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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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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!
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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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
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by leedog13
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?
F11CR172400 / 120 / M / F113 / F / 12A / 05600 / 135 / 3800

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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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 11:02 AM
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I took a look at your Pictures, man that sure is a nice 4x4 truck!

Did you find a vendor that had your Tailgate hardware?






Wally Womack
 
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 02:52 AM
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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.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 05:39 AM
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Lee...did you get my email with the decode a few days ago ???

- cs65
 
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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email

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?
 
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