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Canadian Econoline Identification

The Canadian-built Econolines had a different data plate from those built in the USA. Right now we have only data from 1965. We have made some assumptions about the 1961 to 1964 Econolines.

Here is the Warranty plate data from a specific Canadian Ford Econoline


5901190L--220340A
SERIAL NO.		TRIM	PAINT	AXLE RATIO

SERIES	W.B.			MAX G.V.W. LB.
ENGINE	TRANS			SPECIAL ORDER NO.
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5-window pickup,

Notes: Mercury red/white paint chrome front bumper

Model Year - Model Name		1965 E100
Assembly Plant		Oakville, Ontario
Warranty Number		5901190L--220340A
Make (1st digit):	5	Mercury 6-cylinder
Body Type (2nd & 3rd digits):	90	Pickup 87A or 87B
Series Code (4th & 5th digits):	11	E100 Econoline
Wheelbase (W.B.) (6th & 7th digits):	90	90" wheelbase
Drive (8th/9th digit):	L	Left-hand drive
Numerical Sequence of Assembly:	220340	Assembled in December 1964
Gross Weight Range:	A	0 to 6,000 pounds
Interior Trim		unknown
Paint (1st letter is bottom color, 2nd letter is top color)		top color: if blank = special ordered paint & bottom color: Unknown
Axle Ratio		:
Make
Series		Econoline
Wheelbase (W.B.)		This should be 90
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (MAX. G.V.W. LB.)		pounds
Engine		Unknown
Year Engine Assembled		Unknown
Transmission		Unknown
Special Order Number

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

Right now we have only data from 1965. We have made some assumptions about 1961 to 1964 Econolines.
In 1965, all Econolines had a Ford dataplate.
The Canadian model year was based on the calendar year, rather than the USA model year that begins in August. Thus features for a USA model year might be available in a different Canadian year.
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-1961 Ford started installing a ballast above the gas tank. The GVWR 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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