Econoline Identification

Here is the Warranty plate data from a specific Ford Econoline

Notes:

Year - Model Name:		unknown E100
Warranty Number:		E16JH71351
Series Code (1st - 3rd digits):	E16	Ford Econoline - unknown without year info
Engine (4th digit):	J	unknown without year info
Assembly Plant (5th digit):	H	Lorain, Ohio
Year/month built:		incorrect serial number
Wheelbase (front to rear axle distance):	090	90"
Color:	M
Model:	E160
Interior Soft Trim (first digit of Body):
Body Style (last digits in Body):
Transmission:		missing data
Rear Axle:	13
MAX G.V.W. LBS:	3500	3,500 pounds - gross vehicle weight. 1/2-ton (1,000 lbs.) payload capacity
CERT. NET H.P. (Horsepower) R.P.M:		missing data (not included on Falcon models)
Regional Sales District:		missing data
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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