Watsonville is a short drive when one knows there are goodies there...and sometimes when they don't know...as you are aware.

F25 = F250 2WD

C = 292 2V

P = Twin Cities MN Assembly Plant.

450492 = 1964, assembled September 1963.

128" Wheelbase.

B = Caribbean Turquoise.

F250 2WD, 7,500 lbs. GVWR

L81: L = Medium Green Crush Vinyl & Medium Green Check Stripe Woven Plastic / 81 = 81A Standard Cab.

F = Borg Warner T-98 4 Speed Manual Transmission.

25 = Spicer-Dana 60 Rear Axle / 4.56-1 / non Limited Slip / 5,200 lb. Rear Axle Capacity.

7,500 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

135 net HP @ 3,800 RPM

44 = Twin Cities MN Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

* Round speedo: 1961/64 / 1965/66 Standard Cabs & F350/1100 Custom Cabs / 1965 F100/250 4WD Custom Cab / 1966 F250 4WD Custom Cab.

The side mouldings were an option on all 1963/64's and are very hard to find, cuz no one reproduces them.

1963 Uni's use specific bed mouldings. 1963 'wrong bed' Stylesides use different cab corner and bed mouldings than 1964's. Short/long wheelbase makes a difference. The hood and door mouldings are the same for all 1963/64's.

Can you imagine drivin' this truck from MN to CA with a 4.56-1 axle ratio? Plenty a time for sight seeing, cuz the average speed was prolly 45 MPH.

 

I can't emagine driving that thing all that way with that rear gear. They must have trailered it. WELL, for anyone looking for those parts, it is at 'Pick-N-Pull' off Dolon rd. in Castroville, CA. I don't think anyone has touched the running gear. Only pulled the wheels.

It does have one thing I think I will be pulling off. It is the 'two **** control that is under the dash that controls some of the heater function. Nice to have a spare.
Fritz

 

Hi, I just joined today. I purchased a nice blue and white 69 a few months ago. Can you help me with this VIN# F10GKF94045 ? Thanks.

 

WOW Thank You. That was more than I was finding, and I have been talking to the past owners. Again Thank You very much.

 

Welcome to FTE

F10 = F100 2WD

G = 302 2V

K = Kansas City MO Assembly Plant.

F94045 = 1969.

 

Hi I just purchased a F1 ford pickup
Its titled as a 1949
the vin is 98rc156821
what does that mean?
It has a flathead v8 4sp manuel on floor
thank you....

 

Please help decode this VIN number from a 1970 F100
F10YRJ56628
It has a 352 cu in in the truck now, i don't believe that's correct for the truck, looking at buying this truck, Help. Thank you

 

Please help,
Looking at purchasing a 1970 f100
F10YRJ 56628
Please help , it's has a 352 in it which i don't think is right, and what does the J stand for

 

Welcome to FTE

F10 = F100 2WD

Y = 360 2V

R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant.

J56628 = 1970 / 1970 F100/750 serial number range: G30,001-J70,000.

352: 1958/67 Passenger Cars & 1965/67 F100/350's.

How was it determined that the truck has a 352? All 1958/71 FE engine blocks have 352 cast on them, but this means nothing, as it's a foundry mark.

People that are unaware see the cast 352, assume the engine is a 352. It might be, but usually it isn't, as all 1958/76 FE engines were cast as 352's.

All 1965/76 FE engines look exactly the same, casting numbers cannot be cross referenced to Ford part numbers and are WORTHLESS for ID'ing the engine size or what vehicle the engine came from

352/360's share the same stroke (3.50"), so measuring it is a waste of time. Look for the date code on the block, when decoded, will pin it down some.

 

Ty, for the information on the VIN number. The owner said the "352" is on the head stamped like you said in your post. So i is not sure what it is after reading your post. How can I tell when I go and look at the motor? Is there a breakdown for the motor block number or a way to tell if it is a 360?

 

ND just answered your question above.

 

Head with cast 352 doesn't mean diddly-squat, as the same thing applies as to the 352 cast on the block. Heads were cast as 352's, but that doesn't mean when finished were only used in 352's.

 

can anybody help with vin no 87HC72661
and how can i find original color paint
any help be apreciate

 

This is not a complete VIN, it's missing...at least...two digits, the first digit is a letter. What year/series is the truck?

COLOR code listed by itself on the Warranty or Rating Plate.

 

VIN F25JRCG2256

Series F25 F250 2WD pickup
Engine J V8 460-4v
Plant R San Jose CA
Mod Yr/Mfg Date CG2 1978 (Mfg Jul 1978)
Sequential Serial # CG2256


Is there anything more I can learn about this vehicle from the Sequential Serial # CG2256?

Or an other info from the VIN.