Trying to figure out the vin
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Topic: Trying to figure out the vin
Posted By: Djfrazenrat
Subject: Trying to figure out the vin
Date Posted: 25-February-2019 at 4:51AM
| Have most of it figured out but its a 47 code which i didnt see on the list? Kind of confused by that and trying to figure out if itd be worth rebuilding the motor or getting a new and bigger one (cyl 1 and 8 low compression). Have all thr parts for it though some would need a little work, any input would be great. I can post pictures when i figure out how or send them directly. |
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Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 25-February-2019 at 5:50AM
| Some more info would help. What is the vehicle in question? |
Posted By: Djfrazenrat
Date Posted: 25-February-2019 at 5:53AM
| 72 ranchero 500, for some reason i cant post a picture a normal way |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 25-February-2019 at 6:04AM
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Welcome! Please post your VIN and we can help decode it. You couldn't post photos becasue you were a "brand new member" with limited privileges. I have upgraded you to have full privileges. Please read this post for information about joining the forum: http://forum.grantorinosport.org/welcome-new-members-please-read-this-first_topic16847&FID=18&PR=3.html" rel="nofollow - http://forum.grantorinosport.org/welcome-new-members-please-read-this-first_topic16847&FID=18&PR=3.html For information on posting photos, see this post: http://forum.grantorinosport.org/how-to-post-a-picture-updated_topic16433&FID=18&PR=3.html" rel="nofollow - http://forum.grantorinosport.org/how-to-post-a-picture-updated_topic16433&FID=18&PR=3.html ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: Rockatansky
Date Posted: 25-February-2019 at 6:20AM
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code 47 signifies the "500" trim level http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/vin-decoder.4225/" rel="nofollow - http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/vin-decoder.4225/ ------------- 72 GT Ute |
Posted By: Djfrazenrat
Date Posted: 25-February-2019 at 6:23AM
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Posted By: Djfrazenrat
Date Posted: 25-February-2019 at 6:25AM
| Ahh alright, been trying to figure out what to do with the car, either fix it up or sell it as is, parents said theyd take 2500 for it and I've got no clue what its worth |
Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 25-February-2019 at 12:42PM
| Load up on pics from all angles and post them. How much rust is there? |
Posted By: Rockatansky
Date Posted: 25-February-2019 at 1:15PM
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door plate code info, interesting your 3/72 build date car conforms to 1973 door sticker format but no big surprise  https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/419684_1 https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/419687_1 in the rust belt for $2500 you get .... $2500 worth of rust it's a no brainer buy it or move over! ------------- 72 GT Ute |
Posted By: Djfrazenrat
Date Posted: 25-February-2019 at 1:35PM
    
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Posted By: russosborne
Date Posted: 25-February-2019 at 6:31PM
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Either pull the seats/carpet or crawl underneath, or best is both, to look for rust in the floors. Entire passenger compartment, including the storage/spare tire area behind the seat. Do NOT ask how I know this.  My car came from California, and I have seen less rust in Ohio rustbuckets. Russ
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Posted By: Djfrazenrat
Date Posted: 25-February-2019 at 6:41PM
| It was actually all in really good shape under the old carpet all around the interior, had one small area behind passenger side that would leak but that was repaired |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 26-February-2019 at 11:16AM
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overall looks to be in good shape! ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |