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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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The auction is selling much newer vehicles, yet this 1966 F250 has survived over 45 years of use as a county vehicle. I like it.

LOT #935 - 1966 Ford F250
 
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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Portable fermenter. Beer anyone?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong but those look like the 45" opening front fenders normally used on the 4x4 trucks.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 12:18 AM
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The color!!!!! whoa!!
 
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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 05:54 AM
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Also looks like 5 bolt outie front wheels. Nice project truck.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by TA455HO
Correct me if I'm wrong but those look like the 45" opening front fenders normally used on the 4x4 trucks.
Looks to me like a 1-ton/4x4 cab too.

Did they make a single wheel F350 in '66?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TA455HO
Correct me if I'm wrong but those look like the 45" opening front fenders normally used on the 4x4 trucks.
The only model that came standard with the large wheel openings were F 350's. All other 2WD or 4WD pickups (except '66 F100 4X4's)used large opening fenders when extra large wheels were ordered when new. This truck does not have its original wheels.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by tripleframe
The only model that came standard with the large wheel openings were F 350's. All other 2WD or 4WD pickups (except '66 F100 4X4's)used large opening fenders when extra large wheels were ordered when new. This truck does not have its original wheels.
I'd say it's doubtful that the County installed F350 or 4x4 front fenders on their F250. So I'd have to inspect/ask ....Is it really a F250?

It also appears to have had it's steering column changed out as well......

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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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Looks to me like a 1-ton/4x4 cab too.

Did they make a single wheel F350 in '66?
The vin starts f25 so it is a 3/4 ton. Might be a Franky, I don't know
Either way, I do like this truck but it is about 9 hours away so I'll have to pass.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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Opps, good catch, Rogue, I missed the posting of the VIN in the ad.

If I am reading the ad correctly, the top bid is up to only $270!

Considering just the the two front fenders, the radiator, the rearend - I'd say a guy could part it out and make money at that cost!

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Originally Posted by BarnieTrk
I'd say it's doubtful that the County installed F350 or 4x4 front fenders on their F250. So I'd have to inspect/ask ....Is it really a F250?

It also appears to have had it's steering column changed out as well......

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Even without knowing the vin, steering column is F 100- 250, suspended accelerator pedal is F100- 250,low cab floor is F100- 250, front gravel shield below grill is F100- 250, not to mention the fender emblem F100-250.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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that speedo and instrument panel is way different than my 66 lol
 
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