I just purchased this 1962 F100 V8 292 y block. Is my first truck to own and my very first work on so I am a complete novice. I’m excited for the journey . According to the ID it is a 1962 with a V-8 to 292Y block engine. I have some good friends who are also going to help me with the restoration from our initial review the truck is in amazing shape all things considered it it been its entire life in the desert so dry humidity to help the rust etc.

I am fairly confident that after review of the truck the hood was not from a eight cylinder but rather a six cylinder based on the emblem and the original is the sandstone but it appears the hood was possibly from a red vehicle. The emblem is definitely original as is almost the whole truck but I am now fairly certain the hood is not.

A couple of of quick questions please;

Were the hoods of a 8 cyl vs the 6 cyl different? What years were the hoods the same? Meaning did the hood change in any other year around 1962? Or did the hood stay the same for a certain period? Is that period 1961 to 1966? The hood is not feeling great but I think it’s because the hinges need to be replaced. Any suggestions on how I can verify I’ve got the right hood on the truck?

thank you!

Notice emblem that is a 6 cyl not the v8. The truck is definitely a V8.

Your "1962" truck has a 1965 painted steel grille, upper grille panel and parking lamps. Left hood side emblem is 1963/64.

I oncet had a Chebbie guy kinda get up in my chili about the "gear and lightning bolt" hood emblem on my '64, and how that meant it could only have shipped with a Six and not a 292 V8, never mind the VIN or data plate, what the hell did Ford know?

One thing you definitely want to watch out for - Trust Me on this - both the hood latch, & safety catch, on these are prone to failure by now. Over the years, they get out of adjustment, bent, lubrication dries out, and what happens is the hood will fly up at highway speed. Not pleasant. Don't let it happen to you.

Often the hood is practically ruined, often windshield as well. New hoods are available but $$. Usually about once a year on this forum somebody signs up and describes losing a hood this way, looking for a new one. Shipping is $$$ for even a used hood, and then paint, etc. New hinges are available, I think maybe some have had some kind of success with hinge repair but I dunno if it's worth it.

Another area of Concern - heater box will fill up with leaves and debris, pine needles and crap, esp. if stored outside over the years. This can catch on fire when the heater fan is turned on lower speeds, on account a big wirewound resistor gets red hot in action. Quite a few trucks have been completely lost this way. Just a FYI

First and foremost thank you for sharing about losing the hood and damaging not only the hood but the windshield as well! That is very good to know and I really appreciate it. From what you had shared it’s very expensive to buy new hoods or find a used one and then have to ship it and repair it and repaint it etc. etc. just to make sure is the best bet to replace the latches And the hinges and keep this hood? I know my ID plates validates that this car is a 1962 vehicle was built in 1962 and the ID is 1962. But it appears that my grill is a 1965 from a previous post what does a 1962 grill look like and do you guys think it matters that I have a 1965 grill is there that much difference ? Where can I go to see what a 1962 grill looks like versus a 1965 grill and how can I learn where to go to get answers like this would welcome your counsel! Thank you !

Thank U number-dummy for all the great information! Thank you so much for the pictures from the book I will have to buy one or find one so I can see a little more of the detail it’s a little hard to see but still I am very grateful thank you! So if I am reading this correctly a couple of big takeaways;

- since the truck is a 1962 I should leave the emblem on the front as is with the lightning bolt since that was the emblem for a 1962 truck? Correct ?
- even though the truck is a 1962 The hood that I have on it is the correct hood for that year?
they did not change until 1966. So the hood is the right one for 1962 Correct?
- the Grille is a 1965 so if I wanted to be accurate on the front of the truck I should consider finding the correct grille, upper grille and parking lights correct?
- the right side emblem is a 1963 was there a different emblem in 1962?

You guys are great thank you for indulging this rookie!!

Welcome aboard. Since your hood was likely changed maybe the door was too. Perhaps you could send some under the hood pics as well as the front suspension and the warranty plate?

Here is the engine and you can see some of the hood


This is the drivers side door


ID tag

F10 = F100 2WD

C = 292 2V

R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant.

292119 = 1962, assembled May 1962.

114" Wheelbase.

T = Sahara Beige.

F100 2WD .. 5000 lbs. GVWR

F = Borg-Warner T-98 4 Speed Manual Transmission.

11 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.70-1 / 3,300 lbs. Axle Capacity.

5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

135 net HP @ 3800 RPM

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