1966 F250 decode
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1966 F250 decode
I'm new to FTE and have recently bought a 1966 f250.
I'm very excited to start the rebuild and have found this site to be extreamly helpful so far.
Here is the VIN and data plate numbers
F25YK874843
129 BM F250 U81 A 24
07500 172 4000 62
I have been able to decode everything from other posts except for the 62.
Does anyone know what this means?
Thanks for the help.
Don
I'm very excited to start the rebuild and have found this site to be extreamly helpful so far.
Here is the VIN and data plate numbers
F25YK874843
129 BM F250 U81 A 24
07500 172 4000 62
I have been able to decode everything from other posts except for the 62.
Does anyone know what this means?
Thanks for the help.
Don
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Don: Welcome to FTE !!
62 is the DSO code. aka: District Sales Order, if ordered through a dealership for stock (2 digits), or Domestic Special Order if vehicle(s) were Special order by customer
DSO 62 = Houston
Don: Welcome to FTE !!
62 is the DSO code. aka: District Sales Order, if ordered through a dealership for stock (2 digits), or Domestic Special Order if vehicle(s) were Special order by customer
DSO 62 = Houston
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James, Thanks for the information.
I'm going to post what i've found out just to make sure I have everything correct before I start to tear this thing apart.
f25 = f250
y = 352 2v
k = kansas city
874843 = june 1966
129 = 129" wheel base
BM = turquoise/Wimbledon White
f250 = f250
U81 = Parchment crinkle vinyl & black rossette pattern vinyl
A = New Process 435 4 speed manual transmission
24 = dana 60 rear axle 4:10-1 no limited slip 5,200 lbs rear axle
07500 = 7500 GWV
172 = 172 HP @
4000 = 4000 RPM
62 = DSO Houston
I'm tracking this truck is a camper special due to the emblems and the storage compartment on the passengers side and it is a ranger from the seats and carpeting over the gas tank.
Am I missing any markers for this year/model?
I'm going to post what i've found out just to make sure I have everything correct before I start to tear this thing apart.
f25 = f250
y = 352 2v
k = kansas city
874843 = june 1966
129 = 129" wheel base
BM = turquoise/Wimbledon White
f250 = f250
U81 = Parchment crinkle vinyl & black rossette pattern vinyl
A = New Process 435 4 speed manual transmission
24 = dana 60 rear axle 4:10-1 no limited slip 5,200 lbs rear axle
07500 = 7500 GWV
172 = 172 HP @
4000 = 4000 RPM
62 = DSO Houston
I'm tracking this truck is a camper special due to the emblems and the storage compartment on the passengers side and it is a ranger from the seats and carpeting over the gas tank.
Am I missing any markers for this year/model?
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Y = 352 2V
K = Kansas City MO Assembly Plant.
874843 = 1966, assembled June 1966.
129" Wheelbase.
BM: B = Caribbean Turquoise / M = Wimbledon White.
F250 = F250 2WD .. 7,500 lbs. GVWR
U81: U = Parchment Crinkle Vinyl & Black Rosette Pattern Vinyl (Bucket Seats) / 81 = 81B Custom Cab with Ranger Package.
A = New Process 435 4 Speed Manual Transmission.
24 = Dana 60 Rear Axle / 4:10-1 / 5,200 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
7,500 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
172 net HP @ 4,000 RPM
62 = Houston TX Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
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Sounds like a cool truck. My 1966 Ranger is 874778 so within 65 or so, but built at a different plant.
OK, that's like saying we went to different schools together....lol
Are the original seats still in it? Optional console? Carpets still intact?
Need more pics!!
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OK, that's like saying we went to different schools together....lol
Are the original seats still in it? Optional console? Carpets still intact?
Need more pics!!
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A little more history on this truck for those of you who have been asking.
The earliest title that I know of was in Mississippi from the mid 80's untilearly 2000's where it was used as a work truck for small painting company. AfterKatrina the painting company went under and the truck has been sold twice toguys wanting to restore it, neither one did anything to it except change fluidsand run it occasionally. The truck wastaken north during the hurricane, thank goodness.
There is quite a bit of rust and rust through spots, but for being in thesouth for most of its life it is in really good condition. Most of the majorcomponents are original so far as I can tell. Carb, Trans, Engine, Brakes. I’llcheck all the numbers from the tags when I get a chance. Everything is coveredin grease but that’s better than a dry truck down here. There are a fewdealer/RV ad-ons, a switch and lines for an additional tank in front of therear axle on the driver’s side and an over sized bumper.
The original seats are there but no console. The carpet over the fuel tank is long gone and the carpet on the floor isthere but pretty nasty.
Below is a picture from when I bought it and the tag from the carb. It was left outside for about the last year and the tires/rims shown arejust to get it on a trailer. The originalrims are gone so I’ll have to track some down.
If anyone wants some additional pictures just ask. I'll be posting more as I get everything appart.
The earliest title that I know of was in Mississippi from the mid 80's untilearly 2000's where it was used as a work truck for small painting company. AfterKatrina the painting company went under and the truck has been sold twice toguys wanting to restore it, neither one did anything to it except change fluidsand run it occasionally. The truck wastaken north during the hurricane, thank goodness.
There is quite a bit of rust and rust through spots, but for being in thesouth for most of its life it is in really good condition. Most of the majorcomponents are original so far as I can tell. Carb, Trans, Engine, Brakes. I’llcheck all the numbers from the tags when I get a chance. Everything is coveredin grease but that’s better than a dry truck down here. There are a fewdealer/RV ad-ons, a switch and lines for an additional tank in front of therear axle on the driver’s side and an over sized bumper.
The original seats are there but no console. The carpet over the fuel tank is long gone and the carpet on the floor isthere but pretty nasty.
Below is a picture from when I bought it and the tag from the carb. It was left outside for about the last year and the tires/rims shown arejust to get it on a trailer. The originalrims are gone so I’ll have to track some down.
If anyone wants some additional pictures just ask. I'll be posting more as I get everything appart.
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Even though you have your answers... This demo PDF of the 66 shop manual might be useful. ID info begins on page 6
http://www.forelpublishing.com/demo/Demo20066.pdf
http://www.forelpublishing.com/demo/Demo20066.pdf
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