I have had this pickup for over 30 years and I still don't know if it is a '65 or '66. It is an F-250 4X4. How can I tell?

 

1965 is the bottom one 66 is the top one

 

The grill on the 66 looks like what I have. Thanks a bunch. I drove this for years, then we just made it a ranch truck. My older son started driving it to school, then we parked it. Now my youngest wants to drive it to school, so I am thinking of maybe fixing it up a bit. Starting to search for a new seat, dash, etc.

 

The grille could have been changed. Post up the VIN and some pictures and we (them, not me) can tell you a lot more.

Oh, and did I mention to post some pictures?

 

And this is my 64.

 

wish I could figure out how to post a picture.

 

 

F26 = F250 4WD

Y = 352 2V

K = Kansas City MO Assembly Plant.

872038 = 1966 .. assembled June 1966.

120" Wheelbase.

W = Marlin Blue.

F260 = F250 4WD, 6,800 lbs. GVWR

281: 2 = Medium Blue Crush Vinyl & Medium Blue Wicker Pattern Vinyl / 81= 81A Standard Cab.

A = New Process 435 4 Speed Manual Transmission.

25 = Spicer/Dana 60 Rear Axle / 4.56-1 / 5,200 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

6,800 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

172 net HP @ 4,000 RPM

51 = Denver CO Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

 

Thank you very much! The mystery is over.

 

Nice truck, I really like the Marlin Blue! Looks like a great starting point!

They also need a smiley face, that has big eyes and is drooling!! Your going to confuse them,,, "a 64 whaaa?!?!""

 

Couldn't resist.

 

Well now that I have the year, where is a good place to get parts? I need a headliner and the upholstered part of the dash.

 

Carpenter has both, but the padded dash will be expensive. dennis-carpenter.com - 800-476-9653 (Concord NC).

AFAIK, Carpenter buys the dashes from Just Dashes located in Van Nuys CA

Carpenter is the largest reproducer of Ford truck parts.

 

So here is the seat. I wonder if someone re- upholstered this at one time, as I can't find a reference to this material anywhere.