1965 N700 Decode
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1965 N700 Decode
considering buying this truck, its 10 hour round trip to look at. told its air brake which I would prefer, but dealing with not the owner.
Would be driving home if i bought it. they say it runs and holds air pressure, but hasnt seen road in 4 years. I am up to the challenge, but as you could imagine more info is good info. thanks
Would be driving home if i bought it. they say it runs and holds air pressure, but hasnt seen road in 4 years. I am up to the challenge, but as you could imagine more info is good info. thanks
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N70 = N700 gas
M = 330 2V HD FT gas V8
U = Louisville Assembly Plant
685834 = 1965 numerical series, May 1965 production
132 = 132 inch wheelbase
No color code, probably part of the special order
N700 = N700 gas, 22,000 lbs GVWR
481A
4 = Light Beige Crush Vinyl & Light Beige Wicker Pattern Vinyl
81 = 81A Standard Cab.
L = Clark model 2651-V1 OR 2653-V1 five speed direct transmission
75 = Eaton model 1614-15 single speed rear axle, 17,000 lbs capacity, 7.17 ratio
D = Ford-Rockwell (Timken) front axle, 7,000 lbs capacity
22000 = 22,000 lbs GVWR
160 3800 = 160 certified net HP @ 3800 RPM
440545
44 = Twin Cities District Sales Office
0545 = Special Order Number
Your air brakes and color were probably the non-regular production items.
Dayton style wheels: you can still get brake drums and service on the tires. With a little effort, you can find tubeless rims.
Budd style: Beware widowmakers.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...l#post19892682
M = 330 2V HD FT gas V8
U = Louisville Assembly Plant
685834 = 1965 numerical series, May 1965 production
132 = 132 inch wheelbase
No color code, probably part of the special order
N700 = N700 gas, 22,000 lbs GVWR
481A
4 = Light Beige Crush Vinyl & Light Beige Wicker Pattern Vinyl
81 = 81A Standard Cab.
L = Clark model 2651-V1 OR 2653-V1 five speed direct transmission
75 = Eaton model 1614-15 single speed rear axle, 17,000 lbs capacity, 7.17 ratio
D = Ford-Rockwell (Timken) front axle, 7,000 lbs capacity
22000 = 22,000 lbs GVWR
160 3800 = 160 certified net HP @ 3800 RPM
440545
44 = Twin Cities District Sales Office
0545 = Special Order Number
Your air brakes and color were probably the non-regular production items.
Dayton style wheels: you can still get brake drums and service on the tires. With a little effort, you can find tubeless rims.
Budd style: Beware widowmakers.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...l#post19892682
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Thank you, I received photo graphic conformation it is indeed and air brake truck.
Dayton tubeless wheels are readily available as are air brake axles with better ratios and better parts availability.
so it checks all the boxes, typical cab corner rust for the age and location. The rest looks fairly solid and straight.
Dayton tubeless wheels are readily available as are air brake axles with better ratios and better parts availability.
so it checks all the boxes, typical cab corner rust for the age and location. The rest looks fairly solid and straight.
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