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					Originally Posted by  Winston
					 
				 
				4)  The high/low on the transmission shifter is in a picture as well. 
			
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 My '63 4000 had the shift integrated with the shifter knob.  That looks like the standard "afterthought" type.  Since yours isn't a "Heavy Duty" I wonder if the two-speed rear was added (dealer order?)
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					Originally Posted by  Winston
					 
				 
				No lift that I can see on the truck.   
The VIN # is 
V4008 P G8023E 
			
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 V  = Vacuum Hydraulic Brakes
40 = 4000 series (typical 23,000 GVW class)
08 = 175" Wheelbase
P = (build plant?)
G = 1963
8023 = 7023rd truck built
E = 16,001 - 19,500 GVW Rating
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For comparison:
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*My* 1963 4000 series
VH4016 G1750F
V = Vacuum Hydraulic Brakes
H = Heavy Duty
40 = 4000 Series (23,000 GVW class)
16 = 223" wheelbase
G = 1963
1750 = 750th truck built
F = 19,501 - 26,000 GVW  
Mine is actually rated at 24,000
On Driver's Kickpanel: