Warranty Plate decode?
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Warranty Plate decode?
Hi me again,
1961 F100 4x4. I have an album in my profile, and the warranty plate pic is in there. Would anyone have a few mins to take a look? I'd appreciate it.
Hope everyone is having a great spring!
1961 F100 4x4. I have an album in my profile, and the warranty plate pic is in there. Would anyone have a few mins to take a look? I'd appreciate it.
Hope everyone is having a great spring!
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cool truck. Check out the LMC Trucks catalog. It contains pages on decoding the VIN and data plate. They have an online version
LMC Truck Parts - Page 11
LMC Truck Parts - Page 11
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From: Simi Valley, CA
F11 = F100 4WD
C = 292 2V
R = San Jose Assembly Plant
172400 = Assembled May 1961
120" Wheelbase
M = Corinthian White
F113 = F100 4WD / 5600 lbs. GVWR
F = Borg Warner T-98 4 Speed Manual Transmission
12A: 12 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.89-1 / non Limited Slip / 3300 lb. Rear Axle Capacity // A = Spicer (Dana) 44 Front Driving Axle / 3.92-1 / non Limited Slip / 3,000 lb. Front Axle Capacity.
5600 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
135 HP @ 3800 RPM.
I find it odd that this truck has the 8' Flareside Express Pickup bed, but the wheelbase is only 120 inches.
Most trucks with a 120" wheelbase were sold as a Cab & Chassis.
With this 8' bed, the wheelbase should be 128 inches. More than likely, the bed was installed later.
The truck was originally white. It was tu-toned later.
If the red was original, the COLOR code would be two letters: M & J = Monte Carlo Red.
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Thanks!
Guys, thanks again for the decoding and advice.
I agree it is not a factory 8ft bed, i sense there was some modification/fabrication due to its' use in a mining setting, not sure.
It's a beast, I am looking forward to the long process that will make her shine again...I will be bothering you all for advice again!
Have a great week.
Leedog.
I agree it is not a factory 8ft bed, i sense there was some modification/fabrication due to its' use in a mining setting, not sure.
It's a beast, I am looking forward to the long process that will make her shine again...I will be bothering you all for advice again!
Have a great week.
Leedog.
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I did get the email been traveling a lot lately, thanks for the info. I am in agreement that the bed isn't stock....i have so much work to do, where do you suggest I start? What has been your experience in terms of restoration?
