[FWB]

I don't think that's a "F" Barry, i think its a 5, like someone's 4 digit inventory number.

anyway the guy at the NY station is a wanker. no Vins would be there, if any vin was ever on the block and that only went for shelbys and high falooting cars, it would be on the flat at the back of the block just below the head like Barry said.

what to do at this point?........i don't know. the wanker holds the cards.
he knows enough to be dangerous. you have to get some documentation showing him vins are not on ford blocks especially where he is looking.
google will be your friend.

can you go over his head? do you know any cops? call your local representative, hopefully you voted for them.