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Dec 16, 2009 | 05:51 PM

Blackfoot Big Block

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VIN/Data Plate Decode Help, Please

My "donor" truck arrived and I'm curious what it has for equipment

The VIN is:F25SRY86223

Color:YZ Body:CU4 Trans:G Axle:22

7900 1977 71

Some of the characters are tough to read so there may be a mistake or two. For example in the VIN I'm not sure if it is an "8" or a "B".

Thanks in advance!

Dec 16, 2009 | 07:12 PM

maskedman

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I will try to help you with the basic code and serial number.I am sure others will chime in with the body,paint, and axle codes.F25SRY86223 breaks down like this: F25 is F250 2wd,S is the engine designation which translates to 400cid,R is the assembly plant which in this case is San Jose,Ca.Y86223 is part of the consecutive serial number run for or part of that production year.Hope I have helped you out some.

Dec 17, 2009 | 12:34 PM

Blackfoot Big Block

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maskedman,

Thanks for the VIN help.

I'm still looking for help with the dataplate. Or if someone could give me a link to a data plate decoder for a 1977 pickup that would be fine as well.

Dec 20, 2009 | 09:35 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackfoot Big Block

F25SRY86223 Color:YZ Body:CU4 Trans:G Axle:22 // 7900 1977 71

F25 = F250 2WD Pickup.

S = 400 2V

R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant

Y86223 = 1977 / Numerical Sequence of Assembly (Serial Number)

YZ: Y = Jade Metallic // Z = Copper Metallic

CU4: CU = Tan Vinyl & Tan Cloth ~ Ranger XLT // 4 = Styleside Pickup, Bench Seat

G = C6 Cruise-O-Matic

22: Dana 61 / 3.07-1 / non Limited Slip / 5300 lb. Rear Axle Capacity

7900 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

1977

71 = Los Angeles (SoCal) Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

Dec 20, 2009 | 10:01 AM

Blackfoot Big Block

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Thanks Bill,

I have never heard of the Dana 61 and just Googled it. Interesting that it was manufactured so that a lower than 3.54:1 (lower numerically) ring and pinion set could be offered.

The lowest you could get in a Dana 60 being 3.54:1.

Does anybody think this somewhat unusual axle has any value?

Dec 20, 2009 | 11:17 AM

fordtech08

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if you look at the front of an LMC truck catalog it tells you the break down/ vin decode

Dec 20, 2009 | 11:18 AM

NumberDummy

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Originally Posted by Blackfoot Big Block

Beginning in 1981, Ford offered a 3.33-1 ratio in Dana 60's w/ or w/o Limited Slip. Good luck finding one...or the 3.54-1 as everyone is looking, few are finding any.