Looking to verify info on two slicks. Hoping I got all the #s rite
First:
F25BR637072
WB 129
Color T
Model F250
Body 481
Trans F
Axle 24
GVWR 2500
150 hp@ 3600 rpm
DSO 74
Second

Series M100
WB 128.8
Engine SP-3L/D
Trim 05
Paint WW
Axle 3.70.1
Serial # 5991028L-219268A
Yes, its a Merc. I think I mighta missed the trans code. No see -um in my notes.
thanks in advance for any insights and/or info

 

F25 = F250 2WD

B = 300 1V I-6.

R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant.

637072 = 1965, assembled January 1965.

129" Wheelbase.

T = Light Beige.

F250 2WD, 7,500 lbs. GVWR

481: 4 = Light Beige Crush Vinyl & Light Beige Wicker Pattern Vinyl / 81= 81A Standard Cab.

F = Borg Warner T-18 4 Speed Manual Transmission.

24 = Dana 60 Rear Axle / 4.10-1 / No Limited Slip / 5,200 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

7,500 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

150 net HP @ 3,600 RPM

74 = Seattle WA Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
5 = 6 Cylinder.

99 = Styleside Pickup.

10 = 100 Series

28 = 128.8" Wheelbase (commonly referred to as 129").

L = Left Hand Drive.

219268 = 1965 Numerical Sequence of Assembly (1965 begins with 195,001), the trucks specific serial number.

A = 3,600-5,600 lbs. GVWR

15 = Red Crush Vinyl & Red Ladder Pattern Woven Plastic - 81B Custom Cab.

WW = Wimbledon White.

3.70-1 = 9" Ford Rear Axle / No Limited Slip / 3,300 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

M100.

128.8" (129") Wheelbase.

5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

SP = 240 1V I-6.

3 L/D = Ford type 3.03 3 Speed Manual all Syncromesh Transmission.

DSO = Letter/Number code for Ford Motor Co. of Canada LTD, specific zone office truck was ordered from.

Note: 1966/68 Canadian trucks use the same 11 digit VIN & Warranty Plate/codes as US trucks.

 

Thank you so much, Bill.
You are absolutely correct as to the sequencing of the Merc numbers. Had 'em scribbled in random order on my sheet.
Interesting that the Mercury warranty plate denotes 'left hand drive' Ever encounter a slick with right hand drive? Aussie market perhaps?
Neither truck bears resemblance to what is stated on the warranty plates. Different engines, trannies, trim. I'm not shocked. The F250 says Camper Special on one fender and F250 on the other and the warranty plate looked to be epoxied in place. God only knows what is really is.

 

THAT actually brings up a very interesting question. Did they ever make a right hand drive 61 - 66, AND if so, does anyone have any pictures of it???

 

I'm pretty sure there were '60s right hand drive F100s built in Australia for their home market. I visited there in the late '90s and saw several RHD Ford trucks that looked exactly like their American cousins, except for the RHD part. There was an Australian TV show called Skippy the Kangaroo (or something like that) in which a young boy and his pet kangaroo thwarted some bad guys for 30 minutes every week. Kinda like Timmy and Lassie, but with a Down Under twist. The "good guy" ranger in the show drove a RHD F100. Not sure if the show ever played up here in the U S. Perhaps one of our Aussie members will see this post and chime in. Early '60s Australian Falcons looked very much like their American cousins too before they became more distinctively Australian.

 

Hi There,

I recently bought a 1965 Ford F-100

The Warranty Tag Number is F10DD678579
Any information would be great.

It has a 352 with the 4 speed on the floor - is there a way to check and see if the engine and transmission are original?

Finally, I'd like to keep her original as possible (depending on whether or not the engine and transmission are original), except I was thinking of painting her a differint color. To those who like the originals, is this heresy?

My thought is that you could always return the paint to the original color, but I would be interested to hear some thoughts....

Thanks,
C.Monkey

 

Welcome to FTE

F10 = F100 2WD

D = 352 2V

D = Dallas TX Assembly Plant.

678579 = 1965, assembled April 1965.

For additional info, post all the codes stamped on the Warranty Plate, located on the left door face below the latch.

 

Thanks ND. Here is the warranty plate info (the text is faded, but I can read the raised letters/nums) :
129 T F100 481 N 08
5000 172 4000 75
Thanks again. It's awesome to have a wealth of expertise about these trucks.

 

129" Wheelbase.

T = Light Beige.

F100 2WD, 5,000 lbs. GVWR

481: 4 = Light Beige Crush Vinyl & Light Beige Wicker Pattern Vinyl / 81 = 81A Standard Cab.

N = New Process 435 4 Speed Manual Transmission.

08 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.50-1 / No Limited Slip / 3,300 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

172 net HP @ 4,000 RPM

75 = Phoenix AZ Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

 

That sure is a nice looking truck. Not really sure about those wheels, but its also not my call. 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder'... I guess that goes for trucks also...

 

Awesome. Thanks ND for all of the great info.

Unfortunately, the rims came with the truck...
I would prefer the original rims, but I think that is just a dream. I understand that they are hard to come by.

 

"Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, said the old lady as she kissed the cow."

"Bling" wheels favored by low riders, nouveau riche Cadillac Escalade owners, Hollywood Boulevard cruisers.

Wheels like this sell for...at least...$1000.00 each.

 

Bill,,, I will NEVER admit to kissing a cow. If I did, it was most likely because I had WAY too many