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Old 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
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Old 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
 

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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.
 
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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.
 
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Thank you very much for your help.
 
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Old 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
 
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Old 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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