vin plate info?
 

I just checked out the FAQ's and the linky for decoding my vin plate(1979 F250) is not found. Can someone please point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.
-Lance

Try this one:

http://www.medicine.wisc.edu/~mrm/bronco/ftvin.cgi

[QUOTE=STGFordCrazy04]Try this one:

http://www.medicine.wisc.edu/~mrm/bronco/ftvin.cgi[/QUOTE]

Thanks! but what about the paint/trim codes? Also the rear axle code is 37x? does the "x" mean some thing different? Thanks again.
-Lance

This is all from Dennis' "Ford truck info" page

Paint codes
http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...PaintCodes.jpg

Axle codes
http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...9AxleCodes.jpg

Interior trim
http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...9TrimCodes.jpg

The X refers to something in the steering or front suspension. Maybe sway bars?

the X is front axle code

example : 38J = Rear axle ratio 3.73 and a capacity of 5.3 m- Dana 60 the J= 5M front axle with power steering

- Source ...... Dennis Carpenter reproductions

It's 2wd....????

Wow, now I am really confused. I just checked the paint codes and 7U comes up emerald!?!? My truck has the original paint and it's dark brown metallic w/light biege center. Where would be the best place to look for the build sheet in this thing? All the vins match. Does it being made 01/79 have anything to do with it? Just 'reaching' for ideas. Thanks
-Lance

disregard..........

I will try to post up pics today(maybe) and see what you guys think. Thanks again
-Lance

X means Tilt (adjustable) column for 1979

Push the T/S arm toward the dash and the steering wheel should tilt

7 U is two tone paint

7 = Desert Gold Poly

U = Sand Poly


The 7U that you read is the FACTORY Colour "Mixing code" for emerald.

I thought A was for tilt steering

More info

X means tilt steering on a higher spec axle.

Dennis, thank you VERY much. Yes this truck has tilt. It's a '79 F250 Ranger XLT Trailer special. Has 460,C6,tilt wheel,cruise control,ps,pb,ac,Super Cooling radiator,trailer wiring,trailer brakes,side and rear tanks,power steering cooler,aux. trans cooler,vinyl door panel insert,vinyl map pockets on doors,cloth bench seat,carpet,all the side chrome,chrome rear sport bumper, and a few other cool things.
-Lance

I just searched the forum on interior and found that I may have a Ranger Lariat. Here is the data plate info:
wb-133
color-7U
type-f251
body-KT4
trans-k
axle-37X
Thanks
-Lance