ok i need some help. My grandpa just gave me the old farm truck.The only condition is he wants to see it run before he passes on.
A 1972 F500 330 C.I. 4 speed split rear end. it has 15,000 miles it was parked in side the building about 12 years ago to replace the radiator support, I need to find one, and has not run since. I am a construction worker and don't really know a lot about getting that old thing running. what would you all do before starting after setting that long, plus where could I find that radiator support and anything else i may need at a good price. I haven't found much on line or maybe I just not know where to look. Thanks for your help.

 

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D1TZ-16138-A (replaced C7TZ-16138-C) .. Radiator Support / Obsolete

Applications: 1967/72 F500/750 / No FoMoCo Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.

Note: Verify the truck is a 1972, because 1973 (1973/79) uses a different support.

 

thanks for the number.
Here is what I got from the VIN tag.
F50CCP68363
WB 156 Color T Model F507 Body DB8 Trans P Axel F2

Max _____ ? 17400 _______ 164 ________ 3800 _____ 47133

i couldn't read what the bottom numbers were so if anyone can help, thanks.

 

F50 = F500.

C = 330 2V Medium Duty FT engine.

C = Oakville, Ontario Canada Truck Assembly Plant.

P68363 = 1972 (1972 serial number range: M40,001-Q00,000).

156" Wheelbase.

T = Red.

F507 = F500, 17,400 lbs. GVWR

DB8: DB = Heavy Duty Black Vinyl // 8 = 81B Custom Cab.

P = Borg Warner T-19 4 Speed Manual Transmission.

F2 = Eaton model 15201 Two Speed Rear Axle / 5.83/8.12-1 / 15,000 lb. Rear Axle Capacity.

17,400 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

164 net HP @ 3,800 RPM

47133:

47 = Cincinnati OH Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

133 = Domestic Special Order Number (should be 4 digits, not 3). The truck was special ordered by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."

 

Bill,
Sir, Thanks so much for all the info on my truck, you have been so much help. My grand dad did order it new and i am now the second owner. It is in very good shape . The cab has no rust, It was used as a flat bed farm truck but always well taken care of. i just need to get her running and find that radiator support. It has a steel framed bed with a wood floor that needs replaced.

 

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Hi grues,

Shouldn't take much to get that old beast running. These old trucks are dirt simple to work on, compared to today's vehicles (least ways, in my opinion).

First thing I would do is make a quick check of the wiring. Under the hood, behind the dash, and back to the taillights. Make sure mice haven't got into it and chewed things up. Fix it if they have.

After sitting for 12 years, you will need to check the fuel system out. If any gas has been in the tank and carburetor for that amount of time, it will be fairly "skunky" to say the least. Check and clean the fuel tank(s) if necessary. Rebuild the carburetor too, while you're at it. It will undoubtedly need it. Then put some fresh gas in it.

That's about it, really. Check the oil and coolant, and top off if need be. Put a good battery in it, and assuming everything else was OK the last time it ran, it should start right up. And if the brakes and tires are up to snuff, you could probably take it out for a test drive. Maybe even take grandpa along, if he's up to it .

Paul.

 

Thanks for the help everyone. going to have time to start on the old girl tomorrow.

 

radiator support will be the same as 67/72 f500, f600. And 70-72 F500 F600 F700 F750 f800 and up. Check heavy truck parts net, and call around to the yards that have the older stuff. might take you a few days to track one down, try searchtempest for a fast craigslist search.

 

See post #2 for applications. F800/1000 is not the same (uses C4TZ-16138-A).

 

Woops!! I have looked at hundreds of these old trucks.
Is there even a 70-72 F800 f850? I know the L series are often called F trucks, but that was not what I was talking about .The slick side trucks ended production in 69.

 

Check this out, I'm pretty sure I just found the core support for the F-500 / F-750. If you are still working on your grandfathers truck and need the support let me know. I'm going to see if the dealership will allow me to return the part on Monday but if you are interested it might help you. I'mm working on my grandfathers 1972 F-250 4x4 so I get it... Cool stuff. My grandmother is still with us so she has been able to see the truck and progress.

I know this is not a "fresh" posting but hey the fact I found it might be of use to someone out there in Ford Big Truck land. lol.

 

Are you sure this radiator support is for a 1967/72 F500/750?

C7TZ-16138-C (replaced by D1TZ-16138-A) = 1967/72 F500/750.

No Ford dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
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C7TZ-16138-B = 1967/72 F100/250 4WD & F350 w/Super Cooling radiator.

FRED GRANDE FORD in Richmond MI has 1 = 586-727-3415.
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C7TZ-16138-A = 1967/72 F100/250 2WD/4WD & F350 with standard/xtra cooling & A/C radiators.

NOS PARTS SOURCE in Olathe KS has 1 = 913-220-5746.

 

I bought the 1 from those guys at Fred Grande Ford 2 days ago. It is not correct. Looking at my huge vol manual, I looked up all the ford trucks to see if one of those matched... the F500 F750 and in the pics it looks correct. I'll post pics. But very interested in what you think.

 

I will post one more pic of manual page. I wish I was wrong but the sticker says I bought the correct part but the bolt pattern says i did not. It's close but will not work on my f-250 4x4.