1962 F700
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5th Wheeling
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Thanks Bill, I placed an order this morning. Are shop manuals available on CD as well? Didn't see any at hipoparts and my online searches have not revealed any as yet.
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I finally found a nice older flatbed. Had looked at a 1960 F600 (see here) a couple years ago but it was more work than it was worth.
Local auction today had this nice '62 and I couldn't pass it up. The guy who consigned it had owned it since 1972, and apparently kept it under cover ever since.
All I know is 91,862 original miles, 292 V8, 4spd, 2spd axle, nice re-paint, glass, and (I assume) interior, new rubber all around, 16' flatbed, dent and rust free. It even still has the generator. Drove it home for $1900.
No warranty plate on the door or pillar, will have to look around some more tomorrow. First 5 of the VIN are F70CU. Current registration has it at 24,000GVW. Might have to search out axle tags for info. I know the rear is an Eaton as is the 2spd.
No rust, no dents, very nice survivor.
Local auction today had this nice '62 and I couldn't pass it up. The guy who consigned it had owned it since 1972, and apparently kept it under cover ever since.
All I know is 91,862 original miles, 292 V8, 4spd, 2spd axle, nice re-paint, glass, and (I assume) interior, new rubber all around, 16' flatbed, dent and rust free. It even still has the generator. Drove it home for $1900.
No warranty plate on the door or pillar, will have to look around some more tomorrow. First 5 of the VIN are F70CU. Current registration has it at 24,000GVW. Might have to search out axle tags for info. I know the rear is an Eaton as is the 2spd.
No rust, no dents, very nice survivor.
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5th Wheeling
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I live in the Spangle area and bought the truck at the annual Spangle Community Auction.
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5th Wheeling
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However, there is only one number where the pic shows two for housing and series ID. The only number on the housing is 51497 and it doesn't match up with anything you posted with the GVW and series ratings.
Rear spring pack is 14 or 15 leaves (hard to tell from my picture) and the front spring pack has 8 leaves.
The search continues.
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However, if there's a switch attached to the shift lever, your truck has an Eaton model 13802 two speed rear axle: 6.33/8.81.
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5th Wheeling
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Sure wish I could find the series ID code on the rear axle. Supposed to warm up some today, all the way to 51° and no rain, so I'll get back under it and see if sanding the paint off that area will show more info.
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Warranty Plate AXLE code F2 = 1962/65 Eaton model 13802 Two Speed Rear Axle / 6.33/8.81 / 15,000 lb. Rear Axle Capacity / 1957/63 & 1964/72 Ford Truck Parts Catalogs ~ Rear Axle Parts List #164.
F2 used in 1961 is different, as it refers to the Eaton model 13800 2 speed 6.33/8.81. The AXLE code is different after 1965 for the Eaton model 13802 6.33/8.81.
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5th Wheeling
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My problem is the warranty plate is missing, that's why I'm searching for axle codes and such. It's probably all futile anyway, not like it will matter whether my truck's GVW is 21,000, 22,000, or 25,000lbs other than knowing what I have. The gal at DMV couldn't figure out how to register it for more than 12k gross anyway, said the computer would not let her.
No matter, with a scale weight of 7125lbs, that still gives me about 5k legal payload and I'm not crossing any scales.
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Yes, I'm aware the Warranty Plate is MIA as you said so in post 2, that's why I listed the correct axle code, so now...you'll be aware.
But, dumb me missed the 2spd axle ref in post 2. If I had seen it, I would have given you this info sooner.
What trans does it have?
WHOA! Are you sure this truck is a 1962? It has a 1961 grille with the FORD letters within its center. 1962's have a different grille, the individual chrome FORD letters are mounted on the upper grille panel.
But, dumb me missed the 2spd axle ref in post 2. If I had seen it, I would have given you this info sooner.
What trans does it have?
WHOA! Are you sure this truck is a 1962? It has a 1961 grille with the FORD letters within its center. 1962's have a different grille, the individual chrome FORD letters are mounted on the upper grille panel.
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5th Wheeling
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T98
Only so far as what was on the title. Is the VIN stamped on the top of LF frame rail on this vintage? Approximate location? Previous owner had it since 1972 and said nothing had been replaced. It's possible it may have been replaced by the original owner, but I can only speculate at this point.
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From: colbert washington
If its the same as the pickups and F350s the vin should be stamped on top of the passanger side frame rail. Locations vary slightly but one place should be between the core support for the radiator and the front shock tower. The other should be under the cab and Im not sure how close to the front of the cab or the fire wall back that number will be located.
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No, the 6.33/8.81 was only used on the 15,000 lb Eaton 13802. The 16K and 18.5K shows different ratios. So you have the standard 15K rear axle in the F 700 series, its probably safe to assume it was ordered with the standard 6K front axle, with would give you a 21,000 Lb GVW.
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I thought you were the expert around here. You are showing your lack of knowledge agian. 1962 F 700's used the carryover 1961 F 700 grill.
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IMO, an expert is one that looks in one book, then thinks he/she knows it all. I have over 3,000 books on automotive history (not counting parts catalogs), have read them all, but even I make a mistake now and then.
"The best way to make an educated man stupid, is to take him off the subjects he's educated in." -Will Rogers
btw: Where do you live in CA? My zip is 91745. I'd like to met and speak with you personally.