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Canadian Econoline Identification

The Canadian-assembled Econolines had a different data plate from those assembled in the U.S.A. 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


101526A--69A1190L			RR
SERIAL NO.		TRIM	PAINT	AXLE RATIO

SERIES	W.B.			MAX G.V.W. LB.
ENGINE	TRANS			SPECIAL ORDER NO.
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Notes: RR

Model Year - Model Name:		1962 E100
Assembly Plant:		Oakville, Ontario
Warranty Number:		101526A--69A1190L
Make (1st digit):	6	Ford 6-cylinder
Body Type (2nd & 3rd digits):	9A	Cargo Van 89A
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:	101526	Assembled in May 1962
Gross Weight Range:	A	0 to 6,000 pounds
Interior Trim:		unknown
Paint (1st letter is bottom color, 2nd letter is top color):	RR R R	single color top color: Rangoon Red (Red) 1515 & bottom color: Rangoon Red (Red) 1515
Axle Ratio:		:
Make:
Series:		Econoline
Wheelbase (W.B.):		This should be 90
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (MAX. G.V.W. LB.):		pounds
Engine:		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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