data plate decode 1979 f150
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data plate decode 1979 f150
im trying to decode my truck mainly the color code and rear axle. its a 2wd truck 460 c6 trans. ive tried to find info but i keep finding older and newer decoding.
i know the color was a gold and then cream in the race track moulding.
axle code
16X
type
F151
color code
YU
max weight
06150
wb
133
i know the color was a gold and then cream in the race track moulding.
axle code
16X
type
F151
color code
YU
max weight
06150
wb
133
Last edited by 63bird390; Oct 28, 2009 at 12:32 PM. Reason: i messed up
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WB 133 = 133 inch wheelbase
YU = Y: Medium Sand Gold Metallic U: Cream.
F151: 78/79 F150 2WD with 6150 GVWR.
16X = 16: Ford 9" rear axle / 3750 lbs capacity / 3.50 ratio / open differential. X: Upgraded front GVWR
YU = Y: Medium Sand Gold Metallic U: Cream.
F151: 78/79 F150 2WD with 6150 GVWR.
16X = 16: Ford 9" rear axle / 3750 lbs capacity / 3.50 ratio / open differential. X: Upgraded front GVWR
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cool thanks alot i have 3.70 gears and it just smokes the crap out of them. i was thinking about a 350 gear would be good until i build this up for the strip. i know the color scheme is not the most desired but my grandpa bought it that color so i will paint it the same color.
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