65 econoline p/u

Pedestrian · #1 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 01:42 AM

I have a line on a 65 econoline pickup. I was told it was a california special. Can somebody elaborate on this for me? What makes it a California special?
Any idea what it is worth?

NumberDummy · #2 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

I have a line on a 65 econoline pickup. I was told it was a california special. Can somebody elaborate on this for me? What makes it a California special?
Any idea what it is worth?

There's no such thing as a California Special Econoline.

The only California Special Ford ever made is a 1968 Mustang 2 door HT, which featured the side scoops from a GT 350/500, a built in spoiler on the decklid, special taillights (off a T/Bird) other CS only trim.

Pedestrian · #3 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 06:25 PM

Ok, I'm familiar with the mustang. Is there anything unique about a 65 econoline pickup, any limited run econolines in 65?

61eline · #4 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 08:16 PM

I belive there was a "special Edition called the springtime edition nice chromr moulding down the side and a 9" rear end as far as i know thats what made it "special Mick

NumberDummy · #5 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 61eline

I belive there was a "special Edition called the springtime edition nice chromr moulding down the side and a 9" rear end as far as i know thats what made it "special Mick

Ford had all sorts of springtime sales promotions every year. Some were national, some were regional.

In 1965, I was working for Stockton-Quincy Ford in Westwood (LA suburb, home of UCLA). I bought a new F100 from them, which I still have.

IF there had been any sort of California Special sales promotion back then, I would have remembered it.

I'm a nut on this stuff. Not only was I a Ford partsman for 35 years, but have been collecting Ford vehicles longer than most members of FTE have been on the planet.

To say I know the product and the history of Ford Motor Company, would be an understatement.

Pedestrian · #6 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 04:54 PM

Thanks guys. It's a cool truck, blasted, painted, 289 installed, very cleanly done. Needs glass and chrome reinstalled. Guy wants $8000. A little out of my price range, especially if it's not any more collectable than a run of the mill 65