Hello, I recently purchased a 66 Camper Special from the Grand daughter of the original owner. The truck has always been in the same family and was passed down after he passed. She got to where she couldn't drive it due to no power steering. The truck is basically rust free and completely unmolsted. It is a custom cab with a four speed in the floor, am radio, deluxe heat, extra gauges in the gauge cluster, bed side tool box, dual horns, cab marker lights, door storage compartment. I will post some pictures and see what you think. It was always garage kept and repainted one time about thirteen years ago.

 

More pics of truck.

 

more pics of truck

 

Good looking truck. There should be a canister filter on the fuel pump, which makes the inline filter unecessary and potentially problematic. Take your time and make sure that the truck is safe to drive. Good luck.

 

Yes, there is a filter under the fuel pump. Do you know the part number of the filter? Is it a insert for the canister or a complete filter?

 

Wow that is a sweet score for sure!!

 

Very nice! Change the hubcaps and nothing else!
Eric

 

It's an insert for the canister. Hopefully the parts gurus will chime in on part number. There is a rubber seal that can make the canister difficult to remove. Be careful not to crush it. A strap wrench works well.

 

Lucky you!
Unmolested original trucks are the best.
Good luck getting her back to 'right.'

 

That truck is absolutely beautiful !

2X on going through and doing safety check....brake hoses, tie rods, axle seals, suspension bushings...everything.

 

C4AZ-9365-B .. Corrugated Paper Cartridge Fuel Filter (Motorcraft FG-1A) / Available from Ford & auto parts stores.

Myriad 1964/72 FoMoCo vehicles.

 

Thanks for the comments and the recommendations on what to check out. Also for the part number of the fuel filter.

I drove it home 80 miles and have probably driven it another 100 miles since then. I havent found anything major to repair. The rear end has a small drip and the valve covers leak. The windshield washer pump doesnt work. I think I have located an original breather for the carb. I'm not sure what the original hubcaps looked like. I wouldnt mind putting those back to stock. I've thought about power steering and brakes but hate to change it out since itmis so original.

 

Your trucks steering wheel should turn easily so long as you're at least barely moving ...if not then you'll want to check the king pins and steering links.

As long as your brakes are operating as designed and adjusted (since they're not self adjusting) you may not want to modify them. I drive my '65 F250 around 5,000 miles each year ...mostly interstate and often loaded or towing. They need a little more foot pressure but they stop evenly and aggressively. They do get squirrelly over 85mph :-). And remember if you put on new shoes, they will need to wear in a smidge before they will be at their best.

 

I'm more than just a little bit jealous... great find!

 

That's a great looking truck! Nice find.