Vin# Ford L 8000 grain truck
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Topic: Vin# Ford L 8000 grain truck
Posted By: dp7000
Subject: Vin# Ford L 8000 grain truck
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2021 at 4:29pm
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Hey folks, fairly new here but really need some help. I recently bought a 1974 Ford L8000 grain truck out of state. I can’t register here in Ky until vin number is inspected by sheriff. No data plate so looking for vin on frame. Can anyone tell me exactly where this frame number would be? I’ve been all over it. Looked between spring mounts inside and out. If anyone can help I’d be very appreciative. Thanks
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Posted By: Red Bank
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2021 at 4:49pm
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Check top of left frame rail near the steering box?
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Posted By: dp7000
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2021 at 6:52pm
Thanks for the reply. We’ve cleaned the entire area of frame near steering box. It’s not there.
Anyone have a 1974 F 8000 owners manual? Supposedly the manual indicates location? Thanks very much.
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Posted By: Lars(wi)
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2021 at 7:03pm
Nothing on the drivers door frame? Below the steering column on the left side? Inside the glovebox somewhere? Are there still license plates on it from the previous State?
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I tried to follow the science, but it was not there. I then followed the money, and that’s where I found the science.
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Posted By: dp7000
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2021 at 7:38pm
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Nothing on it. Data plate is missing on the door but all vehicles have vin on frame somewhere. It has plates but that’s not the problem. I have the title, but because it’s out of state it has to be verified with vin by sheriff’s office before transfer and licensing. Thanks for trying to help.
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Posted By: Joe(TX)
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2021 at 8:42pm
Some Fords had the number on the right frame rail. There should also be one on top of the frame rail under where the seat is. A mirror is required.
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Posted By: dp7000
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2021 at 9:01pm
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I’ll try a mirror tomorrow. Open to other suggestions. Thanks everybody.
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Posted By: Dirt Farmer
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2021 at 9:20pm
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Is there an outside chance that the person doing the inspecting knows where to find it as that is partly their responsibility and part of their job. Let them share in the responsibility to find the vin.
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Posted By: dp7000
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2021 at 10:07pm
Sheriff’s deputy looked all over. He told me when I found it to call them. This is a hard one to find.
Good old truck, I bought at online farm auction, went to Illinois and drove back 300 miles. Holds 550 bu. I was planning on using for my soybean harvest and need to start right away. Thanks everyone.
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Posted By: truckerfarmer
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2021 at 7:17am
Is it possibly in the bottom left corner of the windshield, like on pickups.
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Posted By: dp7000
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2021 at 7:53am
I believe it was 1980 when the vin was put under left corner of windshield on these trucks.
At least that’s what I’ve read. Manufacturers have nearly always been required to stamp vin on the frame somewhere.
Thanks for all suggestions.
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Posted By: Gary
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2021 at 8:02am
A 'Marti' in Phoenix, AZ apparently has all the 1967 to 1979 FOMOCO records.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1188717-11-digit-vin-decode-9.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1188717-11-digit-vin-decode-9.html
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R/F Wheel on top of Frame, may need a mirror
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1485257-where-is-vin-number-on-1984-f700.html
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Posted By: dp7000
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2021 at 8:33am
Thanks for the reply. Looked all over right front frame. Even cleaned original paint off. It must be under cab.
Please help if anyone can. I’ve been all over front of frame and all over internet seeking information. 1974 L8000 live tandem with Detroit diesel and 10speed Road Ranger transmission.
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Posted By: cowkicker
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2021 at 1:29pm
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Mine has build sheet on the back of the cab behind the passenger seat, not sure if vin# is on it, never paid that much attention to it.
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Posted By: Michael V (NM)
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2021 at 3:46pm
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May hafta do a 'bonded' title,if ya can't find the VIN
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Posted By: dp7000
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2021 at 4:36pm
Still can’t find any numbers. We have cleaned off entire frame members.
Bonded or branded title won’t work because sheriff inspection still required.
Thanks everybody.
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Posted By: Lars(wi)
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2021 at 5:22pm
Possibly somewhere on the firewall?
I know law enforcement knows where the different places are on automobiles. Not sure if large truck manufacturers of that era were required to have standardized, multiple locations for the vin.
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I tried to follow the science, but it was not there. I then followed the money, and that’s where I found the science.
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Posted By: Lars(wi)
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2021 at 5:25pm
Talk with your local scrap yard(salvage yard) that specializes in big trucks, buses, etc., I bet they know where to look.
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I tried to follow the science, but it was not there. I then followed the money, and that’s where I found the science.
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Posted By: dp7000
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2021 at 6:33pm
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Thanks Lars. According to a owners manual it’s stamped on right side frame rail. No other place. But it’s not there. We’ve stripped the paint off from front spring bracket all the way back to 1st rear axle and still see nothing. I’ll check area salvage yards. Thanks everybody
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Posted By: matador
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2021 at 2:27pm
I drove a 1975 Ford 9000 for the neighbors that had the in-cab build sheet by the passenger seat. He has another one with that missing, though. I want to say that the 9000's were stamped on the LEFT frame rail, not the right. I don't know about the 8000's, but it's worth a shot.
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Posted By: dp7000
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2021 at 7:13am
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Thanks Matador. No build sheet in my truck. We’ve looked all over both frame rails and there’s no numbers. Thanks all for trying to help. I really appreciate it. dp
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Posted By: Clay
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2021 at 11:19am
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Have you consulted the dealer? If they do not know, ask them who to contact at Ford.
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Posted By: john(MI)
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2021 at 12:55pm
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Have you looked on all surfaces of the frame? From where did you select which side was the right side? Which side does Ford consider the correct right side? Did you look all the way to the rear end of the frame? If it's supposed to be on the front of the right side, could it be on the rear of the left side?
You could take it to the dealer, wanting a new key and let them solve the problem! I took a car in on a trailer and the guy inside came out and checked the VIN on the car. Just tell them a story, like the key you have is a little shaky!
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