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Old Aug 7, 2001 | 02:29 PM
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Can somebody help me to decode my VIN or point in the direction of a website?

VIN# H1CH18694

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Old Aug 7, 2001 | 04:31 PM
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Skeleton,

Having trouble finding information for the code you gave.

What year & model is your truck? That would be a place for us to start.

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My truck is a 1951 Ford F-1.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2001 | 01:15 AM
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your vin code should look something like this: 87HC 140255
the first number stands for the year (1 in your case); 7H=6 cyl.(8R=8 cyl.) C= 1/2 ton (Y=3/4 ton, T= 1 ton)> The last six digits tells you the production sequence.
 
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If your 51 was assembled after Sept 15, '51 then your vin will appear something like follows: F1R1RH123456 Vin number should be stamped on top of the passenger frame rail between the radiator mount and the motormount bracket. - tim
 
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Old Aug 11, 2001 | 09:09 PM
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