rcarlisle Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Well, you have a lot of work to do. But it sounds like you have the gumption to get it done. Speaking of sounds (), maybe your dog would appreciate you getting new tires? The sound that compressor makes must be annoying. What engine does it have? Transmission? Power brakes? I ask the latter because some of the F100's came with 5 x 4 1/2" lug bolt spacing, which is the same as many of the cars had. And, if I remember correctly the ones with power brakes and a GVWR of 4600 to 4700 lbs were the ones that have the smaller bolt pattern. Anyway, you are going to have fun! Thanks for the feedback Gary. I will attach a picture of the tag on the transmission and a picture of the wheel. Not sure if it will shed some light or not. But it is an automatic 6 cylinder with power brakes I think. I am not sure what I will do for tires yet. I am missing a poverty cap but maybe I can find one to make it complete. I can measure the wheel spacing later to confirm. Tag on the automatic transmission. Wheel with no hubcap. You can look here to get a little more information on the truck from your VIN. http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/vin-decoding.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 The best way to find out what you have is to decode the certification label that should be on the driver's door jamb. Go to Documenation/Specifications/Certification Label in the menu. I'm not finding exactly that number from the transmission in the master parts catalog, but I think it is a C6. But you can tell that from the certification label as well. Thanks for letting me know where to look Gary. Here is what I found. 1FT = Ford Truck Complete Vehicle C = Class C 4,001 - 5,000 pounds F10 = F100 2wd E = Fuel G Cylinder 6 C.I.D. 300 4.9 Litre 1 barrel LD B = 1981 N = Norfolk 3B = Midnight Blue Metallic 3H = Medium Blue Metallic F101 = 81 Pickup 4700 GWP F100 2WD DB4 = Blue all vinyl Regular Cap w/styleside pickup box 99 Behind Cab Parts K = 3 Speed C6 Automatic 01= Ratio 2.75 Capacity 2.8M (What does 2.8M mean?) 21 = DSO Atlanta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 The best way to find out what you have is to decode the certification label that should be on the driver's door jamb. Go to Documenation/Specifications/Certification Label in the menu. I'm not finding exactly that number from the transmission in the master parts catalog, but I think it is a C6. But you can tell that from the certification label as well. Thanks for letting me know where to look Gary. Here is what I found. 1FT = Ford Truck Complete Vehicle C = Class C 4,001 - 5,000 pounds F10 = F100 2wd E = Fuel G Cylinder 6 C.I.D. 300 4.9 Litre 1 barrel LD B = 1981 N = Norfolk 3B = Midnight Blue Metallic 3H = Medium Blue Metallic F101 = 81 Pickup 4700 GWP F100 2WD DB4 = Blue all vinyl Regular Cap w/styleside pickup box 99 Behind Cab Parts K = 3 Speed C6 Automatic 01= Ratio 2.75 Capacity 2.8M (What does 2.8M mean?) 21 = DSO Atlanta Welcome. 2.8M means the axle has a 2800 pound rating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 The best way to find out what you have is to decode the certification label that should be on the driver's door jamb. Go to Documenation/Specifications/Certification Label in the menu. I'm not finding exactly that number from the transmission in the master parts catalog, but I think it is a C6. But you can tell that from the certification label as well. Thanks for letting me know where to look Gary. Here is what I found. 1FT = Ford Truck Complete Vehicle C = Class C 4,001 - 5,000 pounds F10 = F100 2wd E = Fuel G Cylinder 6 C.I.D. 300 4.9 Litre 1 barrel LD B = 1981 N = Norfolk 3B = Midnight Blue Metallic 3H = Medium Blue Metallic F101 = 81 Pickup 4700 GWP F100 2WD DB4 = Blue all vinyl Regular Cap w/styleside pickup box 99 Behind Cab Parts K = 3 Speed C6 Automatic 01= Ratio 2.75 Capacity 2.8M (What does 2.8M mean?) 21 = DSO Atlanta M= thousand, so I'd expect the RAWR is 2,800# You can confirm this by looking at the tire & axle info at the top of the tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 I came here from your welcome post asking what you think your truck needs. A battery (plus hold down, perhaps a ground cable and a new ignition module) should be a good start. If the fuel system has been sitting for a dozen years you may as well drain the tank and rebuild the carburetor, before cycling any more sludge and rust through the system. Thanks Jim, I appreciate you checking out my post and assistance. The battery tray I ordered but couldn't find the hold down bracket with the two bolts. I also replaced the ground cable and positive cable. I think the ignition module may be okay as I was getting spark during my test yesterday. The tank sounded hollow so I added some fuel. I disconnected the fuel line going to the carb and no fuel is coming out. I just got the carb rebuild kit from Mike's carb parts yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 Cool. Where in NC? I replied to your email before I saw this. You won't have to have ANY inspection at all in NC since it is over 35 years old. But I agreee it is best to have nice taillight lenses so folks see your lights. That busted one in photos was definitely a no go. Make sure brake lights work properly when you get on road. My switch went bad other week and it had been replaced recently... they are cheap and easy. I live in Raleigh. When I went to the DMV to transfer the title with the owner they gave me my plate right away! I also applied for an antique plate. I thought the antique plate was the only way to avoid inspection is which is why I got it. Oh well, I guess the plate will look cool. My hazard lights work but my turn signals don't work. I think the switch maybe corroded. I have not tested the brake light yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 You can look here to get a little more information on the truck from your VIN. http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/vin-decoding.html Thank you, that was insightful. I would love to know what day it was made too. My tag only says 6/81. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 Welcome. 2.8M means the axle has a 2800 pound rating. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 M= thousand, so I'd expect the RAWR is 2,800# You can confirm this by looking at the tire & axle info at the top of the tag. Interesting, I didn't know M meant a thousand. Is that only a Ford thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 To make sure the engine would spin free I removed all the spark plugs and filled each cylinder with transmission fluid. The next day I turned it over. Oh boy did it make a mess. I mean transmission fluid on my car, house, in the garage, my motorcycle in the garage, the ground... Just everywhere! Next time I will put a trash bag over the engine when I do that. Attached is a picture of the red fish smell transmission fluid mist coming from the engine bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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