'66 F-100 Model Differences
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'66 F-100 Model Differences
I've been trolling around the net looking for info and parts availability for my '66 and have noticed different models and parts. Specifically I've noticed NOS gauges that would not work in my standard cab, and seen round tail lights rather than rectangular. I'm assuming this has to do with model differences (standard vs custom, straight side vs. step side) but I'd like to learn more about my model year.
Can anyone point me to a good resource?
Thanks in advance,
Lance
Can anyone point me to a good resource?
Thanks in advance,
Lance
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I bought a book called "1965-66 Ford F100 to F250 Illustrated Facts and Feature Manual", produced by Jim Osborn Reproductions and licensed by Ford Motor Co. Can't remember where I bought it, possibly from National Parts Depot, but it didn't cost too much and is quite useful. I'm sure other vendors have it as well, or you could e-mail Jim Osborn Reproductions Inc.. Good luck.
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I've been trolling around the net looking for info and parts availability for my '66 and have noticed different models and parts. Specifically I've noticed NOS gauges that would not work in my standard cab, and seen round tail lights rather than rectangular. I'm assuming this has to do with model differences (standard vs custom, Styleside vs. Flareside) but I'd like to learn more about my model year.
1965/66 F100/250 2WD Custom Cabs/Rangers have a plastic chrome instrument cluster bezel with a sweep speedometer. The optional Oil/Amp gauges are round.
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Picture identifies plastic chrome instrument cluster bezel that I listed in post 3 over a week ago.
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Custom Cab chrome steel instrument cluster bezel with round speedo: 1961/64 F100/1100 / 1963/69 N/NT/T500/1000 / 1965 F100/250 4WD / 1965/66 F350/1100 / 1966 F100/250 4WD / 1967/69 F800/1000.
Standard Cab painted steel instrument cluster bezel with round speedo: 1961/66 F100/1100 / 1963/69 N/NT/T500/1000 / 1967/69 F800/1000.
Round speedo only: 1966/77 Bronco.
Standard Cab painted steel instrument cluster bezel with round speedo: 1961/66 F100/1100 / 1963/69 N/NT/T500/1000 / 1967/69 F800/1000.
Round speedo only: 1966/77 Bronco.
out of all the trucks like mine around here mine is the only one with this gauge cluster that i have seen at least
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That is the same gauge cluster as mine, except, out to the left I have a round ammeter and out to the right a round oil pressure gauge. But has the idiot lamps too.
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