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HOW TO DECODE YOUR CANADIAN
1962/63 VIN /
WARRANTY TAG |
The following guide pertains
only to Canadian-built 1962/1963 Ford F100, F250, F350 and Mercury
M100, M250 and M350 trucks.
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From the factory, the
warranty tag was located on the door jamb pillar between the
hinges. The information on the rating plate includes the
serial number, info on trim and paint, axle ratio, truck series,
wheelbase in inches, max GVW in pounds, and identifies the engine and
transmission.
NOTE: The V.I.N. can also usually 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 ensure
the V.I.N. stamped on the warranty tag matches the numbers on the
frame.
The 1962 Canadian truck
rating plate contains exactly the same data as the 1963
plate. The only difference between the two plates is the
lettering change from block type to script of "Ford Motor
Company of Canada Limited" on the 1963 plate.
Some information
contained on this page is not specifically applicable to light-duty
F-series trucks but is also included strictly for informational and
general education purposes.
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Typical 1963 Canadian Ford and
Mercury Truck Rating Plate
Typical
Parts Identification Plate
(mostly used on medium- and heavy-duty trucks
in addition to the Warranty tag /
Rating plate)
In addition to the standard
warranty tag, in some cases an auxiliary identification plate
was also used and was located on the left-hand front body pillar
which included:
- Transmission assembly
identification number which identifies the manufacturer,
model number and transmission speeds
- The front axle code with
identifies the manufacturer, model number and ratio and/or
capacity,
- Rear axle assembly
identification number(s) which identifies the manufacturer,
model number, capacity and ratio of the rear
axle(s).
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| CONSECUTIVE SERIAL NUMBER
Six digits for light-duty F-series |
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1961-1964 Serial Number
Range |
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50,000 thru 73,999 |
1961 |
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74,000 thru 107,999 |
1962 |
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108,000 thru 143,999 |
1963 |
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144,000 thru 192,999 |
1964 |
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SOURCE: 1961-1964 Ford/Mercury Truck Master Parts
Catalogue |
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GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT
CODE
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CODE |
RATING |
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A |
0 TO 6,000 lbs. |
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B |
6,001 to 10,000 lbs. |
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C |
10,001 to 14,000 lbs. |
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D |
14,001 to 16,000 lbs. |
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CODE |
RATING |
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E |
16,001 to 19,500 lbs. |
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F |
19,501 to 26,000 lbs. |
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G |
26,001 to 33,000 lbs. |
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H |
33,001 lbs. and over |
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| SOURCE:
1962-1963 Ford/Mercury Truck Shop Manual Supplement |
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MODEL (ENGINE)
Indicates the number of cylinders and whether it's a Ford or Mercury engine:
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CODE |
CYLINDER |
DESC. |
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1 |
8 |
Mercury |
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4 |
8 |
Ford |
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CODE |
CYLINDER |
DESC. |
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5 |
6 |
Mercury |
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6 |
6 |
Ford |
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SOURCE: 1962-1963 Ford/Mercury Truck Shop Manual
Supplement |
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BODY TYPE
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CODE |
BODY TYPE |
| 24 |
Bus Chassis (L.H.D.) |
| 35 |
Parcel Delivery |
| 41 |
Tandem |
| 45 |
Diesel |
| 51 |
Tilt Cab |
| 54 |
Tilt Tandem |
| 66 |
Pick-Up (Integral) |
| 80 |
Platform |
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CODE |
BODY TYPE |
| 81 |
Chassis and Cab |
| 83 |
Pick-Up (Flareside) |
| 84 |
Chassis and Cowl |
| 85 |
Chassis Cowl and Windshield |
| 86 |
Stake |
| 87 |
Bus Chassis (R.H.D.) |
| 88 |
Stripped Chassis |
| 99 |
Pick-Up (Flush Side) |
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| SOURCE:
1962-1963 Ford/Mercury Truck Shop Manual Supplement |
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SERIES
Only the series
which are relevant to the light-duty trucks are shown here:
10 = F100
25 = F250
35 = F350
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WHEELBASE
The true wheelbase length is
also shown on the second line of the
tag above "W.B."
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02 |
102" |
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04 |
104" |
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11 |
111" |
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12 |
212" |
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14 |
114" |
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20 |
120" |
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21 |
121" |
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22 |
122" |
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24 |
246" |
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25 |
222.5" |
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26 |
126" |
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28 |
128" |
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32 |
132" |
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34 |
134" |
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35 |
135" |
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37 |
137" |
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38 |
138" |
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42 |
242.5" |
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44 |
144" |
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46 |
146" |
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52 |
156" |
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53 |
153" |
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54 |
154" |
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56 |
156" |
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58 |
158" |
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60 |
260.5" |
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61 |
161" |
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63 |
163" |
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72 |
174" |
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74 |
174" |
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75 |
175" |
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76 |
176" |
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81 |
181" |
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85 |
198.5" |
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90 |
90" |
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94 |
194" |
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96 |
96" |
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99 |
99" |
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| SOURCE: 1961-1964
Ford/Mercury Truck Master Parts Catalogue |
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DRIVE CODE
L = Left hand drive
R = Right hand drive |
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TRIM CODE
(Conventional cab)
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1962 TRIM CODES |
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01 |
Beige vinyl |
02,
202 |
Beige fabric
and vinyl |
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03 |
Black vinyl |
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04 |
Black vinyl (Bostrom
seat) |
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1963 TRIM CODES |
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01 |
Gray and silver gray vinyl |
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02 |
Gray fabric and vinyl |
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03 |
Black - all vinyl (heavy duty) |
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04 |
Black - all vinyl (Bostrum seat) |
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05 |
Beige - fabric and vinyl |
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| SOURCE: 1961-1964
Ford/Mercury Truck Master Parts Catalogue |
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Two similar letters = solid color
Two different letters = tutone
SOURCES:
1962 Ford of Canada Collision Body Parts Catalogue
1961-1964 Ford/Mercury Truck Master Parts Catalogue |
PAINT CODE
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1962-1963 CANADIAN BUILT TRUCK EXTERIOR PAINT CHART
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SOLID COLORS |
| CODE |
COLOR |
PAINT NUMBER |
TOUCH UP
SPRAY
BOMB
NUMBER |
| BB |
Raven Black |
M-30J-1724-SE (qt.)
M-30J-1724-SEG (gal.) |
CB7A-19500-A |
| DD |
Pagoda Green (1963) |
MIJ-1638 |
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| EE |
Oxford Blue Metallic (Dark) |
M-30J-1447-SE |
CC2AZ-I9500-C |
| FF |
Viking Blue Metallic (Medium) |
M-30J-1448-SE |
CC2AZ-19500-D |
| GG |
Silver Moss Metallic (Medium Green) |
M-30J-1454-SE |
CC2AZ-19500-H |
| HH |
Baffin Blue (Light) |
M-30J-1449-SE |
CC2AZ-19500-E |
| RR |
Rangoon Red |
M-30J-1515-SE |
CC2AZ-19500-L |
| TT |
Ming Green Metallic (Medium Turquoise) |
M-30J 1451-SE |
CC2AZ-19500-F |
| WW |
Corinthian White |
MC-30J-1238-SE |
CC2AZ-19500-N |
| YY |
Tuscon Yellow |
M-30J-1456-SE |
CC2 AZ-19500-J |
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1962-1963 EXTERIOR PAINT CHART COLOUR COMBINATIONS (46) |
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CODE |
REFER TO CANADIAN
SOLID COLOUR CODE |
| 2BR |
1BB and 1RR |
| 2BW |
1BB and 1WW |
| 2EH |
1EE and 1HH |
| 2EW |
1EE and 1WW |
| 2FH |
1FF and 1HH |
| 2FW |
1FF and 1WW |
| 2GW |
1GG and 1WW |
| 2HE |
1HH and 1EE |
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CODE |
REFER TO CANADIAN
SOLID COLOUR CODE |
| 2HF |
1HH and 1FF |
| 2HW |
1HH and 1WW |
| 2RB |
1RR and 1BB |
| 2RW |
1RR and 1WW |
| 2SW |
1SS and 1WW |
| 2TW |
1TT and 1WW |
| 2WB |
1WW and 1BB |
| 2WE |
1WW and 1EE |
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CODE |
REFER TO CANADIAN
SOLID COLOUR CODE |
| 2WF |
1WW and 1FF |
| 2WG |
1WW and 1GG |
| 2WH |
1WW and 1HH |
| 2WR |
1WW and 1RR |
| 2WT |
1WW and 1TT |
| 2WY |
1WW and 1YY |
| 2YW |
1YY and 1WW |
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REAR AXLE DRIVE RATIO CODE
(self explanatory) |
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F = Ford
M = Mercury |
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MODEL/SERIES
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MODEL DESIGNATIONS |
| F |
Conventional Series |
| C |
Tilt Cab Series |
| T |
Tandem Axle Series |
| CT |
Tilt Cab Tandem Axle Series |
| B |
School Bus Series |
| N |
Cab Over Engine |
| P |
Parcel Delivery |
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| 100, 250, 350, 400 |
Light Duty Models |
| 500, 550, 600 |
Medium Duty Models |
| 700, 750, 800 |
Heavy Duty Models |
3500, 4000, 5000,
6000, 7000 |
Dagenham Diesel |
SOURCE: 1962-1963 Ford/Mercury Truck
Shop Manual
Supplement |
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WHEELBASE (IN INCHES) |
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MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE
WEIGHT (IN POUNDS) |
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ENGINE CODE - 1962
(NOTE: Engine codes appearing on the USA rating
plates are shown in parenthesis.)
SERIAL PLATE
STAMPING |
ENGINE NUMBER
BLOCK CODE |
ENGINE |
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P
(A) |
PP, PPD |
223 6-cylinder |
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Q,
QT (B) |
PQ, PQT |
262 8-cylinder |
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R,
RT (C) |
PR, PRT |
292
MD 8-cylinder, 2V |
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S,
ST (D) |
PS, PST |
292
HD 8-cylinder, 4V |
ENGINE CODE - 1963
(NOTE: Engine codes appearing on the USA rating
plates are shown in parenthesis.)
SERIAL PLATE
STAMPING |
ENGINE NUMBER
BLOCK CODE |
ENGINE |
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P
(J) |
QP, QPD |
223 6-cylinder |
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Q,
QT (B) |
QQ, QQT |
262 8-cylinder |
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R,
RT (C) |
QR, QRT |
292
MD 8-cylinder, 2V |
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S,
ST (D) |
QS, QST |
292
HD 8-cylinder, 4V |
SOURCES: 1961-1964 Ford/Mercury Truck Master Parts Catalogue
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TRANSMISSION
SPEEDS The number of forward transmission
speeds is shown next to the engine code. |
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SPECIAL ORDER NUMBER
(if
applicable) |
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ATTENTION 1961-1963 MERCURY UNIBODY OWNERS! |
An owners registry is currently in development
for 1961-1963 Mercury unibody trucks by Arthur
Freeman of Houston, TX. This registry will include
owners in the USA and Canada. The intended goals of
the registry are:
1. To determine how many M100/250 unibodies are
still in existence, whether running, a project,
abandon or in a salvage yard.
2. To allow owners to communicate thru email.
Additional contact is strictly up to fellow owners.
3. To provide a way to tell others their story about
the truck
4. To establish a list detailing the specifics such
as 1961, 1962, 1963, SWB or LWB, small rear window
or BBW, 3 or 4 speed, V8 or 6, original paint colors
Please
e-mail him a pic of the truck and a pic of VIN
tag too. If you don't feel comfortable providing
your VIN, please provide other info so he can get a
more accurate accessment/count. If you see one of
these trucks somewhere please take a pic so it can
be included. He will try to locate the owners and
seek info from them. This registry is not intended
as a means to buy or sell, just to know what is
available (truck specifics) and where it's located. |
| 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 usually 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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