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1967 Ford F-series Pickup Data

Decoding the 1967 VIN data plate
 

Sample VIN data plate
The information contained on the data plate includes the vehicle identification number (VIN), wheelbase, exterior color, model type, body type, transmission type, rear axle, maximum gross vehicle weight in lbs., certified net horsepower, RPM and D.S.O. numbers.
   
The first three digits
identify the series:
Series Code
F-100 2WD F10
F-100 4WD F11
F-250 2WD F25
F-250 4WD F26
F-350 2WD F35
The fourth digit identifies
the engine:
Engine Code
240 cid, 6-cyl. A
300 cid, 6-cyl. (LD) B
300 cid, 6-cyl. (HD) B
352 cid, 8-cyl. Y
240 cid, 6-cyl. *1
300 cid, 6-cyl. *2
352 cid, 8-cyl. *8

*Low compression

See Engine Specifications chart below
   
The fifth digit identifies the assembly plant:
Assembly Plant Code
Ontario, CAN C
Dallas, TX D
Mawah, NJ E
Lorain, OH H
Kansas City K
Michigan Truck L
Norfolk, VA N
Twin Cities, MN P
San Jose, CA R
Allen Park, MI (Pilot plant) S
Louisville, KY U
The remaining six digits are the consecutive unit numbers:
Aug. 1966 -  A00,000 thru A13,999
Sep. 1966 -  A14,000 thru A27,999
Oct. 1966 -  A28,000 thru A41,999
Nov. 1966 -  A42,000 thru A55,999
Dec. 1966 -  A56,000 thru A69,999
Jan. 1967 -  A70,000 thru A83,999
Feb. 1967 -  A84,000 thru A97,999
Mar. 1967 -  A98,000 thru B11,999
Apr. 1967 -  B12,000 thru B25,999
May 1967 -  B26,000 thru B39,999
Jun. 1967 -  B40,000 thru B53,999
Jul. 1967 -  B54,000 thru B67,999
Aug. 1967 -  B68,000 thru B81,999

NOTE 1: The consecutive numbers for trucks were assigned just like Ford cars in the period, IE each assembly plant started with the same sequential number. Thus, the first truck in Kansas City production in 1967 would be assigned A00,000, as the first truck assigned to San Jose would also be A00,000. The unique serial number identifier would be the plant code.

NOTE 2: While researching these VIN pages, there have been many conflicting sets of numbers discovered. The numbers listed above are those listed in the 'Catalog of Ford Truck ID Numbers 1946-1972'. However, the Oct. 1972 issue of Ford's technical bulletin 'Shop Tips' lists the consecutive numbers for 1967 as A00,000 thru B49,999. The 1975 Ford Master Parts Catalog shows A00,001 thru B82,000 (starting one unit earlier and ending one unit later). In addition, reportedly the figures in the shop manuals are off some because they were printed at the beginning of the production year run and therefore cannot reflect actual production schedules. I've also heard from several truck owners who report higher unit numbers than listed here...so the research will continue.
   
The W.B. (Wheelbase) code indicates the wheelbase in inches:
 115" is a short wheelbase truck
 131" is a long wheelbase truck		 The Exterior color code indicates the paint color:
Color Code
Raven Black A
Frost Turquoise (Lt. Aqua) B
Pure White C
(Lt. Blue) F
Chrome Yellow G
Rangoon Red J
Holly Green (Dk. Green) L
Wimbledon White M
Lunar Green (Med. Green) U
(Lt. Blue) 3
Pebble Beige 6
Harbor Blue 7
Springtime Yellow 8
Prime 9
   
The Model code indicates the model type and the gross vehicle weight in lbs.
Model GVW
F100 5,000
F101 4,200
F102 5,000
F103 4,500
F110 (4x4) 5,600
F111 (4x4) 4,900
F112  (4x4) 5,600
F250 7,500
F251 4,800
F252 7,500
F253 6,000
F254 6,900
Model GVW
F255 6,000
F256 6,900
F260 (4x4) 6,800
F261 (4x4) 4,900
F262 (4x4) 7,700
F263 (4x4) 6,100
F264 (4x4) 7,700
F350 10,000
F351 8,000
F352 8,000
F353 6,600
 
The Body code: The first digit identifies the interior trim and the second and third digits indicate the body style

BODY STYLE

  CODE
Conventional Cab 81
Cowl and chassis 84
Cowl and windshield 85
INTERIOR TRIM CODES
Code

Color

 Seat Trim
1 Gray Vinyl
2 Med. Blue Vinyl
3 Med. Green Vinyl
4 Med. Beige Vinyl
5 Red Vinyl
B Med. Blue/Dk. Blue Custom Cab bench seat
Woven plastic and crush vinyl
C Med. Green Woven Plastic and Crush Vinyl
D Med. Beige Woven Plastic and Crush Vinyl
E Red Woven Plastic and Crush Vinyl
F Med. Blue/Dk. Blue Ranger vinyl bench seat - Med. Blue Barcelona and Dk. Blue Crinkle vinyl
G Med. Green/Dk. Green Ranger vinyl bench seat - Med. Green Barcelona and Dk. Green Crinkle vinyl
H Parchment Ranger vinyl bench seat - Lt. Parchment Barcelona and Pastel Parchment Crinkle Vinyl
I Red/Dk. Red Ranger vinyl bench seat
Red Barcelona and Dk. Red Crinkle vinyl
K Med. Blue Woven Plastic and Crush Vinyl
L Med. Green Woven Plastic and Crush Vinyl
M Med. Beige Woven Plastic and Crush Vinyl
N Red Woven Plastic and Crush Vinyl
O Dk. Blue Ranger vinyl bucket seats
Dk. Blue Rosette and Crinkle Vinyl
P Dk. Green Ranger vinyl bucket seats
Dk. Green Rosette and Crinkle Vinyl
R Dk. Red Ranger vinyl bucket seats
Dk. Red Rosette and Crinkle Vinyl
S Dk. Blue Custom Cab vinyl bucket seats
Dk. Blue Rosette and Crinkle Vinyl
T Dk. Green Custom Cab vinyl bucket seats
Dk. Green Rosette and Crinkle Vinyl
U Lt. Parchment Custom Cab vinyl bucket seats
Pastel Parchment Rosette and Crush Vinyl
V Red Custom Cab vinyl bucket seats
Red Rosette and Crush Vinyl
W Dk. Blue Standard Cab vinyl bucket seats
Dk. Blue Rosette and Crush Vinyl
X Dk. Green Standard Cab vinyl bucket seats
Dk. Green Rosette and Crush Vinyl
Y Lt. Parchment Standard Cab vinyl bucket seats
Pastel Parchment Rosette and Crush Vinyl
Z Dk. Red Standard Cab vinyl bucket seats
Dk. Red Rosette and Crush Vinyl
 
  The Transmission code indicates the transmission installed in the vehicle

TYPE CODE
4-Speed New Process (NP-435) A
3-speed overdrive B
3-speed Ford Light Duty C
3-speed Ford Medium Duty (T89F) D
3-speed Ford Heavy Duty (T87G) E
4-speed Syn. Warner (T18) F
Cruise-O-Matic G
 
The Rear Axle code indicates the ratio of the rear axle installed in the vehicle
 NOTE 1: The following codes include those used by all Ford light-duty trucks, including the F-series trucks, plus Ranchero and Econolines, as listed in the 1967 Ford Truck Prices and Specifications booklet and the 1967 Ford Truck Shop Manual Vol. 1.
NOTE 2: Some of the codes included in the Price and Specifications book aren't listed in the factory shop manual and vice versa, but all are included here.
Ratio Code
3.50 - Ford (2300-lb.) 01
4.40 - Ford (2300-lb.) 02
4.11 - Ford (2780-lb.) 03
4.57 - Ford (2780-lb.) 04
4.11 - Ford (3300-lb.) 05
4.57 - Ford (3300-lb.) 06
3.00 - Ford (3050-lb.) 07
3.50 - Ford (3300-lb.) 08
3.70 - Ford (3300-lb.) 09
3.25 - Ford (3300-lb.) 17
4.88 - Dana 70 (7,400-lb) 22
5.13 - Dana 70 (7,400-lb) 23
4.10 - Dana 60 (5,200-lb) 24
4.56 - Dana 60 (5,200-lb) 25
4.88 - Dana 60 (5,200-lb) 26
4.10 - Dana 70 (7,400-lb) 27
4.56 - Dana 70 (7,400-lb) 28
5.87 - Dana 70 (7,400-lb) 29
3.73 - Dana 60 (5,200-lb) 38
4.11 - Ford (2780-lb.) *A3
4.57 - Ford (2780-lb.) *A4
4.11 - Ford (3300-lb.) *A5
4.57 - Ford (3300-lb.) *A6
Ratio Code
3.00 - Ford (3050-lb.) *A7
3.54 - Dana 44 (3300-lb.) *A8
3.54 - Dana 60-2 (3300-lb.) *A9
3.50 - Ford (3050-lb.) *B1
4.11 - Ford (3050-lb.) *B2
4.47 - Ford (3050-lb.) *B3
4.10 - Dana 60 (5,200-lb) *B4
4.56 - Dana 60 (5,200-lb) *B5
4.88 - Dana 60 (5,200-lb) *B6
3.50 - Ford (2780-lb.) *B8
3.50 - Ford (3300-lb.) *B9
3.31 - Dana 44 (3300-lb.) *C1
3.73 - Dana 44 (3300-lb.) *C2
4.09 - Dana 44 (3300-lb.) *C4
4.10 - Dana 60-2 (3300-lb.) *C5
3.73 - Dana 60 (5,200-lb) *C8
4.88 - Dana 70 (7,400-lb) *D2
4.10 - Dana 70 (7,400-lb) *D7
4.56 - Dana 70 (7,400-lb) *D8
4.10 - Dana 60-3 (3600-lb.) *E5
3.54 - Dana 60-3 (3600-lb.) *E9
.

* Locking (Limited Slip)
 
Front Axle Code

Capacity

 Code
5,500  B
6,000  C
7,000  D
9,000  D
12,000  F
12,000  G
15,000  H
18,000  I
3,500  K
6,000 *L
Heavy Duty Brakes  M
9,000 *N
*Heavy Duty Brakes

The MAX. G.V.W. LBS. code indicates the maximum gross vehicle weight in pounds
 

The CERT. NET. H.P. code indicates the certified net horsepower at specified rpm.

 

The D.S.O. code:
Identifies the district which ordered the vehicle. If the vehicle is built on a D.S.O (Domestic Special Order), F.S.O. (Foreign Special Order) or L.S.O. (Limited Production Option), the complete order (invoice) number will also be reflected under the DSO space including the District Code Number. (CLICK HERE to see an example of a 1969 Ford truck order form, with the invoice number which would have been included.)

  
District Code
Boston 11
New York 13
Newark 15
Philadelphia 16
Washington 17
Atlanta 21
Charlotte 22
Jacksonville 24
Richmond 25
Cincinnati 27
Louisville 28
Cleveland 32
Detroit