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Mar 5, 2010 | 07:44 PM

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1st gen lightning

is there a number(s) or letter(s) in the vin of a lightning that would be different than a regular f-150? i know there probably is but i just wanna know if this is an actual lightning rather than a clone. thanks

Mar 5, 2010 | 08:05 PM

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there is a engine code letter in the Vin. when you run the vin it will show up different then a typically 5.8. i believe the code is H. i might be wrong though.

Mar 5, 2010 | 08:08 PM

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The letter (R) is what your looking for !

Mar 5, 2010 | 08:44 PM

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doesnt matter where the r is? just as long as its there?

Mar 5, 2010 | 08:45 PM

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The letter (R) is what your looking for !

ok... H is for regular 351's.

Mar 5, 2010 | 08:48 PM

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doesnt matter where the r is? just as long as its there?

Yes thats Correct !

Mar 5, 2010 | 09:23 PM

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the 8th digit in the vin will be a R. And the frame will have a extra support welded to the outside of the frame over the rear axle

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Mar 6, 2010 | 03:44 PM

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i got one picture but i dont know how to post up pictures. lets just say its clean as ****. has 104000 origional miles. southern truck. no rust. it really stands out. for 5 grand you cant go wrong. it seems legit but i posted up because i wanted to be sure it wasnt a clone. i still dont know because i havent looked at it yet. im goin in a little bit.

Mar 6, 2010 | 05:24 PM

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**** is not clean.

Mar 6, 2010 | 06:16 PM

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ehh its all good. from a distance the truck looked beautiful but up close the paint is really rough. he took a rattle can and painted the mirrors and door handles, dash has a few cracks, no carpet. he showed me roughly 3000 dolars in recipts from new brakes, rebuilt trans. overall its a decent truck, it just needs some tlc.was askin 5 grand got it for 4. 105000 miles.

Mar 6, 2010 | 08:59 PM

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he took a rattle can and painted the mirrors and door handles,

Hope he didnt put Crisco in the engine....

Mar 6, 2010 | 10:31 PM

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haha yea. once i get it painted and clean up under the hood its gona be a sweet truck. its gona kill me to sell the f-150 i have now but its all good.