F-130?!?
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F-130?!?
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My dad just picked up a beautiful '76 2wd F-150. One interesting thing however is while it says "F-150" on the body, there are eight lugs on the wheels and the GVWR indicates that its a 3/4 ton. Also, under "type" on the door jamb sticker it says "F130", and the vin is F13YRD03847 which would also seem to indicate and F-130, right?? Just curious if anyone out there can help us unravel this mystery. Thanks in advance!
My dad just picked up a beautiful '76 2wd F-150. One interesting thing however is while it says "F-150" on the body, there are eight lugs on the wheels and the GVWR indicates that its a 3/4 ton. Also, under "type" on the door jamb sticker it says "F130", and the vin is F13YRD03847 which would also seem to indicate and F-130, right?? Just curious if anyone out there can help us unravel this mystery. Thanks in advance!
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It may not be the original body parts. Maybe someone changed the fenders from an F 150 or F 100? If it is a 76 it should have the emblems on the fenders. In 77 they put them on the cowl. At least that is what I have observed over the years. Have been known to be wrong though.
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[QUOTE=velcro7279]It may not be the original body parts. Maybe someone changed the fenders from an F 150 or F 100? If it is a 76 it should have the emblems on the fenders.
Thanks for the quick response. I like the theory, but on close inspection everything seems to be very original (lts got less than 100k miles on it), and the emblems are on the fenders so I guess it passes that test. Any other ideas?
Thanks for the quick response. I like the theory, but on close inspection everything seems to be very original (lts got less than 100k miles on it), and the emblems are on the fenders so I guess it passes that test. Any other ideas?
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[QUOTE=LxMan1]Your VIN number: F13YRD03847
Your Model Year is August 1976.
Truck Series: Unknown, Please double check VIN number
This is what I also got when I plugged the VIN into the online decoder... But there's no question that the VIN is accurate. I'm thinking the "F13" in the beginning indicates that its not a standard model. My dad seems to think the disparity between the 1/2 ton designation and the 3/4 ton build might have something to do with heavy duty trucks being taxed differently or having different emissions standards in California (its original location).
Your Model Year is August 1976.
Truck Series: Unknown, Please double check VIN number
This is what I also got when I plugged the VIN into the online decoder... But there's no question that the VIN is accurate. I'm thinking the "F13" in the beginning indicates that its not a standard model. My dad seems to think the disparity between the 1/2 ton designation and the 3/4 ton build might have something to do with heavy duty trucks being taxed differently or having different emissions standards in California (its original location).
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A 76 OEM service manual may show the F13 code but my 77 does not. There were a few oddball codes over the years.
You could always send your code into Ford. Check the Read First: FAQ thread at the top of the 73-9 forum for build sheet info.
You could always send your code into Ford. Check the Read First: FAQ thread at the top of the 73-9 forum for build sheet info.
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The OEM 76 Ford Shop manual only shows 2 codes for a 76 F150.
Pickup codes
F150 - 6050 lbs
F151 - 6200 lbs
Chassis Cab codes
F190 -6050 lbs
F191 -6250 lbs
Your consecutive number makes it a August 1976 truck (within the last 20,000 made)
Pickup codes
F150 - 6050 lbs
F151 - 6200 lbs
Chassis Cab codes
F190 -6050 lbs
F191 -6250 lbs
Your consecutive number makes it a August 1976 truck (within the last 20,000 made)
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Well, how's this for you? I have all of the original papers that came with my truck when it was bought new. The window sticker says "F-140" plain as day. And so does some of the paper-work from the dealer. Anyone have any clue on that?
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The DSO number will tell where the truck went after it left San Jose...If the DSO is: 71...it went to LA; 72...it went to SF; 73...it went to SLC; 74...it went to Seattle, etc.
DSO Has two meanings: District Sales Office (two number code) or Domestic Special Order (a series of 4 or more numbers).
If the truck was special..the DSO will have the series of 4 or more numbers.
Edit: error corrected.
DSO Has two meanings: District Sales Office (two number code) or Domestic Special Order (a series of 4 or more numbers).
If the truck was special..the DSO will have the series of 4 or more numbers.
Edit: error corrected.
Last edited by NumberDummy; Dec 23, 2006 at 02:36 PM.
