Econoline Identification

Here is the Warranty plate data from a specific Ford Econoline

Notes:

Year - Model Name:		1963 E100
Warranty Number:		E16TH434935
Series Code (1st - 3rd digits):	E16	Ford Econoline - Van (H.D.)
Engine (4th digit):	T	170 cui I6
Assembly Plant (5th digit):	H	Lorain, Ohio
Year/month built:		July 1963
Wheelbase (front to rear axle distance):	090	90"
Color:		if blank = special ordered color
Model:	E160	Van,(H.D.) 4,850 lbs GVW, 1-ton payload
Interior Soft Trim (first digit of Body):		not indicated in 1963
Body Style (last digits in Body):	89A	Cargo Van - with R.H. body side doors (less windows)
Transmission:	A	Ford 3-speed manual, model 3.03 HEF Gears: 1st=3.41, 2nd=1.86, 3rd=1.00, R=3.51
Rear Axle:	04	WCR-B or WCR-J, 9" gear 4.57:1 ratio, 2780 lbs. rating
MAX G.V.W. LBS:	4850	4,850 pounds - gross vehicle weight. 1-ton (2,000 lbs.) payload capacity
CERT. NET H.P. (Horsepower) R.P.M:	85 3600	85 H.P. @ 3,600 R.P.M.
Regional Sales District:	51	Denver
Special Order:	0577	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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