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1959 ford f100

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  1. Dinman
    Joined: Oct 11, 2013
    Posts: 2

    Dinman
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    from CALIFORNIA

    VIN verification, where should the VIN plates be in a 1959 Ford F100?? I hate DMV! they said one on the glove box was incorrect placement, any idea where the second plate should be??:confused:
     
  2. Slick111
    Joined: Oct 22, 2011
    Posts: 309

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    Should be on the drivers side door jamb mine was banged up sanded and overspray painted bad totaly unreadable so I just took the one off the glove box riveted it on the door jamb never had a problem with inspection again.
     
  3. gilles d
    Joined: Nov 20, 2011
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    gilles d
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    from winnipeg

    ive had one on the inside of the glove box also,i think it was original
     
  4. j-dogg
    Joined: Aug 20, 2005
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    1959-60 Truck Vehicle Identification
    Where To Find Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) For 1959-60 Ford the VIN plate is attached to the glove box. The information on the rating plate is the VIN number. The VIN number identifies the series, engine, model year, ***embly plant and production sequence.
    Vehicle Identification Number - F25J9U100001

    Series Identification
    F10 = F100
    F11 = F100 4WD
    F25 = F250
    F26 = F250 4WD
    F35 = F350

    Engine Code
    J = 223ci 6Cyl 1BC Carburetor 1959-60
    C = 292ci 8Cyl 2BC Carburetor 158hp 1959-60
    D = 292ci 8Cyl 2BC Carburetor 160 hp 1959-60

    Models Year
    9 = 1959
    0 = 1960

    ***embly Plant
    A = Atlanta, GA
    G = Chicago, IL
    D = Dallas, TX
    K = Kansas City, MO
    L = Long Beach, CA
    U = Louisville, KY
    E = Mahwah, NJ
    M = Memphis, TN
    N = Norfolk,VA
    S = Allen Park, MI
    R = San Jose, CA
    P = St. Paul, MN

    Production Sequence (Series #) Key Information 1959-60
    1959: The major styling changes on the 1959 trucks consisted of a woven nylon saran seat upholstry, foam rubber seat padding, sound deadening material, two-tone paint on the doors and the instrument panel, a left door armrest, a white steering wheel with a chrome horn ring, a p***enger's side visor, an illuminated cigal lighter, a chrome grille, headlight bezels, parking light rims and windshield moldings, and matched door locks. A Custom Cab emblem was located on each door.
    1960: The 1960 trucks featured a new grille that incorporated quad headlight bezels. The hood also got new sculpturing and new side ornamentation. Several minor improvements appeared, such as modified door latches, new door seals, a redesigned armrest, a redesigned wiring harness with multiplug sockets, and a cowlside fuse box and circuit breaker box.

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  5. Tony Ray
    Joined: Sep 8, 2007
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    Tony Ray
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    its on the glove box door..pop riveted to the backside of the door. I would find a book or id guide that states it and show it to them.
     
  6. pigpin75
    Joined: Aug 14, 2008
    Posts: 51

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    Also id # is located on top of the frame rail, on the p***enger side, right under the firewall.
     
  7. 1959ford4x4f100
    Joined: Dec 21, 2013
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    1959ford4x4f100
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    from Sidney Mt.

    I'm hoping some one here can help me I have got a 1959 ford f100 4x4 and according to the vin# decoder it is not is it a napco conversion or what have I got thanks
     
  8. verde742
    Joined: Aug 11, 2010
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    you mean right there where the battery acid has leaked on, for say 50 years ?
     
  9. mechanic58
    Joined: Mar 21, 2010
    Posts: 681

    mechanic58
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    I've had several of these old Fords - the VIN plates are always on the inside of the glove box door.
     

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