I have a 65 Ford that I'm just trying get as much info on it as I can. Here is all the numbers off the plate on the door.

F26DR663360
Wb 120. F260. Body k81, Trans n, axle 25, Max 6800, cert 172, 4000 dso 736062

I heard there was a camper edition during this time, I wonder if that is what this is as there are huge body lifts under the rear springs....makes it sit pretty high
Any help would be appreciated

 

Isn't there a Color code on your warranty plate, too?

I'll let Bill do his thing, but I can tell it's a

F26 - F250 4x4

D - 352 V8 2bbl

R - Made in the San Jose assembly plant.

K81 - Medium blue crush vinyl and medium blue ladder pattern woven plastic

N - NP435 - 4 speed transmission

25 - Bill, where is this info?

DSO - 73xxxx - Delivered to Salt Lake City

The Camper Special was not available in the 4x4 models. Post a picture of your suspension and we can tell you if it's been modified or not.

I have pictures in my garage (link below my user name) of the rear suspension on my 1966 F250 4x4. It definitely has some tall blocks in there from the factory.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/m...ings-here.html


Mine has the auxilliary overload springs on it so might look a little different than yours depending.
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Domestic Special Order Vehicles - ones that have six numbers instead of just two in the DSO column - are frequently ordered with special paint, which would explain the absence of a Color Code. Axle 25 is a 4.56 ratio Dana 60 non-limited slip axle. One of the places this information can be found is the Ford Factory Workshop Manual, Group 1 (Vehicle Identification), page 6 for 1966. Obviously, the information may be different for some years, but I don't think it is in this case.

 

25= 4.56 5200 pound rear a Dana 60 NLS. 65 shop manual page 5

Garbz

 

Wow! Thanks for all your help. That block looks a lot like what's under my springs as well....looks like bigger tires will help. The bed wraps around about a foot in the back...
where would I find another bed like that?
Would this have the twin I beams by chance?

 

If this is a true 4X4 where is the front axle code?

 

Welcome to FTE

F26 = F250 4WD

D = 352 2V

R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant.

663360 = 1965, assembled March 1965.

120" Wheelbase.

COLOR = Blank.

F260 = F250 4WD, 6,800 lbs. GVWR

K81: K = Medium Blue Crush Vinyl & Medium Blue Ladder Pattern Woven Plastic / 81 = 81A Standard Cab.

N = New Process 4 Speed Manual Transmission.

25 = Spicer/Dana 60 Rear Axle / 4.56-1 / No Limited Slip / 5,200 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

6,800 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

172 net HP @ 4,000 RPM

736062:

73 = Salt Lake City UT Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

6062 = Domestic Special Order number. The truck was special ordered by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."

When there is no COLOR code, the vehicle was painted a non standard color per the original purchasers order. This makes a vehicle a Domestic Special Order.

4WD: Most of the time, FoMoCo does not list a 3rd digit of the AXLE code, which pertains to the front axle.

The front axle ID tag is located under one of the bolts that retains the inspection cover to the housing.

Today, many of these tags are missing. The front driving axle is a Spicer/Dana 44, the ratio should be 4.55-1.

Regardless of the year, there are no codes within the VIN or stamped on the Warranty Plate that denote the Camper Special package.

AFAIK, 1977 was the first year that Camper Specials were available with 4WD.

You must be referring to a step bumper, because the bed doesn't wrap around.

All rear bumpers were optional, but FoMoCo didn't offer a step bumper back then, so it's an aftermarket bumper.

If a Styleside pickup, your truck has a 1957/60 Styleside bed, that FoMoCo installed on all 1961/66 F100/250 4WD's except 1966 F100 4WD's.

This is called the "wrong bed" by enthusiasts, because the bed lines don't match the cab lines.

F250 4WD's do not have Twin-I-Beam front suspension, have front leaf spring suspension.

 

Pic's PIC'S pic's please

Quote:
Originally Posted by 76f350spercamprspeal

Welcome to FTE, Best Damn Forum EVER!
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Here's How to Post Pictures:
1. Login to FTE.
2.Click User CP (In the Top Left Hand Corner)
3.(On the Left, There will be a list, The 5th Option Down, will say "Pictures & Albums) Click That.
4.Then, Click Add Album, Enter a title, and description, if ya want to.
5. Click Upload Pictures, Then click Browse, Locate the Files of your truck. (You can add 3 files at a time)
5. Click Upload.
6. Add a description to the individual pictures, then click save.
7. Add more files if ya want.
8. Click The Picture you want to post, it will give you two codes at the bottom, Right Click The Second one (It say's BB Code, Then Say's [IMG]http:blahblahblah...[/IMG])
Then, Once that is highlighted, Right Click, Then Copy, Then Paste it into your post.
You can add up to 30 Images in one FTE Post.
If, Ya need any help, Don't hesitate to ask.


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Originally Posted by old_dan

You can also go to the "Garage" tab and start an album right here on FTE. After you post pictures to an album, we can look in your album, but you'll also be able to "insert a picture" by pasting in a link to the picture in your album.

It seems awkward, but whenever you "insert a picture" to one of these threads, the forum is looking for the picture somewhere on the web (which is always available) rather than from somewhere on your hard drive (which isn't always available).

Quote:
Originally Posted By Jolly Roger Joe

Welcome to FTE!

Go to Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket and sign up for a free account. Then create an album for your truck. Upload any pics you want to post on FTE to that album. Have this album open on your computer when you want to post pics on FTE.

While you're making a post on FTE, select the pic you want to post from your Photobucket album. When the large version of the pic is open, right mouse click on it and select "View Image Info". The image info will be highlighted and will look something like this:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ghtsafter1.jpg

Copy that highlighted info (right click / copy).

When you have the spot in your post where you want the pic to be placed, select the "Insert Image" icon at the top of the post (looks like a mountain) and paste (right click / paste) the image info you copied in the highlighted box (just shows "http://" when it opens).

Your pic will be placed in the post.

Hope that helps.

Here's a tutorial Bob put together: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/67...-pictures.html

Did I mention that we really do like pic's

 

I will post pics soon...
The bumper is solid steel so its likely after market no doubt.
I was referring to the bed that "wraps" around the back as shown in this picture of a ford that looks almost identical...the color is even close to mine. I think it was "baby blue" originally.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...164005&width=0

 

This is the 1957/60 Styleside bed, but what you mean when you say it "wraps" around the back, I dunno.

 

Thanks for the help. I noticed the bed didn't align with the cab in H.S but figured I was seeing things. I'm not a fan of the bed and it needs replaced anyway, would I be able to use a traditional 65 bed? I want to do some work on this truck (not fully restore) but where do I start? Are there any video's you all would recommend re: do's and don'ts
I'll post pics this weekend

 

Rule of thumb: Mechanical work first, body work/paint/chrome second, upholstery last.

But before doing anything, estimate what the costs will be for parts & labor. Whatever figure you come up with, DOUBLE IT then add 25%. And this still won't be enough.

Most people grossly underestimate what restorations cost. It's real EZ to sink 25 grand into one of these trucks, and its outward appearance might look exactly the same as the day you bought it.

You think you bought an old vehicle, but what you really bought is a hobby...and hobbies tend to be expensive.

 

You can place a 64 to 66 bed on the truck but you will need to cut and add to the frame as the wheel base is 120" verses the 64 to 66 at 129"

Find a replacement wrong bed. It belongs on a four wheel drive.

Garbz