I need to order a new warranty plate (VIN Plate) so that what's on my door will match the VIN # on the title (the door got replaced by previous owner). VIN is F10YN832489 ('66 F100, 2WD, Norfolk VA, 352V8). While I'm at it, I wanted to fill in the other information on the data plate.

I've figured out BODY is 81B (custom cab), COLOR is F (light blue), WB is 129 (8' bed), MODEL is F100, guessing MAX GVW is 5000, Guessing CERT NET HP is 172, guessing RPM is 4000. It's a 3-speed manual, and have seen references to TRANS code of "C" -- is this right? No idea about AXLE code; guessing "28" (3.73 ratio) is likely? no Idea about DSO. Truck spent much of its early life in Raleigh NC; what would be a reasonable DSO for that area? Also, what's likely for interior upholstry (what is code, and where would this number go?) [original seat is long-gone].

=> any suggestions for the missing data and corrections to my guesses?
=> is Marti Auto a good source for the new plate?

 

1966/69 truck Warranty Plate is the same. Marti AFAIK, is the only source for this plate, can stamp the codes on it and provide the original rivets.

But Marti has no records for 1966 or earlier FoMoCo vehicles, all he has is 1967/79 records....which means you will have to provide the codes.

The following codes are from the '64/72 Ford truck parts catalog. The sequence is based on the illustrated facsimile of the 1966/69 Warranty Plate:

First line: F10YN832489

Second line: W.B. 129 / COLOR F / MODEL F100 / BODY B81 or D81 / TRANS C / AXLE 09 [9" 3.73-1 w/o Limited Slip] (28 = F350 Dana 70 4.56-1).

Third line: MAX. G.V.W. LBS 05000 / CERT. NET H.P. 172 / R.P.M. 4000 / DSO 22
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BODY code related to type/color of seat material, Standard or Custom Cab or Ranger (bucket seats).

Blue exterior, seat could have been either blue or beige. Following codes begin w/a letter: Custom Cab.

B81 B = Medium Blue Crush Vinyl & Medium Blue Cody Pattern Woven Plastic / 81 = 81B Custom Cab.

D81 D = Medium Beige Crush Vinyl & Medium Beige Cody Pattern Woven Plastic / 81 = 81B Custom Cab.
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DSO = Ford District Sales Office the truck was originally ordered from.

22 = Charlotte NC

1963 was the only year that just the cabs body style (no upholstery) was listed on the Warranty Plate. 1963 only: 66A Uni standard cab / 66B Uni custom cab / 81A standard cab / 81B custom cab

 

Thanks!!
That's exactly the information I was looking for.
It'll be nice to give the truck back its identity...and the next step towards getting this project closer to getting back on the road.
-Bill