My trans has only the last four digits of the ford VIN not the whole number. David
That's one of the reasons I asked as well..... mine only has 4 as well....?
From my experience, the abbreviated VIN on the trans is something common on late cars...GT350 and 500. Ive not owned any early cars with abbreviated trans VINs but that doesnt mean it didnt happen.
Just this guy's 2 cents..
There are a bunch of variations which I have noticed on Trans vin stamps from the factory in 67 and, thus far, they have seemed pretty consistent given the serial number range of the car in question.
One of the issues with posting on a forum like this in detail about what myself (and I am sure more than a few others) have noticed to be patterns on 67 trans stamps would inevitably turn into a similar situation to when some guys want to speak publicly about small sheet-metal differences on cars which serve as excellent tells as to whether or not a specific car is legitimate. On the one hand, I want to be open and speak in a detailed manner about it...on the other hand, Id rather not make it easier for people to stamp their transmissions and do it well.
Kind regards,
Vern