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I got a 1966 P-100 last week and have been working on the usual used truck stuff, tune-up, LOF, etc. Replacing the leaking exhaust manifold gasket turned into pulling the head after most of the bolts snapped off! I've been trying to find some info on these parcel delivery vans, I bought a dealer brochure off e-bay, but it only gives chassis details. Can anyone tell me who the body builder (I think Olson) was and if they had a Model Name for these, such as the Kurb-Side? There doesn't seem to be much info on these. John
Post up your VIN and if you can find a warranty plate (may not). The P-series was Ford's "Parcel Delivery" vehicle. Some were just a chassis sent out to a body builder that would vary. Not much info usually on the body builders other than a web site if you get lucky. Grumann Olson was one of the big ones. They might be called Morgan Olson now. Yours would be a 1/2 ton model (P100). In 1966 it should have a 6 cylinder originally. Either a 240 or 300 big six.
I got a 1966 P-100 last week and have been working on the usual used truck stuff, tune-up, LOF, etc. Replacing the leaking exhaust manifold gasket turned into pulling the head after most of the bolts snapped off! I've been trying to find some info on these parcel delivery vans, I bought a dealer brochure off e-bay, but it only gives chassis details. Can anyone tell me who the body builder (I think Olson) was and if they had a Model Name for these, such as the Kurb-Side? There doesn't seem to be much info on these. John
1953/77 P Series Parcel Delivery. The P100 was discontinued after 1967, retaining the far more popular P350/400/500.
Ford supplied the rolling chassis, front end sheet metal and grille (thru 1972), windshield, dash, instrument cluster.
The bodies were supplied by aftermarket body makers who may or may not have names for them.
The Warranty Plate is riveted to the upper right side of the radiator support.
So many bakeries used the P series, that they're called "bread trucks."
Thanks Bill. At this stage of the game the body builder really isn't too important, it just bugs me when I know I knew something but can't remember it. I got it from the second owner who bought it in 76 to use for his part-time blown in insulation business. He's 95, I have been gently talking him out of it for 4 or 5 years, he finally called me and said he would sell it. I feel kind of bad since he has been using it when he maintains his rental properties, although I've been doing quite a bit of his work for several years, it means he admits he's getting old! Less than 38.000 miles, numbers all straight, brake clutch and gas pedal pads all look like new. No ridge on the cylinders of the whopping 170 cu, in. I6 , only 32 years till I'm 95, then I'll sell it! John
I have posted many times I worked on these in the 80's . The ones I worked on were bigger ones that would haul bread. 50's were round body style and 60's started to to square the bodies a bit. The windshield would give away the year. How about some pics of the outside and inside?
I have posted many times I worked on these in the 80's . The ones I worked on were bigger ones that would haul bread. 50's were round body style and 60's started to to square the bodies a bit. The windshield would give away the year. How about some pics of the outside and inside?
I'll try to post some pictures. I was told it spent its first ten years working for a dry cleaner. Trying to explain what a parcel delivery van is and NO! its not as big as a Fed Ex truck to the ladiies at the Title office and license bureau was interesting to say the least.
Now days people always put pics on their phones just to show somebody what you are talking about. It's like showing them your family pics. This is a disease we all have. Some of the trucks had a badge next to the sliding door Gruman Olson.
Hi tinnerjohn, I had a '62 Falcon with a 170 cid 6. When I lived in Minn, My wife and I bought another one & I made a tow bar and pulled her Falcon all the way to Ga. Then we drove them there. I used mine for three more yrs., then bought a '65 F-100. She kept her Falcon for several more yrs.after I stopped driving mine. My Falcon was a parts car to keep hers running. So yes, the 170-6 is quite the motor. Six in a row can really go.
I'm still using a flip phone. The Falcon story made me think of my brother in law who is into Chevy II and early Nova. He brought three back from Arizona when he got out of the Air Force in 74. He drove one, sister in law drove one and another brother in law the third. Did you ever notice how much they resemble a Rambler? He doesn't appreciate the comparison. John
Now that you mention the resemblances...they do. I remember needing a rear wheel seal for my '65 F-100. The parts guy gave me one for a P-100. Was a little different. didna fit. Cheers, Pete
Finally got her back together Sat. night and brought her back home Sunday VIN P10FL748120. What does the FL denote? Also, I am going to add b/u lights and dome lights. Its been a long time since I messed with automotive wiring. What gauge wire and fuse size should I use for these? Thanks for everyone's replies and help. A side note, last night I was replacing the right headlight plug and came around from the back to see my wife sitting in a camp chair to watch. 48 years ago when we were dating she sat and watched me work on the 49 F-1. That trucks long gone but I still have the girl! John
The L denotes Michigan Truck Assembly Plant
The F denotes a 170 cu in 1 v - I didn't think they would put a 170 into a Parcel Delivery but it seems like that might have been the case.
Thanks for the quick reply TA455HO! According to the Ford Brochure, the 170 was the only engine available in the P-100. 240 and 300's were available P-350 and up, with a 220 diesel in the P-3500,4000 and 5000. This surprised me that Diesel's were offered in 8,000 to 15,000 GVW units back then. I wonder how popular they were? John
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