Econoline Identification

Here is the Warranty plate data from a specific Ford Econoline

Notes: original owner was Bostroms SuperValu grocery store in West Union, IA

Year - Model Name:		1965 E100
Warranty Number:		E11JH661711
Series Code (1st - 3rd digits):	E11	Ford Econoline - Falcon Station Bus
Engine (4th digit):	J	240 cui I6
Assembly Plant (5th digit):	H	Lorain, Ohio
Year/month built:		March 1965
Wheelbase (front to rear axle distance):	090	90"
Color:	M	Wimbledon White 1619
Model:	E110	Falcon Club Wagon (standard, 1/2-ton payload)
Interior Soft Trim (first digit of Body):	5	Red crush vinyl and red stitch pattern vinyl
Body Style (last digits in Body):	89	Van
Transmission:	G	Ford C4 3-speed automatic Gears 1st=2.46, 2nd=1.46, 3rd=1.00, R=2.20
Rear Axle:	04	WCR-K, 8-3/4" gear (9" axle) 3.50:1 ratio, 2780 lbs. rating
MAX G.V.W. LBS:		missing data (not included on Falcon models)
CERT. NET H.P. (Horsepower) R.P.M:		missing data (not included on Falcon models)
Regional Sales District:	52	Des Moines
Special Order:	0104	This vehicle was special ordered. If the paint code is blank, it might have been a special paint color.

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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