Vehicle history

Robin Tees · 2019-12-14 18:57

Hi there. Is there a way to find out the history of my Ranchero through the vin number? Like what dealership sold it, or where it ended up? I know the car was assembled in Kansas City, Missouri.
Thanks, Robin.

rmk57 · 2019-12-14 19:20

Other than the DSO I don't see how you could find out which dealership it went to besides a Marti report. Marti report dealer invoices start in 1967 I think.

Maybe through the DMV in your state.

Lou · 2019-12-15 17:34

If your Ranchero has the early 57 style data plate with a production code stamped on it I might be able to help a little.

KYBlueOval · 2019-12-16 04:39

Lou, how do I determine if I have an "early '57 style data plate"? What am I looking for?
Thanks
John

Ecode70D · 2019-12-16 13:26

Quote from: KYBlueOval on 2019-12-16 04:39
Lou, how do I determine if I have an "early '57 style data plate"? What am I looking for?
Thanks
John

X2 what KYBlueOval stated. That would be interesting to know.

SkylinerRon · 2019-12-16 15:05

Most of the pre 1967 Ford production numbers were lost in a fire.

Ron.

Lou · 2019-12-16 21:25

Underneath the serial number is a line of stamping the first is the body style code on a ranchero it will be 66A or 66B then reading left to right is the color code, then the trim code then the date code a early plate will have a production code next, a later plate will have a trans code and last a axle code.

KYBlueOval · 2019-12-17 04:02

Quote from: Lou on 2019-12-16 21:25
Underneath the serial number is a line of stamping the first is the body style code on a ranchero it will be 66A or 66B then reading left to right is the color code, then the trim code then the date code a early plate will have a production code next, a later plate will have a trans code and last a axle code.

Thanks Lou !

hiball3985 · 2019-12-17 08:04

Some previous owner painted over mine

Anyone have a suggestion on how to remove paint and not destroy it?

djfordmanjack · 2019-12-17 08:14

you should be able to read it, even with paint on it. the numbers are stamped from behind and show raised on front.

RICH MUISE · 2019-12-17 09:02

It would be very tedious being in a hard to reach spot for us old guys, but I would think a careful application of paint remover with the surrounding areas masked off really well. You'd more than likely have to redo the oem black paint. I suspect the originals were silkscreened though, not painted. Mine was in almost perfect shape, so I elected to remove it before stripping the car down. Yes. I know. we're not suppose to mess with the factory riveting, but what would one do if the car was going to be tank/stripped? I've never had a problem, yet, of my car passing inspection, but I've also never registered it in a state that is real strict on that stuff.
If I did, I'd contact the dmv before removal for restoration.

rmk57 · 2019-12-17 10:03

When I bought my car 12 years ago my car it had a new reproduction data plate. So they are available if you need a new one.

hiball3985 · 2019-12-17 10:31

Quote from: djfordmanjack on 2019-12-17 08:14
you should be able to read it, even with paint on it. the numbers are stamped from behind and show raised on front.

I can almost read it, it just looks like crap.

hiball3985 · 2019-12-17 10:32

Quote from: rmk57 on 2019-12-17 10:03
When I bought my car 12 years ago my car it had a new reproduction data plate. So they are available if you need a new one.

That is probably what I will end up doing.

Robin Tees · 2019-12-17 12:35

I have the early plate: 66B NE AU 8B 0031D

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