Warranty Plate decipher & bumper questions
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Warranty Plate decipher & bumper questions
Greetings ... I need help deciphering my warranty plate information. Here's what it reads and here's what I know so far (please correct me if I'm wrong about any of this):<O
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F25YK888932
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129 H F253 A81 A 24
0600 172 4000 73
Here's what I know so far:
F25= F250 series
Y = 2V 352 V8
K = Kansas City Assembly Plant
888932 = when it was built? unit number?
129 = wheel base in inches ... is this a long bed?
H = color ... Sahara Beige? It's so faded, I thought at first it was Wimbleton White
F253 = F250, but what does the "3' mean?
A81 = body model? Could this be "481?"
A = transmission type ... I have a 3 speed on the floor with a granny gear
24 = rear axle ... I have no idea what this means
0600 = gross vehicle weight
172 = horsepower output at 4000 RPM .. typical for a 352 V8?
73 = DSO number ... I'm clueless about what this is
All this came up in an effort to find the original paint color. I also have a question about the rear bumper. It's a heavy duty step bumper with a trailer ball ... but the sides of the bumper wrap around the quarter panels and are attached there. I've never seen pictures of a '66 bumper like this, and I'm wondering if this is an aftermarket product.
Anyone ever see a bumper that extends to and bolts to the rear quarter panel??
Thanks for all your help.
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</OF25YK888932
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</O 129 H F253 A81 A 24
0600 172 4000 73
Here's what I know so far:
F25= F250 series
Y = 2V 352 V8
K = Kansas City Assembly Plant
888932 = when it was built? unit number?
129 = wheel base in inches ... is this a long bed?
H = color ... Sahara Beige? It's so faded, I thought at first it was Wimbleton White
F253 = F250, but what does the "3' mean?
A81 = body model? Could this be "481?"
A = transmission type ... I have a 3 speed on the floor with a granny gear
24 = rear axle ... I have no idea what this means
0600 = gross vehicle weight
172 = horsepower output at 4000 RPM .. typical for a 352 V8?
73 = DSO number ... I'm clueless about what this is
All this came up in an effort to find the original paint color. I also have a question about the rear bumper. It's a heavy duty step bumper with a trailer ball ... but the sides of the bumper wrap around the quarter panels and are attached there. I've never seen pictures of a '66 bumper like this, and I'm wondering if this is an aftermarket product.
Anyone ever see a bumper that extends to and bolts to the rear quarter panel??
Thanks for all your help.
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Here's what my book says, hope it helps.
First three lines you've got -
888932 is the unit number and was produced in July '66
WB - how long is your bed? 6'6" or 8'?
Stock Color is correct - was your truck ever repainted?
F252 (I don't show a 253) is for GVW of 7500
81 is conventional cab - A would be gray vinyl and woven plastic interior/4 would be beige vinyl
Trans A is 4 spd New Process (granny counts as '1')
Rear axle 4.10 ratio, Dana 60
73 is Direct Special Order to Salt Lake City (doesn't tell what the order was)
Can't help with the bumper - factory and aftermarket did some goofy things in the 50's/ 60's.
First three lines you've got -
888932 is the unit number and was produced in July '66
WB - how long is your bed? 6'6" or 8'?
Stock Color is correct - was your truck ever repainted?
F252 (I don't show a 253) is for GVW of 7500
81 is conventional cab - A would be gray vinyl and woven plastic interior/4 would be beige vinyl
Trans A is 4 spd New Process (granny counts as '1')
Rear axle 4.10 ratio, Dana 60
73 is Direct Special Order to Salt Lake City (doesn't tell what the order was)
Can't help with the bumper - factory and aftermarket did some goofy things in the 50's/ 60's.
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Thanks to both of you ... in answer to your questions, mtflat:
The bed is 8' long ... so I'd assume it IS a longbed.
I don't think the truck was ever repainted ... cab, engine compartment are the same color as the exterior and I KNOW that it hasn't been restored. I do know that, at one time, it was at Andrews AFB because it has a couple of military stickers on it ... being at Andrews would explain how much the paint has faded.
Instig8tr63: I think you're right about the bumper. The truck also has big 4-point mirrors on both sides that look like they belong to a camper package
You've both been really helpful ... thanks. I'll post pictures of the finished product when it's done.
The bed is 8' long ... so I'd assume it IS a longbed.
I don't think the truck was ever repainted ... cab, engine compartment are the same color as the exterior and I KNOW that it hasn't been restored. I do know that, at one time, it was at Andrews AFB because it has a couple of military stickers on it ... being at Andrews would explain how much the paint has faded.
Instig8tr63: I think you're right about the bumper. The truck also has big 4-point mirrors on both sides that look like they belong to a camper package
You've both been really helpful ... thanks. I'll post pictures of the finished product when it's done.
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gehrig, The bumper is a dealer or aftermarket thing. It is also a west of the mississippi bumper. Most all trucks that you see are west coast trucks. Andrews is a east coast base, and 40 years of sun will fade any paint. IMHO
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Can I jump in here? I have a '64 all original that I have in the paint booth. It's a styleside shortbed and I cannot find the rear bumper mounting brackets anywhere. The original bumper was replaced with a "dealership bumper" that has the dealer name and city stamped across the back.
I have a replacement "original style" bumper but everywhere I turn, no mounting brackets. Any help would be appreciated. Even a drawing or picture. I know a great welder/fab guy who can reproduce if needed.
I have a replacement "original style" bumper but everywhere I turn, no mounting brackets. Any help would be appreciated. Even a drawing or picture. I know a great welder/fab guy who can reproduce if needed.
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Originally Posted by ampmrose
Can I jump in here? I have a '64 all original that I have in the paint booth. It's a styleside shortbed and I cannot find the rear bumper mounting brackets anywhere. The original bumper was replaced with a "dealership bumper" that has the dealer name and city stamped across the back.
I have a replacement "original style" bumper but everywhere I turn, no mounting brackets. Any help would be appreciated. Even a drawing or picture. I know a great welder/fab guy who can reproduce if needed.
I have a replacement "original style" bumper but everywhere I turn, no mounting brackets. Any help would be appreciated. Even a drawing or picture. I know a great welder/fab guy who can reproduce if needed.
The best truck show on the net.Salvage yards are the best place to look for them. I am hearing of them going for $150.00 and higher on Ebay.
Good luck in your hunt
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I've seen several versions of that wrap-around bumper, so I agree that it was an aftermarket item. Apparently, several companies were doing good business when the Big Three didn't supply a rear bumper from the factory.
As it happens, I am looking for a cheap way to ship a rear bumper now (see separate posting). Any ideas?
As it happens, I am looking for a cheap way to ship a rear bumper now (see separate posting). Any ideas?
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Shipping a bumper
Brider:
Saw your post and agree and have nothing better to add about ideas for shipping. I've always found freight lines the best way to go, but if you can have your guy build a box for you so UPS or FedEx can ship it, that would be ideal.
BTW, I just got through removing, de-rusting, priming and painting that wrap around step bumper ... and it is not only very functional and sturdy, but it looks drop dead gorgeous with a fresh coat of paint on it.
Good luck,
gehrig
Saw your post and agree and have nothing better to add about ideas for shipping. I've always found freight lines the best way to go, but if you can have your guy build a box for you so UPS or FedEx can ship it, that would be ideal.
BTW, I just got through removing, de-rusting, priming and painting that wrap around step bumper ... and it is not only very functional and sturdy, but it looks drop dead gorgeous with a fresh coat of paint on it.
Good luck,
gehrig
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