decifer vin plate
Dec 9, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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decifer vin plate
Does anyone out there have any knowledge on decifering a vin plate, following are the numbers/letters. This is for a 1977 F-150. Sincere thanks to anyone that responds with information.
W.B.-----------117
Color-----------A
Type/G.V.W.--- F-140
Body-----------GA4
Trans----------A
Axle-----------16J
D.S.O.---------47
Dec 9, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Moved from Gen. Automotive.
Dec 9, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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Now maybe you can move it to the 73-79 forum Scott ?
W.B.-----------117
Wheelbase 117"
Color-----------A
A = Black
Type/G.V.W.--- F-140 -
Body GVWR code - 6050lbs on F150 4x4
Body-----------GA4
G- Leather grain vinyl Custom Bench seat
A- Black Interior
4- Styleside box
Trans----------A
A = NP 435 4 spd
Axle-----------16J
16 = 3.50 :1 Ratio Open diff
J = Power steering with standard GVWR front axle
D.S.O.---------47
47 = Cincinnati
Last edited by Mil1ion; Dec 9, 2007 at 02:32 PM .
Dec 9, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Now maybe you can move it to the 73-79 forum Scott ?
I second the motion..and Dennis, it's all yours.
Dec 10, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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Now maybe you can move it to the 73-79 forum Scott ?
Whoops, my bad. Better now. Thanks for your patience.
Dec 10, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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Thank you very much for your help.
Dec 10, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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Where would I get those code list for that.Just bought a 76 F150 stepside which looks to have a small block 2WD but I am clueless as to what else is in it.Thanks for the help
Dec 10, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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Just post the info from your rating plate.
I just finished the 1977 decode page and am now going to be working on the 1976 decode page.
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