Econoline Identification

Here is the Warranty plate data from a specific Ford Econoline

3-window pickup,

Notes:

Year - Model Name:		1961 E100
Warranty Number:		E10SH145492
Series Code (1st - 3rd digits):	E10	Ford Econoline - pickup or van
Engine (4th digit):	S	144 cui I6
Assembly Plant (5th digit):	H	Lorain, Ohio
Year/month built:		February 1961
Wheelbase (front to rear axle distance):	090	90"
Color:	J	Monte Carlo Red 1232
Model:	E104	Pickup or Van 4,350 lbs. GVW, 3/4-ton payload
Interior Soft Trim (first digit of Body):		not indicated in 1961
Body Style (last digits in Body):
Transmission:	A	Ford 3-speed manual (non-synchronized crashbox) Gears: 1st=3.39, 2nd=1.97, 3rd=1.00, R=4.12
Rear Axle:	01	WCC-A, 7" gear 3.50:1 ratio, 2300 lbs. rating
MAX G.V.W. LBS:	04350	4,350 pounds gross vehicle weight. 3/4-ton (1,500 lbs.) payload capacity
CERT. NET H.P. (Horsepower) R.P.M:	074 4000	74 H.P. @ 4,000 R.P.M.
Regional Sales District:		not indicated in 1961 to mid-1962
Special Order:		not a special order (or missing data)

NOTES: The following may or may not apply to this particular vehicle.

Panel Van = no side cargo doors, no side windows
Standard Pickup = has 3 or 5 windows (not counting the windshield)
Custom/Deluxe Pickup = has 5 windows
Falcon Deluxe/Custom = has side trim
Super = Extended length
exc. = Excluding
pre-ballast = In mid-January 1961, Ford started installing a ballast (weight) above the gas tank. The GVW is different for Econolines without the ballast.
(H.D.) = Heavy Duty - thicker steel frame, extra leaves in springs, heavy-duty rear axle, heavier payload capacity

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