All Vin Related Information Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:48:50 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:48:50 +0000 ranchero.us http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?forums/ranchero-vin-decoder-production-numbers.17/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 03:55:07 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1959-ranchero-vin.29156/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1959-ranchero-vin.29156/ invalid@example.com (Ranchero Newbie) Ranchero Newbie
I'm trying to figure out engine displacement and transmission. Thanks.]]> 2 Thu, 16 May 2024 17:32:30 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1972-ranchero-q-code-found.4822/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1972-ranchero-q-code-found.4822/ invalid@example.com (HarryRanchero) HarryRanchero
Yes, there is still "gold in the valley" (Lodi, CA that is).

To those of you that saw the C/L ad... it was advertised as a "4V car..." for $200 and I figured it was a "pile" for sure.

I called within a day, and finally went to see it almost 2 weeks later! It was still there sitting in the garage of an old "turkey farm" (no pun intended or accepted!!! LOL).

The "young man" selling it said he found it sitting in a field that some "Old Lady owned" and he...

1972 Ranchero "Q Code" found...]]> 27 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:26:12 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/vin-plate.28977/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/vin-plate.28977/ invalid@example.com (Reselute) Reselute 4 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 01:09:07 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/ranchero-vin-decoder.5158/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/ranchero-vin-decoder.5158/ invalid@example.com (DarkAngel) DarkAngel Please if I cant post this let me know. I have not yet seen it on here.

Vin Decoder for 1960-1979 Ranchero's

(FIRST DIGIT)
Model Year Code

0 = 1960 or 1970
1 = 1961 or 1971
2 = 1962 or 1972
3 = 1963 or 1973
4 = 1964 or 1974
5 = 1965 or 1975
6 = 1966 or 1976
7 = 1967 or 1977
8 = 1968 or 1978
9 = 1969 or 1979

(SECOND DIGIT)
ASSEMBLY PLANT CODE (same...

Ranchero Vin Decoder]]> 17 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:35:32 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/door-data-plate-info-57-78.4233/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/door-data-plate-info-57-78.4233/ invalid@example.com (crrambo) crrambo
Supermotors

Supermotors

Superrmotors

Supermotors

[ August 16, 2006,...

Door Data Plate Info 57-78]]> 22 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 23:24:38 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1957-e-code-ranchero.18564/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1957-e-code-ranchero.18564/ invalid@example.com (Dvicarsjr) Dvicarsjr
1957 E code Ranchero]]> 42 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:25:33 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/anyone-seen-a-door-tag-like-this.28808/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/anyone-seen-a-door-tag-like-this.28808/ invalid@example.com (50J03) 50J03
Body == 66B
Color == Y
Trim == 4G
Date == 11D
DSO == 510205
Axle == A
Trans == Blank

I don't know if this applied in 1967...but seems to explain the 2 digit vs 6 digit DSO number

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/DSO.html

All special-ordered Mustangs, whether or not a Special Service car, have a six digit number, instead of just a two digit one. The first two numbers still delineate the Sales Office, but...

Anyone seen a door tag like this???]]> 4 Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:57:44 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1964-66h.28694/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1964-66h.28694/ invalid@example.com (BandCMax) BandCMax 10 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 17:12:32 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/vin-decoder.4225/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/vin-decoder.4225/ invalid@example.com (Rancherous) Rancherous

MODEL YEAR
(LAST DIGIT)

• 0: 1960, 1970
• 1: 1961, 1971
• 2: 1962, 1972
• 3: 1963, 1973
• 4: 1964, 1974
• 5: 1965, 1975
• 6: 1966, 1976
• 7: 1967, 1977
• 8: 1968, 1978
• 9: 1969, 1979

ASSEMBLY PLANT CODE

• same for all years - see list below MODEL CODE

1960 - 1966

27 Ranchero
29 Sedan Delivery (1961-1965)

1967 - 1969

47 2dr bench (Ranchero)
48 2dr (500)
49 2dr buckets (500XL, GT)

1970 - 1979

47 500
48 GT
49 Squire

ENGINE CODE

A
289...

Vin Decoder]]> 88 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:28:32 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/how-to-identify-model.27392/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/how-to-identify-model.27392/ invalid@example.com (CHARLES HAKES) CHARLES HAKES
According to the vin decoder it is a 71 built in Atlanta facility, the third and fourth numbers of the vin show 47 which in 71 would mean it was the 500 (according to what i am reading). The problem I am having is that I can not seem...

how to identify model]]> 5 Sat, 20 Feb 2021 23:51:23 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1972-hood-issues.27192/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1972-hood-issues.27192/ invalid@example.com (Dave_in_Az) Dave_in_Az Huge dent and crease. Fortunately, the fender was not damaged.

Recently received the quote from the insurance company.
The insurance company has all of the information about the Ranchero.

Issue: Insurance company identified the Ranchero as:
1972 Ford Ranchero 500 2 DR Standard Cab
6 cyl Gaseline 250
3 Speed Automatic.

The Ranchero is a GT with a Cleveland / C4.

This is an issue because the Ranchero 500 and GT use...

1972 Hood Issues...]]> 21 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:57:21 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1971-ranchero-gt-m-code-production-numbers.27124/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1971-ranchero-gt-m-code-production-numbers.27124/ invalid@example.com (lonewolfsurf) lonewolfsurf I'm trying to find out how many where made.
Any help much appreciated.

Cheers
Rob
Sydney Australia.]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:46:00 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/decoding-door-sticker.26150/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/decoding-door-sticker.26150/ invalid@example.com (JackFox) JackFox
Color: 46GW
DSO: 16
Body: 97K
Trim: CR
SCH. Date: 11L
Axle: 6
Trans: U
A/C: A

Would be great if someone could decode me all these things. Its a 1977 Ranchero

Sincerely Alex]]> 3 Wed, 13 May 2020 00:48:47 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/69ranchero.12738/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/69ranchero.12738/ invalid@example.com (eades1) eades1 13 Mon, 11 May 2020 07:06:13 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/questions-about-transmission-code-door-sticker.26485/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/questions-about-transmission-code-door-sticker.26485/ invalid@example.com (Hector Maluenda) Hector Maluenda I did find this table from a old post that was in the forum with a link with a really complete tables about decoding door stickers.

Link to the table im talking about:
https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/419687_1


1) (year 65/68) means code "1" that refers to "3 speed manual shift" was availale from years 65 to 68 or...

Questions about transmission code (door sticker)]]> 3 Sun, 03 May 2020 03:58:28 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/help-w-identification.26445/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/help-w-identification.26445/ invalid@example.com (TheHeat) TheHeat
The VIN I have for it is F11YCC29556

I'm not really understanding the VIN decoder, I looked at a few threads but can't figure it out. Maybe a pro could help me out?

Thanks!]]> 6 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 22:43:33 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/origin-of-my-1967-ranchero.25957/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/origin-of-my-1967-ranchero.25957/ invalid@example.com (bullant) bullant

I'm a Ranchero "Virgin" form Aus. , and a new member

I've recently put a deposit on a 67 Ranchero
Here's what this novice THINKS he knows:

• 390 4 barrel
• C6 Auto
• GT
• Back to bare metal rebuild (approx 12 months ago ) including motor , gearbox , upholstery , and paint
• Total rebuild approx $6000 AU
• Factory air not replaced .....otherwise complete
• Warranty plate Nos : 7K48Z1234985
• Body 66B
• Color M
• Trim 4G
• Date 04K
• DSO 72
• Axle 1...

ORIGIN OF MY 1967 RANCHERO ?]]> 18 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 14:38:45 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/commercial-pickup-or-automobile-body-style.25619/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/commercial-pickup-or-automobile-body-style.25619/ invalid@example.com (Moises urbina) Moises urbina
I dont want to be charged more than what they've already charged as it is they've owe 280 in over fees]]> 24 Sat, 30 Mar 2019 20:20:14 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/72-ranchero.25187/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/72-ranchero.25187/ invalid@example.com (Paul Vaccarella) Paul Vaccarella 2 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 01:02:52 +0000 http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/picked-up-a-ranchero-just-for-the-motor.25161/ http://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/picked-up-a-ranchero-just-for-the-motor.25161/ invalid@example.com (Joshcheck23) Joshcheck23 View attachment 13818 View attachment 13819 View attachment 13820 View attachment 13818 View attachment 13819 Never posted anything but Wondering if anyone knows anything about this car
The vin plate says 1972
The 5th place is a Q
The body says 97D
I don’t know much about this car I paid 300bucks for the whole car it’s got a 429 with a 9” rear end all 4 wheel disk brakes, I was gonna use the motor for my 65 mustang but I found out it’s not so easy to put a big block in a...

Picked up a Ranchero just for the motor]]> 9