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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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Question vin decoding help please

Hey everyone first time here usualy hang out in inline and 87-96 fourms and i need you guys help please!! Tell me everything you can with this info. VIN F15HLDJ5176 - WB 33 - COLOR MS - TYPE F151 - BODY TB4 - TRANS K - AXLE 13X - DSO 54 Thanks!!
 
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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F15=2wd F-150
H=351M
L=Michigan Truck
DJ5176=built November 78

Color MS= Tu-tone, white and blue

Body
T=Poly knit and vinyl seat
B=Blue interior color
4=Styleside pickup

Trans K= not listed in my book

13= 2.75 ratio 9" Ford 3750lb
K= power steering

DSO 54= Omaha
 
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ranger429
F15=2wd F-150
H=351M
L=Michigan Truck
DJ5176=built November 78

Color MS= M: White. S: Bright Dark Blue Metallic

33 (it's actually 133) - 133 inch wheelbase (regular cab, long bed)

F151: 1978/79 F150 2/W/D, 6150 GVW.


Body
T=Vinyl & Cloth bench seat
B=Blue interior color
4=Styleside pickup

Trans K= C6

13= 2.75 ratio 9" Ford 3750lb
X - HD 2/W/D front axle

DSO 54= Omaha
I took the liberty of correcting (red print) the post since some were not accurate and/or missing.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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Thank you chad!!!
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 04:29 AM
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Prior to 1979, G was used for ALL A/T's. One had to know which A/T came with what engine.

1979 was the first year for K = C6.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by IowanStraight6
Thank you chad!!!
Hey your welcome.... Oh wait I'm not Chad.

Originally Posted by NumberDummy
Prior to 1979, G was used for ALL A/T's. One had to know which A/T came with what engine.

1979 was the first year for K = C6.
I might of known that Bill but my 79 shop manual didn't list K. If I had a better set I might of been able to find it.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Thank you too ranger 429!!!!
 
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