Trying to identify
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Trying to identify
I was given an F-500 dually and I'm trying to identify the truck. I used the VIN search and all I got was 1965 F-5 conventional. It has a FE/FT? 2bbl engine and 20" wheels. Can anyone give me more specifics?
This is all the info off the door tag:
VIN = F50CE788949
WB = 156
Color = G
Model = F-500
Body = 481
Trans = A
Axle = 41
GVW = 15,000
Cert net HP = 164
RPM = 3800
DSO = 111139
Thanks, Paul
This is all the info off the door tag:
VIN = F50CE788949
WB = 156
Color = G
Model = F-500
Body = 481
Trans = A
Axle = 41
GVW = 15,000
Cert net HP = 164
RPM = 3800
DSO = 111139
Thanks, Paul
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From: Coal country
VIN = F50 = F 500
C = 330 MD FT engine
E = Mahwah, NJ assemly plant
788949 = Early Dec '65 (1966 Model)
WB = 156 wheel base
Color = G = Chrome yellow
Model = F-500
Body = 4 = Trim Code = Medium beige crush vinyl and medium beige wicker pattern vinyl
81 = Conventional cab
Trans = A = 4 Speed New Process synchronized
Axle = 41 = Timken rear, 5,83 ratio, 13,000 lb cap
Note: There should be another code after this one, to indicate the front axle code weight capacity.
GVW = 15,000
Cert net HP = 164 (both HP and RPMs correct for 330 FT)
RPM = 3800
DSO = 111139
11 - The first one, is Boston.
The other two would be kept at the dealer which sold the truck, so they are probably meaningless now.
C = 330 MD FT engine
E = Mahwah, NJ assemly plant
788949 = Early Dec '65 (1966 Model)
WB = 156 wheel base
Color = G = Chrome yellow
Model = F-500
Body = 4 = Trim Code = Medium beige crush vinyl and medium beige wicker pattern vinyl
81 = Conventional cab
Trans = A = 4 Speed New Process synchronized
Axle = 41 = Timken rear, 5,83 ratio, 13,000 lb cap
Note: There should be another code after this one, to indicate the front axle code weight capacity.
GVW = 15,000
Cert net HP = 164 (both HP and RPMs correct for 330 FT)
RPM = 3800
DSO = 111139
11 - The first one, is Boston.
The other two would be kept at the dealer which sold the truck, so they are probably meaningless now.
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Originally Posted by banjopicker66
Axle = 41 = Timken rear, 5,83 ratio, 13,000 lb cap
Note: There should be another code after this one, to indicate the front axle code weight capacity.
Note: There should be another code after this one, to indicate the front axle code weight capacity.
Reference: 1964/72 Ford Truck Parts Catalog ~ General Information Section ~Page 78 ~ Front Axle Codes: Quote "From 1964/69 only optional front axles are identified. Beginning in 1970, all front axles are identified." Unquote
Therefore, from 1964 thru 1969, there will only be 2 digits on the Rating (VIN) Plate axle code on trucks larger than ONE TON if the front axle is standard.
Last edited by NumberDummy; May 19, 2007 at 09:12 AM.
