dieseldoc Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I am not sure where to put this but here goes. I am wondering if anybody on here is into old fords. I have a 62 F-250 4X4. I was decoding the vin tag this evening and have everything figured out except the DSO#. I havent been able to find any reference to what it actually is or what it means. I am thinking it is maybe like a dealer order number or something but dont know. Looking for a little help with this if anybody is into these cool old pick-ups. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 The DSO number went away in the 70s or 80s... this would be the dealer special order number. The first two digits represented the zone where the original ordering dealer is located. Any subsequent numbers would indicate th invoice or perhaps line sheet for any optional inclusions.... Remember that we didn't have the benefit of computers back then, but the mothership still tried to keep abreast of each and evey unit built and sold. I don't know if you have ever come across a line sheet... look inside the seats (both cushion and backrest), under the rugs/mats, under the dash, behind trim panels.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneGorniak Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 jim ,this is kyle,you are on holidays. stay the fuck off the computer or u will bee even more stressed out. self induced. haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneGorniak Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Sorry about that Jim. I was doin my usual reading of the threads at 5:00 and Kyle just had to come over and read what was goin on. At least your fellow comrade is concerned for ya. I tell him to just join this site already, but he'll probably say he won't wanna get hooked on the computer like us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_E Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Dealer Special Order/District Codes: ~On Edit photo is blury, let me know which code you have if you can't read the picture and I'll let you know which district originally ordered your truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieseldoc Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 My DSO# is 422740. I think it is cleveland but it was kind of blurry to read. So if it is the cleveland district what does that mean? Is a district a few states area? I was able to get a hold of some factory ford shop manuals on ebay. I will look through the seats and body panels to try and find the line sheet. The only bad part is someone tried to restore it before I got it so it may have been found and missing now. I knew I could count on you guys for information. thanks for the quick responses. It appears that it has the engine, trans, and differentials it was built with. Kind of curious where it came from, a little background is always interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_E Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Yup, the first 2 digits indicate the truck was originally shipped to a dealer in the Cleveland area according to my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Robert, there are a lot of websites that will offer a lot of information on old trucks, you just need to find them. I am a member at the FTE website and have seen a lot of information on old Fords. In particular you might want to go through thier list of top Ford truck websites ---> http://www.ford-trucks.com/topsites/topsites.html which is actually an obsolete page but there is still a lot of information within those links! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Like when you go in the coffee room and see Kyle doing Facebook??? Tell him not to worry.... all I did this summer was trade a ball peen hammer for a claw hammer.... Ooooops, that made me think - ever notice how many young 'uns have claw hammers in their mechanics chest???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneGorniak Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 You mean a swinging variable trim panel remover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieseldoc Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 I have noticed that Jim, almost every trainee we have had in the last couple years has a claw hammer in their tool box. I dont quite understand it. I have never had a use for a claw hammer at work yet. Who knows, I had a kid ask me once what the round part of the ball peen hammer was for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Variable Rate Swing Press and Panel/Trim adjustment tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbriggs Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 And installer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY BRUDZYNSKI Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Universal back scratcher..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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