vin DSO numbers

[old yeller]

Is there a sheet with the DSO info somewhere? I solved the vin. Its the DOS ##'s. F0092 T0844 521717 DSO I wrote this just the way it appears on the sticker. I believe 52 is Dallas, 1717 ? could this be a Dealer #. What about the F & T ##. Thanks for any help.

[Gary Lewis]

Well, at least you've found the New Members Start Here folder, so had a chance to read the guidelines.  Hope you did.

But intro's usually include a bit about yourself, wherein I ask where you live since we have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and can add you with a city/state or zip.

As for DSO, that's in Documentation/Specifications/DSO Codes.

[Gary Lewis]

As for decoding the sticker, could you post a pic of it?  That would help us get our heads around what you are seeing.

[old yeller]

Hello all. I live in Wylie, TX 75098 moved here about 83, married and kids are all grown up. my son bought the truck in 99. it was in sad shape then and worse now.

[grumpin]

Welcome!

[Gary Lewis]

I've added you to the map.

And I've processed your pic a bit to make it a bit larger and maybe sharper.  

The 521717 would say it was special order # 1717 from the Dallas Office.  But I don't know what that means.  Or meant.

As for FOO or F0092, I don't know.  I cannot find either of those in the Master Parts Catalog.  And TO or T0844 is the same.

Sorry, I don't have any more info.

[Rembrant]

Gary Lewis wrote

The 521717 would say it was special order # 1717 from the Dallas Office.  But I don't know what that means.  Or meant.

The 5-6 digit DSO number usually indicates a custom color paint. On every one of the certification labels that I have seen with these special order codes, you will usually notice that the area for the factory paint code is left blank. Unless there's something else special about the truck...it's usually a special order paint color.

Gary Lewis wrote

As for FOO or F0092, I don't know.  I cannot find either of those in the Master Parts Catalog.  And TO or T0844 is the same.

The F0092 and the T0844 are the reserve capacities in pounds. F is for the front axle, so 92 lbs for the front, and T is for total, so 844 pounds total reserve capacity.

[Gary Lewis]

Thanks, Cory!  I'm glad you explained that.

I had what I thought was a brilliant idea about the paint - maybe the 1717 is for upper and lower.  But there's no "17" that I can see in the paint chart.  

[Rembrant]

It would be interesting to order a Marti Report for one of these trucks with the special order DSO codes, and see if there’s any info in there on the paint code/order.

I can’t see on the Cert Label, but is the factory paint code area blank?

[old yeller]

I want to thank you guys for racking your brains on this. The vin calls out a 300 6 cyl., when we got it in 99, it had a V8. 6 months later it blew, so we dropped a 302 in it. So, OEM is a 300, manual 4 speed granny, 4x4, 9" 3.50 rear-end. We usually don't use first gear. Q. Do all 80's 4x4 f150s have quad Shocks in front?? Q. Do you add the F0092 & T00844 to the front and rear GAWR to get a total?? I also noticed A/C was added buy ford, just don't know when or where. The unit under the radio is heat only, A/C add on is under the vent by the driver.

[Gary Lewis]

Quad shocks were an option and not that many have them.

The A/C was probably added by the dealer.

I don't think the F & T #'s change the GVWR, just tell you how much reserve you have between the front & total GVWRs and actual weight.  But the GVWR on the certification label is your max.

[old yeller]

Rembrant You mentioned a Marti Report, what is that? Is something I should order? I noticed from Gary, the example he used of the #24 F0083 & #25 T0112 are a little lite compared to mine at, the F0092 and the (T0844) is this odd for mine. I noticed this on a few others on the web.

[grumpin]

I’ll jump in here where you asked Rembrant.

A Marti Report is information about your vehicle from Kevin Marti and company who has the rights to this info from Ford.

I got one for my F250 and Bronco.  I am glad I did. For instance I didn’t know my Bronco has “Super Cooling”. Helped when installing a new aluminum radiator.

For both rigs and a printed report it was about $120. Here is a link to their website.

https://www.martiauto.com/martireports.cfm

Edit: if you order one they will ask for a picture of your door tag.

[Rembrant]

grumpin wrote

Edit: if you order one they will ask for a picture of your door tag.

Hey Grumpin, your comment made me laugh thinking about NumberDummy over on FTE.

He would say "There's no such thing as a door tag". haha.

I mean without exception...he knew exactly what you meant, but he'd never let it pass.

[Rembrant]

old yeller wrote

Rembrant
 You mentioned a Marti Report, what is that?
Is something I should order?
 I noticed from Gary, the example he used of the #24 F0083 & #25 T0112
are a little lite compared to mine at, the F0092 and the (T0844)
is this odd for mine.
I noticed this on a few others on the web.

I checked the Certification Label from my 1984 F150 Flareside (2wd) and had a front rating of 27 lbs, and total of 635 lbs, so I'd say your numbers are likely fairly normal for a 4x4 Flareside with quad front shocks. My 2wd Flareside had smaller (narrower) rear springs as well.

[old yeller]

Grumpin Thanks for the input, I appreciate that.

[grumpin]

Rembrant wrote

grumpin wrote

Edit: if you order one they will ask for a picture of your door tag.

Hey Grumpin, your comment made me laugh thinking about NumberDummy over on FTE.

He would say "There's no such thing as a door tag". haha.

I mean without exception...he knew exactly what you meant, but he'd never let it pass.

That’s funny! I was actually thinking what’s that called? Oh heck, it’s a door tag!

[Gary Lewis]

Certification Label.  

[Rumblecloud]

Here's a pic of the Cert Label from the F100 I was looking at purchasing. I know there were some differences and confusion based on some things the owner said they changed - like the rear axle and of course the color. I enjoy this investigative side of the search so I just thought I'd post this here for additional reference.

[FuzzFace2]

Rumblecloud wrote

Here's a pic of the Cert Label from the F100 I was looking at purchasing. I know there were some differences and confusion based on some things the owner said they changed - like the rear axle and of course the color. I enjoy this investigative side of the search so I just thought I'd post this here for additional reference.

FYI that is a 1981 truck being it was built 12/80.
Anything built Sept and later is the next years model.
Also in the lower left hand corner has "1981"
Be happy its a 81 and not a 80 as the 80 has a lot of 1 off things going on with it like wiring.

Mine was built 11/80 making it a 81 model year truck and also has the "1981" in the lower left corner.
Dave ----