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Sep 17, 2011 | 11:41 AM

Rojak

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1977 F350 Camper Special

Just bought this truck today. It's in rough shape and I'll probably part it out once I get it home and check it over. Has sat outside many years. Can someone decode the info on the data pate for me? Here's the info:

F35JL037351
140 BM F358 BR4 G36J
09900 1977 56

Will post pics asap.

Thanks!

Rob

Sep 17, 2011 | 12:18 PM

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Here ya go, this may help!!!

Decoding '73-'79 Ford Truck VIN Tags - FORDification.net

Sep 17, 2011 | 12:23 PM

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^ ^ I already decoded the whole tamale, so the OP won't have to do it. ^ ^

(sigh) There no such thing as a VIN 'tag' on these trucks, it's referred to as the Warranty Plate.

A VIN tag will only be found on Passenger Cars of this vintage, mounts to the dash, visible thru the left corner of the windshield, has only the VIN on it.

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Originally Posted by Rojak

F35 = F350 Pickup.

J = 460 4V

L = Michigan Truck Assembly Plant.

037351 = 1977.

140" Wheelbase. **

BM: B = Dark Jade Metallic / M = Wimbledon White.

F358 = F350 Pickup, 9,900 lbs. GVWR

BR4: BR = Jade all Vinyl / 4 = Styleside Pickup.

G = C6 Cruise-O-Matic.

36J: 36 = Dana 70 Rear Axle / 3.73-1 / non Limited Slip / 7,400 lb. Rear Axle Capacity // J = Power Steering.

9,900 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

1977

56 = Davenport IA Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

** 140" wheelbase exclusive to the following F350's:

1973/79 Regular Cab Trailer Special / 1973/76 Super Camper Special / 1977/79 Regular Cab Camper Special.

Ford dropped "Super" from the name after 1976.

Decoded from the 1973/79 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog.

Sep 17, 2011 | 02:06 PM

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Thanks to you both. I appreciate the info.

Rob

Sep 18, 2011 | 06:26 PM

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Hi Rojak - I might be interested in some parts if that's what you decide to do. I'm fairly close to you so that helps out.

I am interested in the 460 and the c6, and also am in need of some rear leaf springs/shackles etc.

Thanks!

Sep 18, 2011 | 06:39 PM

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Pics, please. How rough?

Sep 18, 2011 | 07:18 PM

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Will get pics and info up asap. It's pretty rough.

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Sep 23, 2011 | 10:39 PM

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Went earlier this evening to look the truck over with plans to bring it home this weekend. When I got there I discovered the mirrors had been stolen. The mirrors were somerthing I was really excited about getting from this truck. This truck was last tagged in 2002 and six days after I put down my hard earned cash for it a thief helps themselves to my property. I will report it to the police and hope for the best.