1965 F250 Camper Special (Lots of Pictures)
#1
10-08-2011, 11:54 PM
1965 F250 Camper Special (Lots of Pictures)
Picked this Truck up Friday. 1965 F250 Camper Special, 352 V8, 4 Speed manual Transmission. Everything works, 36,630 Original miles. Paid 500$ for the truck. Runs and Drive perfectly fine.. The PO last registered it in 2006, Mainly used it for farm work. Its got its fair share of rust, thinking about replacing cab corners and possibly the tailgate.. but bought it for a Daily driver..
#2
10-09-2011, 05:04 AM
Postmaster
Looks good for 500...The upper mirror braces are modified...if you want some correct ones, holler as i have lots of mirror setup parts for these type.
Is the toolbox good or rotted ??? I have one of those as well that needs a homwe..
On the grille area...I hope the PO didnt drill holes for those lights into the grille.
Check out my parts f/s ad in the classifieds...tons o parts for these trucks.
- cs65
Is the toolbox good or rotted ??? I have one of those as well that needs a homwe..
On the grille area...I hope the PO didnt drill holes for those lights into the grille.
Check out my parts f/s ad in the classifieds...tons o parts for these trucks.
- cs65
#3
10-09-2011, 06:24 AM
The amount of rust, reupholstered seat, the condition of the steering wheel tells me this truck has far more miles than 36,360. It's prolly 136,360.
Are you sure this is an F250? It has 15" wheel covers on it.
F250's were not offered with 15" wheels. These covers were introduced as a option in 1966 for Galaxie/LTD's and F100's. Were used thru 1977 on F100's, 1975/77 F150's.
Also...standard equipment on 1966/77 Bronco's. The front covers w/4WD have a red plastic ring instead of a center emblem, to allow the front hubs to poke thru.
The left front tire is a wide white wall, has been reversed. The bumper guards were introduced in 1967.
That's an interesting hood ornament, it's not original because Ford didn't offer one (despite what the repro sellers claim). It appears to be similar to a 1948 Ford Passenger Car.
Remove it, look for numbers on its underside.
Don: What makes you think the mirror brackets have been modified? They look correct to me, as the mirror heads are level.
1961/66: There were three different versions of this mirror.
#4
10-09-2011, 09:33 AM
Bill / ND,
Are you suggesting that it is a F100 Camper Special?
kilich,
Be it 36K or 136K miles, from my review of your pictures, it looks like a straight truck with a very nice interior.
If it's been in MI it's whole life, it's REALLY DONE WELL! LOTS of these ol' beasts have had a dog or raccoon reside inside their interior for a time and as a result are all tore up!
In addition to the front bumper guards, it appears to me to likely be a non-'65 front bumper - based on the angle of the bumper ends. I really like the rear step bumper! It still looks sturdy and period-correct!
What are the two push/pull cable controls located beneath the dash, to the left of the steering column?
What is the purpose of the piece of dog chain hanging from the left rocker cover vent?
Can anyone tell if the clearance lights are original or aftermarket?
BarnieTrk
Are you suggesting that it is a F100 Camper Special?
kilich,
Be it 36K or 136K miles, from my review of your pictures, it looks like a straight truck with a very nice interior.
If it's been in MI it's whole life, it's REALLY DONE WELL! LOTS of these ol' beasts have had a dog or raccoon reside inside their interior for a time and as a result are all tore up!
In addition to the front bumper guards, it appears to me to likely be a non-'65 front bumper - based on the angle of the bumper ends. I really like the rear step bumper! It still looks sturdy and period-correct!
What are the two push/pull cable controls located beneath the dash, to the left of the steering column?
What is the purpose of the piece of dog chain hanging from the left rocker cover vent?
Can anyone tell if the clearance lights are original or aftermarket?
BarnieTrk
#5
10-09-2011, 11:29 AM
Looks good for 500...The upper mirror braces are modified...if you want some correct ones, holler as i have lots of mirror setup parts for these type.
Is the toolbox good or rotted ??? I have one of those as well that needs a homwe..
On the grille area...I hope the PO didnt drill holes for those lights into the grille.
Check out my parts f/s ad in the classifieds...tons o parts for these trucks.
- cs65
Is the toolbox good or rotted ??? I have one of those as well that needs a homwe..
On the grille area...I hope the PO didnt drill holes for those lights into the grille.
Check out my parts f/s ad in the classifieds...tons o parts for these trucks.
- cs65
#6
10-09-2011, 11:31 AM
Do not believe the mileage, because...the odometers of trucks of this vintage read to 99,999.9 ... then return to ZERO.
The amount of rust, reupholstered seat, the condition of the steering wheel tells me this truck has far more miles than 36,360. It's prolly 136,360.
Are you sure this is an F250? It has 15" wheel covers on it.
F250's were not offered with 15" wheels. These covers were introduced as a option in 1966 for Galaxie/LTD's and F100's. Were used thru 1977 on F100's, 1975/77 F150's.
Also...standard equipment on 1966/77 Bronco's. The front covers w/4WD have a red plastic ring instead of a center emblem, to allow the front hubs to poke thru.
The left front tire is a wide white wall, has been reversed. The bumper guards were introduced in 1967.
That's an interesting hood ornament, it's not original because Ford didn't offer one (despite what the repro sellers claim). It appears to be similar to a 1948 Ford Passenger Car.
Remove it, look for numbers on its underside.
Don: What makes you think the mirror brackets have been modified? They look correct to me, as the mirror heads are level.
1961/66: There were three different versions of this mirror.
The amount of rust, reupholstered seat, the condition of the steering wheel tells me this truck has far more miles than 36,360. It's prolly 136,360.
Are you sure this is an F250? It has 15" wheel covers on it.
F250's were not offered with 15" wheels. These covers were introduced as a option in 1966 for Galaxie/LTD's and F100's. Were used thru 1977 on F100's, 1975/77 F150's.
Also...standard equipment on 1966/77 Bronco's. The front covers w/4WD have a red plastic ring instead of a center emblem, to allow the front hubs to poke thru.
The left front tire is a wide white wall, has been reversed. The bumper guards were introduced in 1967.
That's an interesting hood ornament, it's not original because Ford didn't offer one (despite what the repro sellers claim). It appears to be similar to a 1948 Ford Passenger Car.
Remove it, look for numbers on its underside.
Don: What makes you think the mirror brackets have been modified? They look correct to me, as the mirror heads are level.
1961/66: There were three different versions of this mirror.
#7
10-09-2011, 11:32 AM
Bill / ND,
Are you suggesting that it is a F100 Camper Special?
kilich,
Be it 36K or 136K miles, from my review of your pictures, it looks like a straight truck with a very nice interior.
If it's been in MI it's whole life, it's REALLY DONE WELL! LOTS of these ol' beasts have had a dog or raccoon reside inside their interior for a time and as a result are all tore up!
In addition to the front bumper guards, it appears to me to likely be a non-'65 front bumper - based on the angle of the bumper ends. I really like the rear step bumper! It still looks sturdy and period-correct!
What are the two push/pull cable controls located beneath the dash, to the left of the steering column?
What is the purpose of the piece of dog chain hanging from the left rocker cover vent?
Can anyone tell if the clearance lights are original or aftermarket?
BarnieTrk
Are you suggesting that it is a F100 Camper Special?
kilich,
Be it 36K or 136K miles, from my review of your pictures, it looks like a straight truck with a very nice interior.
If it's been in MI it's whole life, it's REALLY DONE WELL! LOTS of these ol' beasts have had a dog or raccoon reside inside their interior for a time and as a result are all tore up!
In addition to the front bumper guards, it appears to me to likely be a non-'65 front bumper - based on the angle of the bumper ends. I really like the rear step bumper! It still looks sturdy and period-correct!
What are the two push/pull cable controls located beneath the dash, to the left of the steering column?
What is the purpose of the piece of dog chain hanging from the left rocker cover vent?
Can anyone tell if the clearance lights are original or aftermarket?
BarnieTrk
No Idea if the clearance lights are original or aftermarket.
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#9
10-09-2011, 01:53 PM
It could be...if it has 5 lug wheels. Both F100 & F250 Camper Specials were introduced in 1965.
The reason the 15" wheel covers fit on these 16" rims has to do with the fact that they're split rims.
The clearance lamps are aftermarket. Genuine Ford are teardrop shaped w/o a chrome base.
The reason the 15" wheel covers fit on these 16" rims has to do with the fact that they're split rims.
The clearance lamps are aftermarket. Genuine Ford are teardrop shaped w/o a chrome base.
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10-11-2011, 02:47 PM
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Do not believe the mileage, because...the odometers of trucks of this vintage read to 99,999.9 ... then return to ZERO.
The amount of rust, reupholstered seat, the condition of the steering wheel tells me this truck has far more miles than 36,360. It's prolly 136,360.
Are you sure this is an F250? It has 15" wheel covers on it.
F250's were not offered with 15" wheels. These covers were introduced as a option in 1966 for Galaxie/LTD's and F100's. Were used thru 1977 on F100's, 1975/77 F150's.
Also...standard equipment on 1966/77 Bronco's. The front covers w/4WD have a red plastic ring instead of a center emblem, to allow the front hubs to poke thru.
The left front tire is a wide white wall, has been reversed. The bumper guards were introduced in 1967.
That's an interesting hood ornament, it's not original because Ford didn't offer one (despite what the repro sellers claim). It appears to be similar to a 1948 Ford Passenger Car.
Remove it, look for numbers on its underside.
Don: What makes you think the mirror brackets have been modified? They look correct to me, as the mirror heads are level.
1961/66: There were three different versions of this mirror.
The amount of rust, reupholstered seat, the condition of the steering wheel tells me this truck has far more miles than 36,360. It's prolly 136,360.
Are you sure this is an F250? It has 15" wheel covers on it.
F250's were not offered with 15" wheels. These covers were introduced as a option in 1966 for Galaxie/LTD's and F100's. Were used thru 1977 on F100's, 1975/77 F150's.
Also...standard equipment on 1966/77 Bronco's. The front covers w/4WD have a red plastic ring instead of a center emblem, to allow the front hubs to poke thru.
The left front tire is a wide white wall, has been reversed. The bumper guards were introduced in 1967.
That's an interesting hood ornament, it's not original because Ford didn't offer one (despite what the repro sellers claim). It appears to be similar to a 1948 Ford Passenger Car.
Remove it, look for numbers on its underside.
Don: What makes you think the mirror brackets have been modified? They look correct to me, as the mirror heads are level.
1961/66: There were three different versions of this mirror.
Hey number can you check this part number out I found
C4AZ-16850-A its a hood ornament
#11
10-29-2011, 09:33 PM
Fleet Mechanic
#12
10-30-2011, 06:13 AM
C4AZ-16850-A .. Hood Ornament / Available as a dealer installed accessory for 1964 full sized Fords. This ornament is almost FOUR feet long.
The repro parts sellers are offering a hood ornament for 1961/72 F Series trucks. There was NO SUCH THING as original!
One of the part numbers they are using is C4AZ-16850-A. But it isn't C4AZ-16850-A...in any way, shape or length PERIOD
The pics I've seen of it show a small ornament that is IDENTICAL to the 1962/63 Falcon front fender ornament (C2DZ-16178-A)...except its plastic emblem is missing.
So, if this is the repro parts sellers ornament, take a look-see in any 1961 thru 1972 Ford Truck Parts Catalog, or truck accessory brochure for this C4AZ part number.
Lotsa luck, cuz you won't find it, cuz Ford never offered it for trucks.
#13
10-30-2011, 08:34 AM
TF,
When I asked about the possibility that the truck may be a F100 CS, I did not know that the truck was wearing 16" tires/wheels, as that fact was NOT posted yet. All I knew was that the truck was wearing 15" hub caps, which would indicate (to me) that it a F100. Then Kilitch posted the fact that the truck was wearing 16" wheels/tires, then ND posted that 15" hub caps would fit on 16" split rim wheels; (which I did not know).
At the time I posted my question, I was thinking that the truck may have been a F100 truck, due to my reasoning of: 15" hub caps = 15" wheels = F100. Which would lead me to think that maybe the truck had been re-badged with some F250 CS badges or F250 fenders and the badges were not changed to F100. The possibility of the truck getting some different fenders seemed likely to me since it appeared to me that the truck had seen some body work done sometime in its past, due to the tu-tone paint on the box - while the cab is sporting a single color paint scheme. I'm pretty certain a white/black box and a black cab was not an OEM paint scheme.
'Kilich',
Are you a friend of 'Marky48170' or the same person?
I'm still thinking your truck may have had some body panels changed sometime in it's past. If it were my truck, I'd double-check that the VIN on the door Warranty Data Plate matches the VIN on the trucks title AND matches the VIN stamped on the frame
How about posting the info on your Warranty Data Plate, located on the driver's door, below the latch, and then we'd get to see where/when the truck was built, what it was equipped with, etc. or even if the driver's door / WDP matches the rest of the truck information.
BarnieTrk
When I asked about the possibility that the truck may be a F100 CS, I did not know that the truck was wearing 16" tires/wheels, as that fact was NOT posted yet. All I knew was that the truck was wearing 15" hub caps, which would indicate (to me) that it a F100. Then Kilitch posted the fact that the truck was wearing 16" wheels/tires, then ND posted that 15" hub caps would fit on 16" split rim wheels; (which I did not know).
At the time I posted my question, I was thinking that the truck may have been a F100 truck, due to my reasoning of: 15" hub caps = 15" wheels = F100. Which would lead me to think that maybe the truck had been re-badged with some F250 CS badges or F250 fenders and the badges were not changed to F100. The possibility of the truck getting some different fenders seemed likely to me since it appeared to me that the truck had seen some body work done sometime in its past, due to the tu-tone paint on the box - while the cab is sporting a single color paint scheme. I'm pretty certain a white/black box and a black cab was not an OEM paint scheme.
'Kilich',
Are you a friend of 'Marky48170' or the same person?
I'm still thinking your truck may have had some body panels changed sometime in it's past. If it were my truck, I'd double-check that the VIN on the door Warranty Data Plate matches the VIN on the trucks title AND matches the VIN stamped on the frame
How about posting the info on your Warranty Data Plate, located on the driver's door, below the latch, and then we'd get to see where/when the truck was built, what it was equipped with, etc. or even if the driver's door / WDP matches the rest of the truck information.
BarnieTrk
#14
10-30-2011, 09:40 AM
Have a Ford truck parts catalog handy? If so, open it up to text section 10 and start looking thru the wheel application charts for 5 lug wheels on a 5.50" bolt circle.
Not only did F100's of this vintage come with 16" split rims, but with 15" split rims and 17.5" split rims, as well.
Not only did F100's of this vintage come with 16" split rims, but with 15" split rims and 17.5" split rims, as well.
#15
10-30-2011, 01:45 PM
Postmaster
Upper mirror arms have been lengthened...look at the lower arms... They should be in an L shape... Not like a hockey stick...I have good originals if you want or can measure it so you can and repair to correct length.
The reason this was done was to get them hung out in the wind more... Mine were the same way... My dad did it as we were hauling an 8' cabover camper, 3 kids( me being the youngest and a race car and trailer.
Just a lil side note... Had a Chev of same vintage...rusty piece of crap... But better yet... Couldnt do the job....I BARELY remember that pile.. Talk about misery...
As to the toolbox,email me direct or post your email and I can respond.
- cs65
The reason this was done was to get them hung out in the wind more... Mine were the same way... My dad did it as we were hauling an 8' cabover camper, 3 kids( me being the youngest and a race car and trailer.
Just a lil side note... Had a Chev of same vintage...rusty piece of crap... But better yet... Couldnt do the job....I BARELY remember that pile.. Talk about misery...
As to the toolbox,email me direct or post your email and I can respond.
- cs65