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| HOW TO DECODE YOUR 1963-1964 VIN /
WARRANTY TAG |
The following tutorial pertains
only to U.S.-built 1963-1964 Ford F100, F250 and F350 trucks. |
From the factory, the
early '63
truck's warranty tag was located on the back side of the glove
box door. Midway through the '63 model year the tag location was
swapped to the outer face of the driver's door, where it
remained through 1966. The information on the rating plate includes the
V.I.N. number, the wheelbase in inches, color, model type, body
type, transmission type, axle type, maximum gross vehicle weight
in pounds, certified net horsepower and domestic special order
(DSO) numbers (if applicable).
The warranty number identifies
the truck series, engine type, assembly plant and consecutive
unit number.
The complete official serial number is stamped on various frame
and body locations. This number is the same as the warranty
number, but is preceded and followed by asterisks.
NOTE: The V.I.N. can be found
stamped in two places on the right-side frame rail. Scroll to the
bottom of this page for more info. Be sure to check to make sure
the V.I.N. stamped on the warranty tag matches the one on the
frame. |
1963-1964 Warranty tag / Rating plate
| FIRST
ROW - THE V.I.N. (SERIAL NUMBER) |
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SERIES
Letter and first two digits of series designation. (See
Model Code below.)
| F |
Conventional Series |
| C |
Tilt Cab Series |
| T |
Tandem Axle Series |
| B |
School Bus Series |
| P |
Parcel Deliver Series |
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| 100, 250, 350, 400 |
Light Duty Models |
| 500, 550, 600 |
Medium Duty Models |
| 700, 750, 800 |
Heavy Duty Models |
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| For
example: the F-350 is a Light Duty conventional
model. The C-600 is a Medium Duty Tilt Cab model. |
SOURCE: 1962-63 Ford
Truck Shop Manual Supplement |
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ENGINE
| CODE |
YEAR |
SALES
DESIGNATION |
SERVICE AND
ENGINEERING
DESIGNATION |
| A* |
1964 |
223 Six - 1V |
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| B |
1963-64 |
262 Six - 1V |
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| C |
1963-64 |
292 MD V8 - 2V |
EEH, EEJ**
- Dual |
| D |
1963-64 |
292 HD V8 - 4V |
EEK, 4-BBL |
| J |
1963-64 |
223 Six - 1V |
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* Export only
** P-Series only |
SOURCES: 1962-63 Ford Truck Shop Manual Supplement
1957-1963 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog
1964-1972 Ford Trucks Master Parts Catalog |
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ASSEMBLY PLANT
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CODE |
PLANT |
| A
(1) |
Atlanta |
| D |
Dallas |
| E |
Mahwah |
| G |
Chicago |
| H |
Lorain (Ohio) |
| K |
Kansas City |
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CODE |
PLANT |
| N |
Norfolk |
| P |
Twin Cities (St. Paul) |
| R |
San Jose |
| S |
Pilot Plant |
| U |
Louisville |
(1) Shown in '57-'63
MPC, not shown in '63 Shop Manual |
SOURCE: 1962-63 Ford
Truck Shop Manual Supplement
1957-1963 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog |
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CONSECUTIVE UNIT NUMBER
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1963 MODEL
(325001
thru 445000) |
| August 1962 |
325001 thru 329999 |
| September 1962 |
330000 thru 339000 |
| October 1962 |
340000 thru 349999 |
| November 1962 |
350000 thru 359999 |
| December 1962 |
360000 thru 369999 |
| January 1963 |
379000 thru 379999 |
| February 1963 |
380000 thru 389999 |
| March 1963 |
390000 thru 399999 |
| April 1963 |
400000 thru 409999 |
| May 1963 |
410000 thru 419999 |
| June 1963 |
420000 thru 429999 |
| July 1963 |
430000 thru 439999 |
| August 1963 |
440000 thru 445000 |
SOURCE: 1957-1963 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog |
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1964 MODEL
(445001 thru 580001) |
| August 1963 |
445001 thru 449999 |
| September 1963 |
450000 thru 459999 |
| October 1963 |
460000 thru 469999 |
| November 1963 |
470000 thru 479999 |
| December 1963 |
480000 thru 489999 |
| January 1964 |
490000 thru 499999 |
| February 1964 |
500000 thru 509999 |
| March 1964 |
510000 thru 519999 |
| April 1964 |
520000 thru 529999 |
| May 1964 |
530000 thru 539999 |
| June 1964 |
540000 thru 549999 |
| July 1964 |
550000 thru 559999 |
SOURCE: 1964 Ford Trucks Shop Manual |
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WHEELBASE (IN INCHES) |
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COLOR CODE
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CODE |
COLOR
NAME |
PAINT
SPEC.
NO. |
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A |
Raven Black |
M30J-1724 |
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B |
Caribbean Turquoise |
M30J-556 |
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C |
Pure White
Arctic Milk White |
M30J-1525 |
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G |
Chrome Yellow
Schoolbus Yellow |
M30J-1526 |
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J |
Rangoon Red |
M30J-1515 |
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K |
Driftwood Gray
(1963) |
M30J-1618 |
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K |
Bengal Tan
(1964) |
M30J-1024 |
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CODE |
COLOR
NAME |
PAINT
SPEC.
NO. |
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L |
Dark Green
Holly Green |
M30J-1237 |
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M |
Corinthian White
(1963) |
M30J-1238 |
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M |
Wimbleton White
(1964) |
M30J-1619 |
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T |
Sandshell Beige |
M30J-1543 |
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V |
Academy Blue |
M30J-1024 |
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Y |
Glacier Blue
Skylight Blue |
M30J-1553 |
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SOURCES:
1962-63 Ford
Truck Shop Manual Supplement
1957-63 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog; 1964-72
Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog |
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MODEL CODE
Ford truck model designations consist of two elements, a
letter and a three or four-digit number. The letter
determines the type of truck and the number indicates the
size:
| F |
Conventional Series |
| C |
Tilt Cab Series |
| T |
Tandem Axle Series |
| B |
School Bus Series |
| P |
Parcel Deliver Series |
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| 100, 250, 350, 400 |
Light Duty Models |
| 500, 550, 600 |
Medium Duty Models |
| 700, 750, 800 |
Heavy Duty Models |
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| For
example: the F-350 is a Light Duty conventional
model. The C-600 is a Medium Duty Tilt Cab model. |
SOURCE: 1962-63 Ford
Truck Shop Manual Supplement |
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CAB OR BODY TYPE
NOTE: 1963 is the
only model year where the code shows the actual body style.
|
CODE |
BODY TYPE |
| 66A |
Integral Standard Cab and
Pickup Box (1963) |
| 66B |
Integral Custom Cab and
Pickup Box (1963) |
| 80 |
Platform (Flatbed) |
| 81 |
Conventional Cab (1964) |
| 81A |
Conventional Standard Cab
(1963) |
| 81B |
Conventional Custom Cab
(1963) |
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CODE |
BODY TYPE |
| 83 |
Conventional Cab Flareside
Pickup |
| 84 |
Chassis and Cowl |
| 85 |
Chassis Cowl and Windshield |
| 86 |
Stake (Rack) |
| 88 |
Stripped Chassis |
| 99 |
Conventional Cab Styleside
Pickup |
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| SOURCES:
1957-1963 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog; 1964-1972
Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog |
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NOTE: 1964
models include a letter or number in front of the '81'
which identifies type and color of interior trim and also
identifies unit as Standard or Custom model.
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1964 TRIM SCHEME CODES |
| CODE |
BODY TYPE |
TRIM SCHEME |
| 0 |
81A (F-N-NT-T100/1100) |
Black all vinyl (full width
seat) |
| 1 |
81A (F-N-NT-T500/1100) |
Silver gray crush vinyl and
light gray crush vinyl |
| 1 |
85 (P100/500) |
Light gray crush vinyl and
light gray block weave vinyl |
| 1 |
91A (except Hi-Tilt) |
Silver gray crush vinyl and
light gray block weave vinyl |
| 2 |
81A (F100/350) |
Medium blue crush vinyl and
medium blue rib vinyl |
| 2 |
87, 89 (except 89D) |
Medium blue crush vinyl and
medium blue stitch pattern vinyl |
| 3 |
81A (F100/350) |
Medium green crush vinyl and
medium green rib vinyl |
| 3 |
87, 89 (except 89D) |
Medium green crush vinyl and
medium green stitch pattern vinyl |
| 4 |
81A (F100/350) |
Light beige crush vinyl and
light beige rib vinyl |
| 4 |
87, 89 (except 89D) |
Light beige crush vinyl and
light beige stitch pattern vinyl |
| 5 |
81A (F100/350) |
Red crush vinyl and red rib
vinyl |
| 5 |
87, 89 (except 89D) |
Red crush vinyl and red stitch
pattern vinyl |
| 6 |
81A, 91A |
Black all vinyl |
| A |
91B (except Hi-Tilt) |
Silver gray crush vinyl and
gray twill stripe woven plastic |
| B |
81B (F-N-NT-T100/1100) |
Medium blue crush vinyl and
medium blue check stripe woven plastic |
| B |
87, 89 (except 89D) |
Medium blue crush vinyl and
medium blue check stripe woven plastic |
| B |
89D |
Light blue crush vinyl and
medium blue crush vinyl |
| C |
81B (F-N-NT-T100/1100) |
Medium green crush vinyl and
medium green check stripe woven plastic |
| C |
87, 89 (except 89D) |
Medium green crush vinyl and
medium green check stripe woven plastic |
| D |
81B (F-N-NT-T100/1100) |
Light beige crush vinyl and
medium beige check stripe woven plastic |
| D |
87, 89 (except 89D) |
Light beige crush vinyl and
medium beige check stripe woven plastic |
| E |
81B (F-N-NT -T100/1100) |
Red crush vinyl and red check
stripe woven plastic |
| E |
87, 89 (except 890) |
Red crush vinyl and red check
stripe woven plastic |
| F |
81B |
Black all vinyl |
| F |
91B |
Black all vinyl |
| J |
81A (F-N-NT-T5 00/1100) |
Silver gray vinyl and light
gray crush vinyl |
| K |
81A (F100/350) |
Medium blue crush vinyl and
medium blue rib vinyl |
| L |
81A (F100/350) |
Medium green crush vinyl and
medium green rib vinyl |
| M |
81A (F100/350) |
Light beige crush vinyl and
light beige rib vinyl |
| N |
81A (F100/350) |
Red crush vinyl and red rib
vinyl |
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TRANSMISSION CODE(S)
For light-duty trucks, this
will be a single-digit code and identifies the vehicle's
transmission. For some larger truck as required, the auxiliary transmission code
will be stamped directly in front of the main transmission
code.
|
CODE |
DESCRIPTION |
| A |
Manual 3-spd Ford
Standard Duty |
| B |
Manual 3-spd Ford w/Warner
T85, T86 Overdrive |
| D |
3-spd Warner T89-C
(MD) |
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CODE |
DESCRIPTION |
| E |
3-spd Warner T87-E,
G
(HD) |
| F |
4-spd Warner T98-A |
| G |
3-spd HD Cruise-o-matic |
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SOURCES:
1962-1963 Ford/Mercury Truck Shop Manual Supplement
1964-1972 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog |
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AXLE
CODE(S) The first two digits of the
axle code identifies the vehicle's rear axle. As needed, the
third digit identifies the vehicle's front axle. |
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FRONT AXLE CODES |
| CODE |
TYPE |
| A |
3.92 - 3M (4WD) - Spicer 446F |
| B |
4.56 - 3M (4WD) - Spicer 446F |
| D |
4.56 - 3.5M (4WD) - Spicer 446HDF |
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SOURCES: 1962-1963 Ford Truck Shop Manual Supplement
1957-63 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog
1964-72 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog |
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REAR AXLE CODES |
| CODE |
YEAR |
NOTES |
RATIO &
CAPACITY |
VENDOR
MODEL |
| A1 |
1963 |
Locking |
3.73 - 3.3M |
Spicer 44.1 |
| 1964 |
Locking |
3.73 - 3M |
Ford WDF-D, H |
| A2 |
1963-64 |
Locking |
3.92 - 3.3M |
Spicer 44.1 |
| A3 |
1964 |
Locking |
4.11 - 2.7M |
Ford WDF-A |
| A4 |
1964 |
Locking |
4.57 - 2.7M |
Ford WDF-B |
| 01 |
1963 |
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3.50 - 2.3M |
Ford WCC |
| 1964 |
|
3.50 - 2.3M |
Ford WCC-A |
| 02 |
1963 |
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4.00 - 2.3M |
Ford WCC |
| 1964 |
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4.00 - 2.3M |
Ford WCC-C |
| 03 |
1963 |
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4.11 - 2.7M |
Ford WCR |
| 1964 |
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4.11 - 2.7M |
Ford WCR-A, H |
| 04 |
1963 |
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4.57 - 2.7M |
Ford WCR |
| 1964 |
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4.57 - 2.7M |
Ford WCR-B, J |
| 05 |
1963 |
(1) |
4.10 - 2.3M |
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| 1964 |
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4.10 - 5.2M |
Dana/Spicer 60 |
| 10 |
1963 |
(2) |
3.22 |
Ford WCC |
| 1964 |
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3.25 - 3.3M |
Ford WDM-A |
| 11 |
1963-64 |
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3.70 - 3.3M |
Ford WBG-E |
| 12 |
1963-64 |
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3.89 - 3.3M |
Ford WBG-F, H |
| 13 |
1963 |
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4.11 - 3.3M |
Ford WBG |
| 1964 |
|
4.11 - 3.3M |
Ford WBG-L |
| 21 |
1963 |
(1) |
5.83 - 7.2M |
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| 22 |
1963-64 |
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4.88 - 7.2M |
Dana/Spicer 70 |
| 23 |
1963 |
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5.13 - 7.2M |
Dana/Spicer 70 |
| 1964 |
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5.13 - 7.4M |
Dana/Spicer 70 |
| 24 |
1963 |
F250, P350 |
4.56 - 5M |
Dana/Spicer 60 |
| 1964 |
|
4.56 - 5.2M |
Dana/Spicer 60 |
| 26 |
1963-64 |
F250, P350 |
4.88 - 5M |
Dana/Spicer 60 |
| 29 |
1963-64 |
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5.87 - 7.2M |
Dana/Spicer 70 |
(1) As shown in '63 Shop Manual Supplement, not shown in
'57-'63 MPC.
(2) As shown in '57-'63 MPC, not shown in '63 Shop Manual |
| LOCATING
YOUR V.I.N. STAMPINGS ON THE FRAME |
In
addition to the V.I.N. on the driver's door data plate, the
number is also stamped on the frame in two different places,
both on the topside of the right frame rail. The first one
is in the engine compartment, just below the alternator on
two-wheel-drive pickups or just behind the front axle on
four-wheel-drive pickups.
The second number is stamped just under where the seat would
be located. You'll likely need a flashlight and small mirror
to read this one.
These frame stamps are usually hard to read, so be sure to
grab a wire brush and some rags to clean the grime off.
(NOTE: the picture at right is a '67 frame, but the
stampings should be located in the same locations. There
have also be isolated reports of a VIN found stamped in
non-typical locations, such as on the left-side frame rail
under the seat area.) |
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