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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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Interior questions....

Really puzzling me. Interior looks all original. It's got grey seat and door panels, but tan seat belts, off white sun visors (no headliner), and what looks like dark blue carpet. It really looks like it came from the factory that way, based on wear and known owner history.

Did people in the 60's just go crazy with the colors?? Can I somehow confirm this is all factory?

Vin decoder shows my trim (J) is F100/250 (81B) Pastel parchment crinkle vinyl and light parchment granada pattern vinyl.

What does that tell me? Trying to get this figured out and would really appreciate any help
 
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Parchment is tan color.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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I understand parchment is tan color. What I'm trying to figure out is what the difference is between light and pastel parchment. What parts are light and what parts are pastel. Correct seat belt/carpet/headliner/door panel/seat color.

I'm just trying to make sure the interior stays as original as possible as I restore it. So if there is anybody that knows, or knows of a resource for this, I'd appreciate it.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 09:24 AM
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Bump!

Can't believe I made this thread 4 years ago. Still wondering about it though now that I'm back doing work to the truck. I've since put in a headliner and painted it parchment. Still wondering about everything else in the OP though if anybody can help! Truck is a Ranger.



 
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 10:19 AM
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My truck also has a strange combination of colors. Looks like a blue dash cover. Blue steering column, black seat, and tan seat belts. Could be that someone pulled all of those parts from other trucks but it's hard to tell.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 10:27 AM
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My truck also has a strange combination of colors. Looks like a blue dash cover. Blue steering column, black seat, and tan seat belts. Could be that someone pulled all of those parts from other trucks but it's hard to tell.
Yeah my dash is black and my column/wheel are parchment which look fine. But I don't know if the seat/door panels/carpet/belts are original and have just discolored over 50 years or what.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 10:35 AM
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that's not Factory !
seat could even be stock for a 80s/90s ford and some one matched door panel covers to seat
 
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 10:41 AM
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I thought i had a pdf of a 68 brochure that list exterior /interior color combos .
couldn't find it . a Marti report should give you all the details .
 
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MIKES 68 F100
I thought i had a pdf of a 68 brochure that list exterior /interior color combos .
couldn't find it . a Marti report should give you all the details .
Ok thanks, was pretty sure it wasn't stock seat cover and door panel covering. What might be under the upholstered door panels? Now back to my original question about my Vin plate. What does the J code tell me? I want to put everything exactly stock as it came from factory.

Also, what's this attached to the back of the Seat?
 
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 11:10 AM
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check this out
Decoding Your 1968 Ford Truck VIN - FORDification.com
 
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j= per fordification
J F100/250 (81B) Pastel parchment crinkle vinyl and light parchment granada pattern vinyl (1, 2)
 
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Originally Posted by MIKES 68 F100
j= per fordification
J F100/250 (81B) Pastel parchment crinkle vinyl and light parchment granada pattern vinyl (1, 2)
MIKE'S, I saw that on the decoder previously but was looking for more specifics. Such as what the colors and patterns applied to.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 12:18 PM
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hmm ,. Maybe numbersdummy will chime in he might have some info there
 
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Originally Posted by lunar68

F10 = F100 2WD

Y = 360 2V

L = Michigan Truck Assembly Plant.

C72673 = 1968.

131" Wheelbase.

UM: U = Lunar Green / M = Wimbledon White.

F100 2WD .. 5,000 lbs. GVWR

J 81 (F100/250 81B) (Note: For how I described upholstery locations, see M 81 below).

J = Pastel Parchment Crinkle Vinyl (upper section of backrest, lower section of cushion on front and sides of seat) & Light Parchment Granada Pattern Vinyl (lower section of backrest, front seat cushion (except as noted) / 81B = Custom Cab or Ranger.

G = C6.

17 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.25-1 / 3,300 lbs. Axle Capacity.

5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

172 net HP @ 3,800 RPM

63 = Memphis TN Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

1968 F250 2WD Ranger = M81 (F100/250 81B): M = Charcoal Black Crinkle Vinyl & Black Granada Pattern Vinyl / 81B Custom Cab or Ranger.

I bought this truck new, this is how the front seat looked, so I would assume that your Ranger would be the same.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
F10 = F100 2WD

Y = 360 2V

L = Michigan Truck Assembly Plant.

C72673 = 1968.

131" Wheelbase.

UM: U = Lunar Green / M = Wimbledon White.

F100 2WD .. 5,000 lbs. GVWR

J 81 (F100/250 81B) (Note: For how I described upholstery locations, see M 81 below).

J = Pastel Parchment Crinkle Vinyl (upper section of backrest, lower section of cushion on front and sides of seat) & Light Parchment Granada Pattern Vinyl (lower section of backrest, front seat cushion (except as noted) / 81B = Custom Cab or Ranger.

G = C6.

17 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.25-1 / 3,300 lbs. Axle Capacity.

5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

172 net HP @ 3,800 RPM

63 = Memphis TN Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

1968 F250 2WD Ranger = M81 (F100/250 81B): M = Charcoal Black Crinkle Vinyl & Black Granada Pattern Vinyl / 81B Custom Cab or Ranger.

I bought this truck new, this is how the front seat looked, so I would assume that your Ranger would be the same.
NumberDummy, thank you that was very helpful. Do you happen to have a picture of your seat?

A​​​​​nd what do you think the door panels might have looked like new?
 
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