help with my data plate
help with my data plate
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If you cannot find what the BODY code decodes to, post it here...I can decode it.
The BODY code refers to the color(s) and type of material used on the seat(s) and what the model is.
Examples: FR or LR = Jade all Vinyl = 1977 Ranger XLT.
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It can be decoded right here.
I already listed two examples above, but I'm not going to list them all, because...
There were 76 different BODY codes used on F100/350's in 1977 = 76!
The only way to know for sure what the code translates to, is from the parts catalog.
The BODY code is listed on the second line of the Warranty Plate, which is located on the left door face below the latch.
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You bet.
The 1973/79 FORD LIGHT TRUCK PARTS CATALOG is available on a CD from hipoparts.com / Also sold on ebay for a "buy it now" price.
About $25.00 or so.
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The 1973/79 FORD LIGHT TRUCK PARTS CATALOG is available on a CD from hipoparts.com / Also sold on ebay for a "buy it now" price.
About $25.00 or so.
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AAD
A=Light Truck, Custom Cab, Colton Vinyl Covered Standard Bench Seat
A=Trim color Black
D=6 Man Crew Cab Styleside Pick-up
COM= Could the "O" actually be a "Q"? No Trim Code for "O".
C=Light Truck, Ranger Cab XLT, B/Cloth & Vinyl Covered Bench Seat
Q=Trim Color Blue
M=Supercab Styleside Pick-up
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AAD
A=Light Truck, Custom Cab, Colton Vinyl Covered Standard Bench Seat
A=Trim color Black
D=6 Man Crew Cab Styleside Pick-up
COM= Could the "O" actually be a "Q"? No Trim Code for "O".
C=Light Truck, Ranger Cab XLT, B/Cloth & Vinyl Covered Bench Seat
Q=Trim Color Blue
M=Supercab Styleside Pick-up
A=Light Truck, Custom Cab, Colton Vinyl Covered Standard Bench Seat
A=Trim color Black
D=6 Man Crew Cab Styleside Pick-up
COM= Could the "O" actually be a "Q"? No Trim Code for "O".
C=Light Truck, Ranger Cab XLT, B/Cloth & Vinyl Covered Bench Seat
Q=Trim Color Blue
M=Supercab Styleside Pick-up
AAD: AA = Black all Vinyl / D = Ranger Crew Cab with Styleside pickup box.
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COM: C is listed, O is not, neither is Q.
Could be this:
CDM: CD = Red Vinyl and Red Cloth / M = Super Cab Ranger XLT with a Styleside pickup box.
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This is the only blue listed with a C prefix:
CBM: CB = Blue Vinyl and Blue Cloth / M = Super Cab Ranger XLT with a Styleside pickup box.
There is no cloth only seat listed for any 1977. Only vinyl or vinyl & cloth are listed.
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Parts catalog doesn't agree.
AAD: AA = Black all Vinyl / D = Ranger Crew Cab with Styleside pickup box.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
COM: C is listed, O is not, neither is Q.
Could be this:
CDM: CD = Red Vinyl and Red Cloth / M = Super Cab Ranger XLT with a Styleside pickup box.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is the only blue listed with a C prefix:
CBM: CB = Blue Vinyl and Blue Cloth / M = Super Cab Ranger XLT with a Styleside pickup box.
There is no cloth only seat listed for any 1977. Only vinyl or vinyl & cloth are listed.
AAD: AA = Black all Vinyl / D = Ranger Crew Cab with Styleside pickup box.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
COM: C is listed, O is not, neither is Q.
Could be this:
CDM: CD = Red Vinyl and Red Cloth / M = Super Cab Ranger XLT with a Styleside pickup box.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is the only blue listed with a C prefix:
CBM: CB = Blue Vinyl and Blue Cloth / M = Super Cab Ranger XLT with a Styleside pickup box.
There is no cloth only seat listed for any 1977. Only vinyl or vinyl & cloth are listed.
Maybe some updates along the way. I got my data from my 1977 green maintenance manual set.
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The info I typed above agrees with the one on fiche: May 1979 and the last edition of October 1988, also on fiche.
The problem with shop manuals is, they are only printed a couple of times, usually within one year, while the parts catalog is updated four times a year.
1973 thru 10/88 = 63 parts catalog changes.