and a dana 24 transfer case as well as what I think is a dana 44
1966 VIN# decode Information
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F10 = F100 2WD
D = 352 2V
R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant.
581051 = 1965, assembled August 1964.
B81: B = Medium Blue Crush Vinyl & Medium Blue Ladder Pattern Woven Plastic / 81 = 81B Custom Cab.
N = New Process 435 4 Speed Manual Transmission.
08 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.50-1 / 3,300 lbs. Axle Capacity.
172 net HP @ 4,000 RPM (352 2V).
D = 352 2V
R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant.
581051 = 1965, assembled August 1964.
B81: B = Medium Blue Crush Vinyl & Medium Blue Ladder Pattern Woven Plastic / 81 = 81B Custom Cab.
N = New Process 435 4 Speed Manual Transmission.
08 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.50-1 / 3,300 lbs. Axle Capacity.
172 net HP @ 4,000 RPM (352 2V).
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From: Simi Valley, CA
1965 F100 2WD
This Canadian plate does not decode to a 1966 F100 4WD .. It decodes to a 1965 F100 2WD
1966 F100 4WD uses the same cab, styleside beds and wheelbases as 1965/66 F100/250 2WD
Plus, the 1966 Canadian VIN; Warranty Plate and codes stamped thereon are the same as US trucks.
1965: See pic of parts catalog example of 1965 Canadian Warranty/Rating Plate (below).
6 = 6 Cylinder Engine.
99 = Styleside Pickup.
10 = 100 Series.
28 = 128.8" wheelbase (commonly referred to as 129").
L = Left Hand Drive.
235,004 = 1965 Numerical Sequence of Assembly, the trucks specific serial number.
A = 3,600-5,600 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
03 = Medium Green Crush Vinyl & Medium Green Wicker Pattern Vinyl; 81A Standard Cab.
UP: U = Honey Gold / P = Champagne Beige.
F100 2WD with 128.8" wheelbase. 5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Ford 9" rear axle / 3.73-1 / 3,300 lbs. rear axle capacity.
SP = 240 1V I-6.
3L/D = 3 Speed Manual Transmission.
1966 F100 4WD uses the same cab, styleside beds and wheelbases as 1965/66 F100/250 2WD
Plus, the 1966 Canadian VIN; Warranty Plate and codes stamped thereon are the same as US trucks.
1965: See pic of parts catalog example of 1965 Canadian Warranty/Rating Plate (below).
6 = 6 Cylinder Engine.
99 = Styleside Pickup.
10 = 100 Series.
28 = 128.8" wheelbase (commonly referred to as 129").
L = Left Hand Drive.
235,004 = 1965 Numerical Sequence of Assembly, the trucks specific serial number.
A = 3,600-5,600 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
03 = Medium Green Crush Vinyl & Medium Green Wicker Pattern Vinyl; 81A Standard Cab.
UP: U = Honey Gold / P = Champagne Beige.
F100 2WD with 128.8" wheelbase. 5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Ford 9" rear axle / 3.73-1 / 3,300 lbs. rear axle capacity.
SP = 240 1V I-6.
3L/D = 3 Speed Manual Transmission.
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Weirdness
This Canadian plate does not decode to a 1966 F100 4WD .. It decodes to a 1965 F100 2WD
1966 F100 4WD uses the same cab, styleside beds and wheelbases as 1965/66 F100/250 2WD
Plus, the 1966 Canadian VIN; Warranty Plate and codes stamped thereon are the same as US trucks. 1965: See pic of Canadian parts catalog example (below).
6 = 6 Cylinder Engine.
99 = Styleside Pickup.
10 = 100 Series.
28 = 128.8" wheelbase (commonly referred to as 129").
L = Left Hand Drive.
235,004 = 1965 Numerical Sequence of Assembly, the trucks specific serial number.
A = 3,600-5,600 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
03 = Medium Green Crush Vinyl & Medium Green Wicker Pattern Vinyl; 81A Standard Cab.
UP: U = Honey Gold / P = Champagne Beige.
F100 2WD with 128.8" wheelbase. 5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Ford 9" rear axle / 3.73-1 / 3,300 lbs. rear axle capacity.
SP = 240 1V I-6.
3L/D = 3 Speed Manual Transmission.
1966 F100 4WD uses the same cab, styleside beds and wheelbases as 1965/66 F100/250 2WD
Plus, the 1966 Canadian VIN; Warranty Plate and codes stamped thereon are the same as US trucks. 1965: See pic of Canadian parts catalog example (below).
6 = 6 Cylinder Engine.
99 = Styleside Pickup.
10 = 100 Series.
28 = 128.8" wheelbase (commonly referred to as 129").
L = Left Hand Drive.
235,004 = 1965 Numerical Sequence of Assembly, the trucks specific serial number.
A = 3,600-5,600 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
03 = Medium Green Crush Vinyl & Medium Green Wicker Pattern Vinyl; 81A Standard Cab.
UP: U = Honey Gold / P = Champagne Beige.
F100 2WD with 128.8" wheelbase. 5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Ford 9" rear axle / 3.73-1 / 3,300 lbs. rear axle capacity.
SP = 240 1V I-6.
3L/D = 3 Speed Manual Transmission.
Here's some.pics
It has a 4 speed what looks to be a 300 and a dana 24 transfer case as well as what I think is a dana 44
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From: Simi Valley, CA
1965/74 F100/350: There's no way to tell a 240 from a 300 by looking at it, as the block, bore and casting numbers are the same.
The only way to determine the engine size is to measure the stroke.
Trailering
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as you can see someone likely cut out this hole with a saw of some sorts and left a weird hole that does not match the rubber cover as well as the blur cover there doesn't actually have holes to bolt it down to anything. It was vi'ed in 2014 and passed so everything is legit
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From: Rocky Mtn. House, Alberta
Welcome to FTE "Wolfe".
According to my Canadian "1965 Ford and Mercury Trucks Shop Manual", Paint Code "UP" decodes differently to what Bill has noted. Your truck was originally Tu-Tone in colour, Wimbledon White and Champagne Beige. Is it still?
I realize that from his books, he's correct that "U = Honey Gold" as a solid colour (we have had this discussion about 6 years ago), but I don't believe it's correct for a Tu-Tone paint scheme.
According to my Canadian "1965 Ford and Mercury Trucks Shop Manual", Paint Code "UP" decodes differently to what Bill has noted. Your truck was originally Tu-Tone in colour, Wimbledon White and Champagne Beige. Is it still?
I realize that from his books, he's correct that "U = Honey Gold" as a solid colour (we have had this discussion about 6 years ago), but I don't believe it's correct for a Tu-Tone paint scheme.
Cross-Country
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From: ny
new guy 66 4x4
vin story i got was spent most its life in Pa plowing gravel pit
new guy like most newbies been stalking you guys for a while now bought a 1966 4wd runs great and drives but rag joint tearing 4wd works needs total rebuild floors gone elecric a mess 101567 milage
recently added 88 f250 utility body no rust on cab little in utility body . story is spent most of its life in Philadelphia ship yard iron works
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From: Simi Valley, CA
F11 = F100 4WD
Y = 352 2V
E = Mahwah NJ Assembly Plant.
803083 = 1966, assembled
129" Wheelbase.
BM: B = Caribbean Turquoise / M = Wimbledon White.
F112 = F100 4WD .. 5,600 lbs. GVWR
C81: C = Medium Green Crush Vinyl & Medium Green Cody Pattern Woven Plastic / 81 = 81B Custom Cab.
A = New Process 435 4 Speed Manual Transmission.
08 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.50-1 / 3,300 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
5,600 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
172 net HP @ 4,000 RPM
165677:
16 = Philadelphia PA Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
5677 = Domestic Special Order number, truck special ordered by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."
Note: There is no "rag joint" (steel/rubber steering coupler) on a 1966 F100 4WD.
The lower steering shaft and coupler assembly connects to the input shaft of the steering gearbox with a clamp and thru-bolt.
Y = 352 2V
E = Mahwah NJ Assembly Plant.
803083 = 1966, assembled
129" Wheelbase.
BM: B = Caribbean Turquoise / M = Wimbledon White.
F112 = F100 4WD .. 5,600 lbs. GVWR
C81: C = Medium Green Crush Vinyl & Medium Green Cody Pattern Woven Plastic / 81 = 81B Custom Cab.
A = New Process 435 4 Speed Manual Transmission.
08 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.50-1 / 3,300 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
5,600 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
172 net HP @ 4,000 RPM
165677:
16 = Philadelphia PA Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
5677 = Domestic Special Order number, truck special ordered by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."
Note: There is no "rag joint" (steel/rubber steering coupler) on a 1966 F100 4WD.
The lower steering shaft and coupler assembly connects to the input shaft of the steering gearbox with a clamp and thru-bolt.
Lead Gopher
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From: Seattle
This sounds like an interesting one. Is there a gap between the cab and bed or is that just an illusion from the camera angle? Between that possible gap and the rag joint mentioned it almost sounds like the bodywork is sitting on a newer 4x4 frame. Have you looked at the frame VIN to make sure it matches the door VIN. Up here in my state (WA) the troopers only go by the frame VIN and do not care what the warranty plate says since it can be removed/replaced and the doors sometimes get swapped, too, so they don't trust it for VIN verification.
The hood and front fenders on this truck don't scream 1966 to me, but someone may have changed things around. For 1966 there is no side hood emblem - those were instead on the fenders just below where they appear. Either someone welded up the original holes and moved the emblem to the hood or it may have some sheetmetal from an older year slick. If you open the hood and take a picture of the top edge of the fender we can tell more as the stamping changed somewhat.
Nevertheless, sounds like a cool truck and should be good in the snow which never hurts.
Chad
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The hood and front fenders on this truck don't scream 1966 to me, but someone may have changed things around. For 1966 there is no side hood emblem - those were instead on the fenders just below where they appear. Either someone welded up the original holes and moved the emblem to the hood or it may have some sheetmetal from an older year slick. If you open the hood and take a picture of the top edge of the fender we can tell more as the stamping changed somewhat.
Nevertheless, sounds like a cool truck and should be good in the snow which never hurts.
Chad
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