Hey All,

Just joined today. Currently I'm looking into buying an old 1966 Ford T850 Super Duty and restoring it. I've been having a hard time decoding the vin. I was looking through different forum posts and have noticed that members here and a wealth of knowledge in that area. Hoping you could help me out.
Vin # T85KUA15449

Any and all info you could supply would be Mich appreciated! Trying to ensure this is what I want before I buy it.

Thanks,
Caleb

 

T85 - T850 (Gas)

K - 477 Ford 8-cylinder gas 4V

U - Louisville, KY assembly plant

815449 - 1966 - Assembled December 1965 - I figure the "A" is a stampo.

158" Wheelbase.

A - Raven Black Color code

T850 - T850 39,000 Lbs GVWR

E81 - E = Red crush vinyl and red cody pattern woven plastic - 81 = 81B - Custom Cab

Blank Transmission code - indicating possible special order

Blank Axle code - indicating possible special order

39,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

222 net HP @ 3,200 RPM

61 - Dallas, TX District Sales Office

0015 - Domestic Special Order number

Does this truck have a bench seat in it or does it have the Bostrom Viking suspension seat for the drivers side?

Chad

 

Thanks for the help Chad!

I'm still waiting for photos of the interior. I'll let ya know when I find out.

Caleb

 

Last 6 digits of the VIN: A15449 = The A is not a typo, the T850 is a 1967.

1967 serial number range: A00,001-B82,000.

 

Thanks NumberDummy for the clarification on the year. It looks to be what I'm looking for as I can't find any t950's so far. The t850 I'm looking at is a good 5.5 hrs away so I'm trying to get all the info I can before I make the trek. Doesn't look to be in running condition but I can't complain about the $800 asking price. It's a cheap way to get into these awesome trucks.

 

1957/69 T700/950 is an F700/950 with Tandem Axles.

1967/69 F800/1000 & T700/950 use the same cab as 1961/64 F100/1100; 1965 F100/250 4WD; 1965/66 F350/1100; 1966 F250 4WD

The doors, all the glass and the weatherstrips are the same as 1961/66 F100/1100 (doors: except 1961/63 F100/250 Uni pickups) & T700/950.

The weatherstrips are reproduced, but the repro parts sellers only list them for F100/350, as this is what most people have.

Please post further questions in the LARGE TRUCK forum.

 

Don't be deceived by a low asking price. Big trucks means big parts which means big money. If you are in the business you probably know this. Don't ask be how I found out..Sometimes the seller could give the truck and $5,000.00 and you will come out on the short end of the stick. As suggested in post 2 if the transmission and rear are vendor parts you may be able to get parts through the vendors if they are still in business.

 

I appreciate the warning shadyside1983. I currently have a 1995 Ford CF8000 20ft flatbed with an 8.3 Cummins and my class a cdl. I want a truck with a higher gvwr/gcwr and a shorter wheel base. I've also always wanted a classic vehicle so I'm planning a full restomod to get both. It'll take lots of time, effort, and money but that's what I'm expecting.

 

Sorry about the miss on the year. I was trying to make the numbers fit what you said rather than believing them for what they are...I'm always learning!

Chad

 

Is there an online resource that deciphers the VIN? I'm trying to figure out the vin on my 66 f100. F10YK872047

 

F10 = F100 2WD

Y = 352 2V

K = Kansas City MO Assembly Plant.

872047 = 1966.

VIN when decoded, doesn't tell you much. Post a pic of the Warranty Plate, riveted to the left door face below the latch, or type the info.