it. I'm not sure if the engine is OE ether. Thanks Rich.

 

Rich, here is what I came up with:

F10= F100
C= no C code for engine, J=223 I6, D=292 v8.
R= San Jose Calif. plant
122639= Built Dec. '60

Nathan

 

Rich a lot of guys ask your question, but in 40 years too many things can be changed out, for the vin to help much.


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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 26-May-01 AT 09:34 PM (EST)[/font][p]Nathan, my '61 manual shows this for the engine code..

C.....292 MD V-8
D.....292 HD V-8
F.....332 HD V-8
J.....223 Six
N.....302 V-8

However, my manual is a 1961 Ford & Mercury Truck Manual..wonder if that makes a difference??

Gene

 

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 26-May-01 AT 09:48 PM (EST)[/font][p]Gene, my book is the Motorbooks International Ford Pickup Red Book. Ive already found other mistakes in it. Im sure yours is much more accurate.

So there you go!Oo
Nathan

 

Dont know where the BR] came from!

Nathan

 

I think Ken told me that the BR means "Beyond Repair".....?

Gene

 

Thats me to a "T"

Nathan

 

I know of "HD" being used to describe an engine, but "MD"?? What's up with that?

Gene

 

Hey guys thanks alot. Its not really that important since it's all being replaced with a later 302 and a t5 tranny. I was just curious.

 

[h2][font color=green]WHAT??? You mean I went out and spent $40 on a '61 manual to help you for "nothing"? Sheesh! I guess that'll teach me....

[/h1][font color=black](just kidding......):-)

Gene

 

Gene,

THe MD is used to refer to the engine as a Medium Duty. Our 1964 C-550 Rescue truck has a 330 MD Engine. Yes, a 330. The Brother to the FE, the FT!

I know they aren't really widely discussed, but they should be. OUr truck is 37 years old, and I believe it may have the original engine in it. Of course it has been in Volunteer Fire Service for a good while. But who really knows. I've found some really interesting things on this truck. Some things that even boggle the mind!

Like this. It has the correct 64 instrument cluster, and the correct original dash pad. But on the doors it has 67-72 style emblems! Try that one on for size. Ad it has the correct 64-66 custom cab script under the window. I think it's really interesting, and I'll get some more information on this truck. Especially since I am assigned to it!

Kyle From over next door, at the old yahoo club



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I figured that's what the "MD" meant, just seemed kinda interesting that FOMOCO would feel the need to differentiate for anything other than an "HD"? If there is an "MD", I wonder if there is an "LD" (I guess that would be for just a weekend cruiser)?:-)

Gene