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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Havn't been able to decode all the info on my 76 model F100; here's what i'm missing. F10BUB05878 ,I'm able to decipher this part and I know the trans is a C-4 as well.
Can you fill in the blanks below, thanks
Mitch

Color T = _________
Type F103 =________
Body A04 =_________
Axle 12 = ___________
 
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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Color T = Candy Apple Red
Type F103= F-100 117"wb
Axle 12 = Ford 3050 3.70
 
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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Correction F103 can be 133wb also.
Still can find the Body code but searching.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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Thanks for the decoding; 4x4 Bart

Mitch
 
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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F10BUB05878
F10= F100 4x2
B=300six
U= Louisville KY Plant
B05878= serial number from 1976
 
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Thanks again 4x4 Bart; I never knew the axle code and never seen a F103 body code. Its a great work / daily driver. Its in my gallery if your interested in seeing it.
I'm currently building a 78 model for my youngest duaghter as her first ride.

Mitch
 
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Customcab
Havn't been able to decode all the info on my 76 model F100; here's what i'm missing. Type F103 / Body A04 ?? / Axle 12
MODEL CODE: F103 = 1976/77 F100 2WD / 4900 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

There is no mention of the wheelbase in the Model Code decode chart.

The wheelbase is listed separately on the Warranty Plate, 2nd line, far left.

BODY CODE: A04: There is no A0 or AO, it's AD = Red all Vinyl / 4 = Ranger Cab ~ Styleside Pickup ~ Bench Seat

AXLE CODE: 12: 1976/78: Ford 9 inch / 3.00-1 / non Limited Slip / 2900 lb. Rear Axle Capacity
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NOTE AXLE code 12 decodes to different things depending on the year.

12 = 1973/74: Ford 9" / 3.70-1 / non L/S / 3050 lb. Rear Axle Capacity

12 = 1975: Ford 9" / 3.70-1 / non L/S / 3750 lb. Rear Axle Capacity

12 = 1979: Ford 9" / 4.11-1 / non L/S / 3750 lb. Rear Axle Capacity

AXLE code source: 1973/79 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog / Rear Axle Warranty Plate Decode Chart / Section 40 / Pages 5 & 6.

Other data decoded from the same parts catalog.
 
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