F-130?!?
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From: MD
FWIW, 1978 and 1979 F150s had a valid code (F151) for 6150 GVW trucks. Maybe the earlier trucks were F130s with the 6150 GVW to escape the emission law where anything that weight belows 6000 GVW must use unleaded gas and had a catalytic converter installed.
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I like this truck and its in pretty good shape. I knew something was different when I noticed the eight lugs on the wheels, then started some research. I spoke to a guy that works for a dealer in Marble Falls, TX and he thought someone along the line switched out the ID plate on the door. That did not happen due to all the numbers matching from the original window sticker and what's on the truck.
If I can figure out how to post a picture of the truck I will.
David
If I can figure out how to post a picture of the truck I will.
David
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These trucks really sound just like the Mexican F-200 that started in 1976 in Mexico. We see a few from mexico from time to time come harvest time here.
8 lug wheels is a typical F-200 trait.
This would be quite something if this turns out to be the rarest US/Canada F-series production in history.
8 lug wheels is a typical F-200 trait.
This would be quite something if this turns out to be the rarest US/Canada F-series production in history.
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From: Murray
OK,
Ill put it to rest....I have the answer you all seek! These trucks are actually built by Space Aliens! So far thats the only logical explanation for their existance lol. Seriously though...I think 81-F-150-Explorer may be on the right track in a way....maybey we need to start looking to build records from the international division of Ford. Maybey they're actually built in South America? Now that theres a repeat example of the VIN code perhaps we can reference all three to different countries? Or maybey theyre even from as far away as Austraila?
Dunno....one things for sure...it will be interesting to see how this whole thing pans out if it ever does.
-Chris
Ill put it to rest....I have the answer you all seek! These trucks are actually built by Space Aliens! So far thats the only logical explanation for their existance lol. Seriously though...I think 81-F-150-Explorer may be on the right track in a way....maybey we need to start looking to build records from the international division of Ford. Maybey they're actually built in South America? Now that theres a repeat example of the VIN code perhaps we can reference all three to different countries? Or maybey theyre even from as far away as Austraila?
Dunno....one things for sure...it will be interesting to see how this whole thing pans out if it ever does.
-Chris
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Originally Posted by David2121
I googled this topic a few weeks ago because I too own a F-130 as well. I purchased this truck a month ago from a person in Austin and it shows to be a F-150 on the side of the truck.
Here is the vin # F13YLC34264 and and the max GVWR is 06150 possibly showing it is built heavier duty? This truck was built in Mich. and shipped to a San Antonio deadership. I also, have the original window sticker showing all of this including the matching vin # as stated above. I am very curious about this truck and WildBills.Some other info on my truck: W.B. Color Type/GVW Body Trans. Axle133 SP F-130 DB4 G 23J Tires on the original sticker show the size of 8.75 x 16.5E Let me know if anyone comes up with anything else on research.Thanks,David
Here is the vin # F13YLC34264 and and the max GVWR is 06150 possibly showing it is built heavier duty? This truck was built in Mich. and shipped to a San Antonio deadership. I also, have the original window sticker showing all of this including the matching vin # as stated above. I am very curious about this truck and WildBills.Some other info on my truck: W.B. Color Type/GVW Body Trans. Axle133 SP F-130 DB4 G 23J Tires on the original sticker show the size of 8.75 x 16.5E Let me know if anyone comes up with anything else on research.Thanks,David
F13 = Your Guess Is As Good As Mine
Y = 360 V8 2V
L = Michigan Truck
C34264 = 1976
133 = 133" Wheel Base
S = Dark Nectarine Metallic
P = Brite Dark Blue Metallic
F130 = See F13 Above
DB = Blue All Vinyl-Bench Seat
4 = Ranger Styleside
G = 3 Speed Automoatic Transmission = C6
23 = 3.31-1 .. Dana 61-1 .. Non Locking
J = Power Steering
Last edited by NumberDummy; Mar 2, 2007 at 02:26 AM.
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Originally Posted by 73f350sc
OK,
Maybe,
they're actually built in South America? Now that theres a repeat example of the VIN code perhaps we can reference all three to different countries? Or maybey theyre even from as far away as Austraila?
-Chris
Maybe,
they're actually built in South America? Now that theres a repeat example of the VIN code perhaps we can reference all three to different countries? Or maybey theyre even from as far away as Austraila?
-Chris
Space Aliens ?
maybe Legal/Illegal Aliens ?
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From: Murray
Originally Posted by Mil1ion
I thought San Jose (code R) was North America ?
. I dunno thats just the thought I had....kinda like fiction vs. non fiction in the library ya know....you need to look under the appropriate heading to get results and perhaps no one has yet...or perhaps they didnt keep as accurate records for other countries? See....and if they used the same basic other letters and numbers for eveything else it would spec out in the doemstic system. In other words....the domestic and forigen systems are alike enough to almost inter change but different enough to be distingushed ( F13...VS...F15).
-Chris
Last edited by 73f350sc; Mar 2, 2007 at 12:54 PM.
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Originally Posted by David2121
I added pictures of my truck if anyone wants to see them.
The hubcaps are correct = C8UZ-1130-B for a F250, as are the 16" wheels.
Your truck was built in Michigan (L), the other was built in San Jose (R).
R = Assembly Plant Code originally refered to Richmond CA assembly plant. New assembly plant in San Jose still used the R code when it opened in 1957.
F130 = The mystery continues...
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
The book says your truck is a Ranger, but something isn't right, because Rangers had side trim...your truck doesn't. Was it removed?
The hubcaps are correct = C8UZ-1130-B for a F250, as are the 16" wheels.
Your truck was built in Michigan (L), the other was built in San Jose (R).
R = Assembly Plant Code originally refered to Richmond CA assembly plant. New assembly plant in San Jose still used the R code when it opened in 1957.
F130 = The mystery continues...
The hubcaps are correct = C8UZ-1130-B for a F250, as are the 16" wheels.
Your truck was built in Michigan (L), the other was built in San Jose (R).
R = Assembly Plant Code originally refered to Richmond CA assembly plant. New assembly plant in San Jose still used the R code when it opened in 1957.
F130 = The mystery continues...
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