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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 08:43 AM
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battery box differences

Is a 1966 f 100 and a 1965 f100 battery box different ? I searched this form didn't find info.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 664x4drvr
Is a 1966 F100 and a 1965 F100 battery box different? I searched this forum, didn't find info.
I assume you're referring to 4WD battery trays.

C5TZ-10732-C .. Battery Tray / 1965 F100/250 4WD / 1965/66 F350/1100 / 1966 F250 4WD // 1965/69 N500/750 without step fuel tanks.

GRIESEL MOTOR CO. in Okarche OK has ONE = 405-263-7242.
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C6TZ-10732-A .. Battery Tray / 1966 F100 2WD & 4WD / 1966 F250 2WD

No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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Hmmm, I do believe the 65 and 66 trays (2wd) are indeed different. It's been a while since I have compared.



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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jowilker
Hmmm, I do believe the 65 and 66 trays (2WD) are indeed different. It's been a while since I have compared.
Correctamundo Mr. Wilkerson, but the 1966 F100/250 2WD tray is the same as 1966 F100 4WD.

OP's user name is 664x4drvr .. so I assumed he was referring to 4WD battery trays.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Thanks for your reply, you guys are top shelf with your input. Yes 4X4 but, I assume 1966 f 100 4x4 is same as 2wd . My radiator support came from california in 1985. $35.00... I knew they were rare then. I didn't care if it was 65 or 66. Saved it til now. My battery box doesn't bolt up. Guess I will modify it
 
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 664x4drvr
Thanks for your reply, you guys are top shelf with your input. Yes 4X4 but, I assume 1966 f 100 4x4 is same as 2wd . My radiator support came from california in 1985. $35.00... I knew they were rare then. I didn't care if it was 65 or 66. Saved it til now. My battery box doesn't bolt up. Guess I will modify it
Bet you don't find it to be a huge undertaking either.



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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 03:44 AM
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As I recall, the 66 F100 4WD for whatever reason use the 65 2WD core support and thus the 65 2WD battery tray...Are you in need of one ??


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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by camperspecial65
As I recall, the 66 F100 4WD for whatever reason use the 65 2WD core support and thus the 65 2WD battery tray.
Did'ja read the applications I listed in Post 2? Guess not.

Text, Section 106, Page 10 = C6TZ-10732-A .. Battery Tray ~ 1966 F100/250 2WD / 1966 F100 4WD

I didn't list the following because it did not pertain: C5TZ-10732-A .. Battery Tray ~ 1965 F100/250 2WD
 
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 11:17 AM
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I did read the applications...the fellow FTE member here who bought one about a year ago had asked about what I thought a couple of holes were in his. Turned out to be original owner mods for ranch use. In doing the inspecting I was thinking somethings not quite right... Big 'ears' on the core support... definately a 65 unit.... Never wrecked etc and all OE tins...
You, of all people, Bill know I know the correct application of the supports... It may have an early build but its a original 65 model year 2wd piece in it.

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My battery box holder, which I captured over the years because it fit a 65/66 , is for a radiator support with big ears ( which my support does NOT have.) which is what caused this post in the first place.
 
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Makes me wonder if you might have an older one that mounts on the firewall?



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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 07:46 AM
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I have a battery box in great condition , painted, going on my painted truck... the two don't fit !!! so goes life. I' ll probably hunt the right one.
 
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