How Rare is this?!
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How Rare is this?!
Ok I am looking at a 63 F-250 4x4, it has the 292, 4 speed, and 2 speed transfer, Custom Cab, with a Ford flat-bed, I am trying to convince the wife, is this rare? Not convincing the wife, the truck?!
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VERY RARE
4,273 1963 Ford F250's were made in cab and chassis form. Only 348 were 4X4's.
If this truck came from the factory with the flatbed...795 total were made..of those ONLY 89 were 4X4's.
THe VIN plate should tell you what the original configuration was. Post it here, I can decipher it for you.
4,273 1963 Ford F250's were made in cab and chassis form. Only 348 were 4X4's.
If this truck came from the factory with the flatbed...795 total were made..of those ONLY 89 were 4X4's.
THe VIN plate should tell you what the original configuration was. Post it here, I can decipher it for you.
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They are rare because there weren't many of them built. Folk didn't have the same effection for 4X4s like they do now.
Rare as in valuable sorry, it's just an old Ford truck. IMHO
John
Rare as in valuable sorry, it's just an old Ford truck. IMHO
John
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Originally Posted by jowilker
They are rare because there weren't many of them built. Folk didn't have the same effection for 4X4s like they do now.
Rare as in valuable sorry, it's just an old Ford truck. IMHO
John
Rare as in valuable sorry, it's just an old Ford truck. IMHO
John
With only part time 4WD, they are afraid to break something.
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Ouch
One other thing to consider...With the leafs front and rear...driving it will remind you of the old expression..."Rides like a truck!"
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Even worse than the 4x4, nobody wants a flatbed as a collector truck OR as a hot rod. Doesn't make it right; it just is.
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That is why I like my 1966 F-250! Rides like a TRUCK! I actually really like the flatbed, needs cleaning, but,,,,
I will try and get the VIN tag info tomorrow, and it has factory brush guard
I will try and get the VIN tag info tomorrow, and it has factory brush guard
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Grille guard
Yes they made them...and yes, I've seen them too..30 yrs ago.
Guard assy, grille
1961-66 F100/250 4X4; F350
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1961-62: C1TZ-8307-A Kit, guard assy grille.
1963-66: C3TZ-8307-A Kit, guard assy grille
C1TZ-8307-PAK Attaching parts; guard assy, grille
Guard assy, grille
1961-66 F100/250 4X4; F350
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1961-62: C1TZ-8307-A Kit, guard assy grille.
1963-66: C3TZ-8307-A Kit, guard assy grille
C1TZ-8307-PAK Attaching parts; guard assy, grille
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I've got closeup pictures of the factory installed original brush guard, power brakes, spotlight, seats and the like of a '66 Ranger.
I was passing through Independence, KS and saw this truck parked at a gas station. I stopped and introduced myself. The owner was very nice, and let me take as many pictures as I wanted. It was a beautiful truck.
It wasn't "restored" but it was re-painted, with the seats recovered, new carpeting and the like.
I didn't take pictures to show how nice the truck looked, I took them for reference. For example, how do the braces for the bush guard mount to the frame? How about how the spotlight was fitted to the cowl and the dash?
The power brakes setup was quite interesting as well, it is more like the larger trucks setup.
He was the original owner, too.
I was passing through Independence, KS and saw this truck parked at a gas station. I stopped and introduced myself. The owner was very nice, and let me take as many pictures as I wanted. It was a beautiful truck.
It wasn't "restored" but it was re-painted, with the seats recovered, new carpeting and the like.
I didn't take pictures to show how nice the truck looked, I took them for reference. For example, how do the braces for the bush guard mount to the frame? How about how the spotlight was fitted to the cowl and the dash?
The power brakes setup was quite interesting as well, it is more like the larger trucks setup.
He was the original owner, too.
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I still have the original owners manual, sales brouchure, and accessories list for my '65 F100.
My stance on grille guards: They do more harm than good...as when hit...they bend back into the hood and grille. The same holds true for the new brush guards.
Spotlights...want a new original Unity? They can still be bought locally. I never wanted one, but have an original kit (Ford # C1TZ-15313-B) in my stash of NOS parts.
This I would buy...if Ford made one..but prolly didn't: 1965-66 Ranger Crew Cab.
My stance on grille guards: They do more harm than good...as when hit...they bend back into the hood and grille. The same holds true for the new brush guards.
Spotlights...want a new original Unity? They can still be bought locally. I never wanted one, but have an original kit (Ford # C1TZ-15313-B) in my stash of NOS parts.
This I would buy...if Ford made one..but prolly didn't: 1965-66 Ranger Crew Cab.
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