1964 Ford camper "van"
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1964 Ford camper "van"
Just purchased a 1964 ford "van." i highlight van because that's on the registration and title. That's it. It's a ford 1-ton flatbed, i believe, with a factory installed camper and an 8 cylander 272. The beast weighs almost 6800 lbs. Can anyone help me out? Were these a factory option or did someone have it made? Have no idea the series or any other particulars. Would greatly appreciate any expertise or advice.
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What does the serial begin with F***** or E***** and what body code appears on the data plate? No Vans that I know of were sold as a flatbed, in fact FoMoCo calls Flat beds stake body trucks, not flat bed trucks. Vans either came as Vans or as cab & chassis, which is an oxymoron because 64 econolines are unit body and use no chassis. In fact Vans didn't have a chassis until 75 0r 76 models.
A one ton rated van or truck would either be an E-350 for a Van or F-350 for a truck, but FoMoCo didn't make them in 1964 all vans were still Econoline series. They didn't become E-Series until 66 as far as I know. B4 1966 all Vans [Econolines] were 1/2 ton rated, even the Club Chateau window van was 1/2 ton rated in 1964.
The serial # should have some letters & numbers B4 the six digit serial production number.
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Don't believe they made a factory camper on a flatbed. Ford did make some RV type trucks though. Most were labeled as CAmper Specials and were F series 100-350. Also the 272V8 was last used in the trucks in 1958 so it is either been swaped or it is a 292V8. But... Ford also had a heavy Duty 289 unrelated to the (Mustang engine) that was used in some of the Camper specials. Sounds like you eith have a very rare factory truck or a owner conversion.
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I'd like to see a picture, as I can guess what it is he may have. There were campers made, sort of like "Minnie Winnies" with a pickup nose that were built on a standard truck frame. Most of them we see are typically van front ends, but I just saw a 67-71 vintage truck that is probably similar to what this fellow has. Think "looks like a slide-in camper, but is made into the truck". From the windshield back it becomes camper. The one I saw this weekend didn't even use the Ford cab roof or doors, it was all 'camper'.
Some factory somewhere made these. I know I've also seen pictures of Slick built ones. It's probably titled as a 'van' simply because it (now) has an integrated body that you can walk through. I'd be willing to be the VIN decodes as a cab/chassis.
Some factory somewhere made these. I know I've also seen pictures of Slick built ones. It's probably titled as a 'van' simply because it (now) has an integrated body that you can walk through. I'd be willing to be the VIN decodes as a cab/chassis.
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thanks for replies. does start with f. as i said it is not a van. that is how the ti
thanks for the replies. the serial does begin with f. as i said it is not a van but states so on the title. serial is f35cr51XXXX. thanks for your imput
Welcome to FTE.
What does the serial begin with F***** or E***** and what body code appears on the data plate? No Vans that I know of were sold as a flatbed, in fact FoMoCo calls Flat beds stake body trucks, not flat bed trucks. Vans either came as Vans or as cab & chassis, which is an oxymoron because 64 econolines are unit body and use no chassis. In fact Vans didn't have a chassis until 75 0r 76 models.
A one ton rated van or truck would either be an E-350 for a Van or F-350 for a truck, but FoMoCo didn't make them in 1964 all vans were still Econoline series. They didn't become E-Series until 66 as far as I know. B4 1966 all Vans [Econolines] were 1/2 ton rated, even the Club Chateau window van was 1/2 ton rated in 1964.
The serial # should have some letters & numbers B4 the six digit serial production number.
FBp
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Welcome to FTE. What does the serial begin with F***** or E***** and what body code appears on the data plate? No Vans that I know of were sold as a flatbed, in fact FoMoCo calls Flat beds stake body trucks, not flat bed trucks. Vans either came as Vans or as cab & chassis, which is an oxymoron because 64 econolines are unit body and use no chassis. In fact Vans didn't have a chassis until 75 0r 76 models.
A one ton rated van or truck would either be an E-350 for a Van or F-350 for a truck, but FoMoCo didn't make them in 1964 all vans were still Econoline series. They didn't become E-Series until 66 as far as I know. B4 1966 all Vans [Econolines] were 1/2 ton rated, even the Club Chateau window van was 1/2 ton rated in 1964.
The serial # should have some letters & numbers B4 the six digit serial production number.
FBp
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think im messin up on the reply, so i'll try again. you sound right. seriel starts f35cr5 definately not a van, only states that on title. really appreciate your imput. had a semi-smart friend say i could not have a 272 and push that kind of weight. said it's spose to be and looks like it. would that engine have trouble with that much weight
? again thanks for your time. brian
? again thanks for your time. brian
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you are right
Originally Posted by ddavidv
I'd like to see a picture, as I can guess what it is he may have. There were campers made, sort of like "Minnie Winnies" with a pickup nose that were built on a standard truck frame. Most of them we see are typically van front ends, but I just saw a 67-71 vintage truck that is probably similar to what this fellow has. Think "looks like a slide-in camper, but is made into the truck". From the windshield back it becomes camper. The one I saw this weekend didn't even use the Ford cab roof or doors, it was all 'camper'.
Some factory somewhere made these. I know I've also seen pictures of Slick built ones. It's probably titled as a 'van' simply because it (now) has an integrated body that you can walk through. I'd be willing to be the VIN decodes as a cab/chassis.
Some factory somewhere made these. I know I've also seen pictures of Slick built ones. It's probably titled as a 'van' simply because it (now) has an integrated body that you can walk through. I'd be willing to be the VIN decodes as a cab/chassis.
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Hope that went thru, if not i'll repost. you have nailed the description, and i'll post a pic soon. is a walk thru, and seriel you mention matches up. thanks. brian. may be repeating, but not used to this forum's reply set-up. anyway thanks
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