Is this thing for real?
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Trucks, Bronco's and Econolines: 11 digit VIN's were used thru 1980. 17 digits 1981 to now.
F14HLBX5529
F14 = 1977/79 F150 4X4 Pickup
H = 351M 2V
L = Michigan Truck Assembly Plant
BX5529 = 1978
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F140 = 1976/79 F150 4X4 Pickup / 6050 GVWR
>>> There's been an ongoing discussion here on FTE about an F130 pickup, which has no designation in the parts catalogs.
If this truck IS real, it may have been built for a Ford family member.
DS0 73 = This truck was ordered through the Salt Lake City Ford District Sales Zone. I doubt a Ford "Bigwig" would have ordered it, especially thru a Sales Zone Office.
If this truck was factory, the DSO should be 6 digits. The first two refer to the sales zone, the last 4 are for the Ford Domestic Special Order invoice number.
F14HLBX5529
F14 = 1977/79 F150 4X4 Pickup
H = 351M 2V
L = Michigan Truck Assembly Plant
BX5529 = 1978
====================
F140 = 1976/79 F150 4X4 Pickup / 6050 GVWR
>>> There's been an ongoing discussion here on FTE about an F130 pickup, which has no designation in the parts catalogs.
If this truck IS real, it may have been built for a Ford family member.
DS0 73 = This truck was ordered through the Salt Lake City Ford District Sales Zone. I doubt a Ford "Bigwig" would have ordered it, especially thru a Sales Zone Office.
If this truck was factory, the DSO should be 6 digits. The first two refer to the sales zone, the last 4 are for the Ford Domestic Special Order invoice number.
Last edited by NumberDummy; Jul 20, 2007 at 01:07 PM.
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Originally Posted by ranger429
Cletus the VIN # was only 11 digits long on 79 and earlier F-series and Bronco's
Passenger cars have a 17 digit VIN in 1980, trucks in 1981.
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Does anyone find it odd that a "factory" convertible would have cloth seats?
Cloth seats in ragtops are fairly common today. Back then, it wasn't done.
Seller claims to have two build sheets, so why didn't he post them so they could be clearly read?
Cloth seats in ragtops are fairly common today. Back then, it wasn't done.
Seller claims to have two build sheets, so why didn't he post them so they could be clearly read?
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
1980 Trucks, Bronco's and Econolines still had an 11 digit VIN. If you are going by the lmc decoder, it's incorrect.
Passenger cars have a 17 digit VIN in 1980, trucks in 1981.
Passenger cars have a 17 digit VIN in 1980, trucks in 1981.
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there is no such thing as a F-140, ford did not ever make a convertable! If you think i am wrong look here. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...-for-real.html
I sent the seller this.
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Originally Posted by ranger429
Did'nt really give much thought to 80+up being that we are in the 73-79 forum.
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Originally Posted by 79-400-POWER
I sent the seller this."There is no such thing as an F140 pickup..."
F140 = 1976/79 F150 4X4 Pickup / GVWR = 6050 lbs.
Source:
1973/79 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog ~ General Information Section ~
Warranty or Certification Label ~ Model Codes, Page 28.
It's just not a convertible.
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actual it's specifics Bill.
You know the F14 is the designate code for an F150 4x4
F140 is the GVWR Body code for this same truck.
Therefore, It Isn't an F-140 as you can't use the F140 Body GVWR code as a Truck Model
So, No, There isn't an F-140 otherwise it would show up listed here.
That's my story and I'm sticking with it
You know the F14 is the designate code for an F150 4x4
F140 is the GVWR Body code for this same truck.
Therefore, It Isn't an F-140 as you can't use the F140 Body GVWR code as a Truck Model
So, No, There isn't an F-140 otherwise it would show up listed here.
That's my story and I'm sticking with it
Last edited by Mil1ion; Jul 21, 2007 at 11:47 AM.
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Originally Posted by Mil1ion
actual it's specifics Bill. You know the F14 is the designate code for an F150 4x4. F140 is the GVWR Body code for this same truck.
Therefore, It Isn't an F-140 as you can't use the F140 Body GVWR code as a Truck Model. So, No, There isn't an F-140 otherwise it would show up listed here. That's my story and I'm sticking with it
Therefore, It Isn't an F-140 as you can't use the F140 Body GVWR code as a Truck Model. So, No, There isn't an F-140 otherwise it would show up listed here. That's my story and I'm sticking with it
Now, what the heck is an F130? Did anyone ever find out?
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His response to my question.
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Item: Ford : F-150 (320138625277)
This message was sent while the listing was active.
brandiemae is the Seller.
PLEASE LET ME CLARIFY MYSELF, I NEVER SAID IT LEFT THE ASSEMBLY LINE THIS WAY. I SAID FORD OFFERED THIS OPTION, AND THEY DID.
IT WAS ORDERED FROM THE DEALERSHIP AS A CONVERTABLE, WHEN IT ARRIVED NEW AT THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS A CONVERTABLE.
THE FORD FACTORY BUILD SHEET CLEARLY SHOWS IT BEING SENT TO DYNAMIC CONVERSIONS TO PROVIDE THIS OPTION.
I'AM NOT TRYING TO BE MISSLEADING. IT REALLY IS A NEAT TRUCK!!!!!!
JEFF (208)640-9901
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Item: Ford : F-150 (320138625277)
This message was sent while the listing was active.
brandiemae is the Seller.
PLEASE LET ME CLARIFY MYSELF, I NEVER SAID IT LEFT THE ASSEMBLY LINE THIS WAY. I SAID FORD OFFERED THIS OPTION, AND THEY DID.
IT WAS ORDERED FROM THE DEALERSHIP AS A CONVERTABLE, WHEN IT ARRIVED NEW AT THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS A CONVERTABLE.
THE FORD FACTORY BUILD SHEET CLEARLY SHOWS IT BEING SENT TO DYNAMIC CONVERSIONS TO PROVIDE THIS OPTION.
I'AM NOT TRYING TO BE MISSLEADING. IT REALLY IS A NEAT TRUCK!!!!!!
JEFF (208)640-9901