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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 07:16 AM
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What does R mean in VIN #
My vin # is F1R2LU21466

I know it is a 1952 F1 build in Louiville, but I cant decode the "R"

Please help, I have also verified that the R is correct.

Bryan

 
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What does R mean in VIN #
R means 239 cubic inch V-8
 
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Thanks, and thats what in it. Where did you get the information, all the catlogs I had did not list the R
 
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Dennis Carpenter catalog has the last 4-5 pages devoted to decoding 51-56 Ford Truck VIN plates.
 
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