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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Vin # Question

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Can someone tell me if there is a character in the vin# which denotes 2wd or 4wd on a 79'? Thanks for any help
 
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The VIN on 2WD models Starts with F10, F15, or F25 depending on whether its an F100, F150 or F250.
On 4WD the VIN should start with F11, F14 or F26 respectively.
And if you have a super cab replace the "F" with an "X".
 
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The VIN on 2WD models Starts with F10, F15, or F25 depending on whether its an F100, F150 or F250.
On 4WD the VIN should start with F11, F14 or F26 respectively.
And if you have a super cab replace the "F" with an "X".

That is what I needed Thanks
 
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