VIN number breakdown
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VIN number breakdown
I've seen a bunch of old posts where people post their VIN number and others say what they mean. Is there a post or a place where this information is laid out? At least something that tells what all of the engine codes mean? I'm dealing with a 1960 F100.
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The best place to look is in the Chassis Parts and Accessories Catalogue. It usually has a break down in the front matter.
But, if you don't have one of those, I suggest you post a picture of your rating plate or post the actual data and folks will be able to tell you what the numbers mean.
The guy who normally has the the gouge on this is "Number Dummy." But as I recall, "Col Flashman" is a big early 60s Ford guy. You might consider sending each of them an e-mail. Haven't seen much of them in the posts this week.
Good luck,
Julie!
But, if you don't have one of those, I suggest you post a picture of your rating plate or post the actual data and folks will be able to tell you what the numbers mean.
The guy who normally has the the gouge on this is "Number Dummy." But as I recall, "Col Flashman" is a big early 60s Ford guy. You might consider sending each of them an e-mail. Haven't seen much of them in the posts this week.
Good luck,
Julie!
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The best place to look is in the Chassis Parts and Accessories Catalogue. It usually has a break down in the front matter.
But, if you don't have one of those, I suggest you post a picture of your rating plate or post the actual data and folks will be able to tell you what the numbers mean.
The guy who normally has the the gouge on this is "Number Dummy." But as I recall, "Col Flashman" is a big early 60s Ford guy. You might consider sending each of them an e-mail.
Haven't seen much of them in the posts this week.
Julie!
But, if you don't have one of those, I suggest you post a picture of your rating plate or post the actual data and folks will be able to tell you what the numbers mean.
The guy who normally has the the gouge on this is "Number Dummy." But as I recall, "Col Flashman" is a big early 60s Ford guy. You might consider sending each of them an e-mail.
Haven't seen much of them in the posts this week.
Julie!
You've only been looking in one forum, kiddo.My average per day post count is 25!
I'm usually here on FTE 10-12 hours a day (which tells you I need a life!).
I post in: 1948/60 / 1961/66 / 1967/72 / 1973/79 / 1980/86 / 1987/96 / Early Bronco's / Ranchero's / later Bronco's / Econolines / SoCal/Hawaii Chapter / FE engines...yadda yadda yadda.
deyomatic can post his VIN, other info here..or email it to me.
AFAIK, Col. Flashman (who's a pal of mine, and lives only a coupla miles away) doesn't have his parts catalogs available, as they are stored away.
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You've only been looking in one forum, kiddo.My average per day post count is 25!
I'm usually here on FTE 10-12 hours a day (which tells you I need a life!).
I post in: 1948/60 / 1961/66 / 1967/72 / 1973/79 / 1980/86 / 1987/96 / Early Bronco's/Ranchero's / SoCal/Hawaii Chapter / FE engines...yadda yadda yadda.
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Julie: Check out the post on 6 Volt starter relay's I posted earlier. It took almost an hour to research and type that one post.
I'm a sloooow typer, and edit, edit, edit, till the one hour time limit runs out.
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I've got most of it decoded, but I just was wondering the what the different engine codes were, What does "C" mean? What does a "B" mean?...etc. How many different engines were offered in a 1960 F100?
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J = 223 1V I-6
There was no B engine code for 1960.
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Where is it? I'll waltz over there and put in my 2 cents worth!
Julie: Check out the post on 6 Volt starter relay's I posted earlier. It took almost an hour to research and type that one post.
I'm a sloooow typer, and edit, edit, edit, till the one hour time limit runs out.
Julie: Check out the post on 6 Volt starter relay's I posted earlier. It took almost an hour to research and type that one post.
I'm a sloooow typer, and edit, edit, edit, till the one hour time limit runs out.
I wan't sure about the Colonel. He seems to know alot about this vintage so I threw him out as a back-up.
Oh I know I just play in this forum, but it's plenty for me!!!!! My answers are not know for their brevity either. Too bad you don't get paid for all your work here, you wouldn't have to drive an OLD truck !
HEY Russ!!!!! Where did you come across that picture of me in you put in your Avatar
Cute! I like that!!!!Tee hee,
J!
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My daily drive is a Ford Fusion, which has faaar more room in it than that OLD truck that I bought brand new in 1965, when I was 21, 6-5, 180.
btw: I wouldn't accept money even if they begged me to take it, you wanna know why?
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I'm not complaining Bill, You were missed!!!!!!
I wan't sure about the Colonel. He seems to know alot about this vintage so I threw him out as a back-up.
Oh I know I just play in this forum, but it's plenty for me!!!!! My answers are not know for their brevity either. Too bad you don't get paid for all your work here, you wouldn't have to drive an OLD truck !
HEY Russ!!!!! Where did you come across that picture of me in you put in your Avatar Cute! I like that!!!!
Tee hee,
J!
I wan't sure about the Colonel. He seems to know alot about this vintage so I threw him out as a back-up.
Oh I know I just play in this forum, but it's plenty for me!!!!! My answers are not know for their brevity either. Too bad you don't get paid for all your work here, you wouldn't have to drive an OLD truck !
HEY Russ!!!!! Where did you come across that picture of me in you put in your Avatar
Cute! I like that!!!!Tee hee,
J!
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VINs.........
Some website that might be useful is www.mercurypickup.com
Good Luck, my 51 Merc p.u. I had to send a email to Ford Canada. They wouldn't email me back what my vin meant but they sent me a letter in the mail stating what I had. Top Secret info?
What size of engine does your 60 have? Another site I found for the flathead was www.vanpeltsales.com
Dats all I gotssssssssssssssssss
Good Luck, my 51 Merc p.u. I had to send a email to Ford Canada. They wouldn't email me back what my vin meant but they sent me a letter in the mail stating what I had. Top Secret info?
What size of engine does your 60 have? Another site I found for the flathead was www.vanpeltsales.com
Dats all I gotssssssssssssssssss
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