Decoding the VIN
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From: Eugene, OR USA
Decoding the VIN
There's a lot of info. in the VIN and I don't know how to decode it all. Is there a guide somewhere on the net or does somebody have the key to breaking the codes?
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From: Edmonton, AB
1FT or 2FT - usa/canada Ford Truck
4th digit - brake type
5-7 digits - line/series
8th digit - engine
9th digit - chk digit
10th digit - model year
11th digit - assembly plant
12-17th digits - sequence - like what number your truck is.
email me your vin and I"ll tell you what it is per your truck. bambino@powersurfr.com
hth
Bambino
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Owners Gallery Truck #179
1999 reg cab/short box/ORP/Silver on Dk Graphite - 3.55; 4.6l 5sp; Factory Tonneau; 40 chan CB/Maxrad Antenna; Kicker amp'd sub tubes; Rockford Fosgate components up front; Custom Exhaust; Mobil 1 5w30/Motorcraft FL820s; Amsoil Series 2k in the driveline.
4th digit - brake type
5-7 digits - line/series
8th digit - engine
9th digit - chk digit
10th digit - model year
11th digit - assembly plant
12-17th digits - sequence - like what number your truck is.
email me your vin and I"ll tell you what it is per your truck. bambino@powersurfr.com
hth
Bambino
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Bambino Worldwide
Owners Gallery Truck #179
1999 reg cab/short box/ORP/Silver on Dk Graphite - 3.55; 4.6l 5sp; Factory Tonneau; 40 chan CB/Maxrad Antenna; Kicker amp'd sub tubes; Rockford Fosgate components up front; Custom Exhaust; Mobil 1 5w30/Motorcraft FL820s; Amsoil Series 2k in the driveline.