Does it have the wrong bed?
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I know a guy that has a 1961 F-250 2wd with a 57-60 style 8 foot box. Other than having a hoist added it's original down to the 223 I-6 and 4spd. This is a Canadian built truck so that may be the difference.
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Originally Posted by garbz2
I would assume they were split bed conventional styleside in long bed configuration. I have yet to meet a factory 4x4 short bed style side prior to the 66 F100. I have yet to meet a factory 4x4 uni. I have seen claimed ones but they were M/H or NAPCO conversions after the fact. All had a F10 designation in VIN.
Had one guy claimed his 64 F100 was a factory original 4x4 complete with a married 72 T case and 76 3/4 ton axles . Had it since new.......
Garbz
Had one guy claimed his 64 F100 was a factory original 4x4 complete with a married 72 T case and 76 3/4 ton axles . Had it since new.......
Garbz
Dana 60's were optional on 1961/72 F100 pickups. They are 5 lug 5.50 bolt circle. Decoded a 1965 F100 2 days ago. The axle code was A9 = Dana 60.2 / 3.54 / Limited Slip.
Last edited by NumberDummy; Jul 21, 2007 at 02:51 AM.
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Originally Posted by dernibor
Do you have production numbers for 1963?
Thanks,Tom
Thanks,Tom
Chassis and Cowl = 20
Chassis and Windshield = 19
Chassis and Cab = 6.686
4X4 Chassis and Cab = 179
Uni-Body Pickup = 40,535
Platform and Rack = 190
Flareside Pickup = 35,963
Styleside Pickup = 76,728
Flareside 4X4 Pickup = 967
Styleside 4X4 Pickup = 2,809
I have the F250 & F350 data also.
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Originally Posted by Macon ACE
64 Production?
(please)
(please)
Chassis & Cowl = 13
4X2 Chassis & Cab = 15,845
Platform & Rack = 175
Platform = 20
4X2 Flareside Pickup = 28,876
4X2 Styleside Pickup = 152,272
4X4 Cab & Chassis = 330
4X4 Flareside Pickup = 802
4X4 Styleside Pickup = 2,922
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
All 1961/63 Stylesides used the 1957/60 bed except for the Uni-bodies.
The F350's used this bed thru 1966.
The F350's used this bed thru 1966.
Thanks
Cargo Master
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
1963 F100
Chassis and Cowl = 20
Chassis and Windshield = 19
Chassis and Cab = 6.686
4X4 Chassis and Cab = 179
Uni-Body Pickup = 40,535
Platform and Rack = 190
Flareside Pickup = 35,963
Styleside Pickup = 76,728
Flareside 4X4 Pickup = 967
Styleside 4X4 Pickup = 2,809
I have the F250 & F350 data also.
Chassis and Cowl = 20
Chassis and Windshield = 19
Chassis and Cab = 6.686
4X4 Chassis and Cab = 179
Uni-Body Pickup = 40,535
Platform and Rack = 190
Flareside Pickup = 35,963
Styleside Pickup = 76,728
Flareside 4X4 Pickup = 967
Styleside 4X4 Pickup = 2,809
I have the F250 & F350 data also.
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There has been discussion here before about whether or not this bed was used at all in 1961, with the exception of 4x4s and F350. The discussion in the past questioned the bed's use on non 4x4s for 1961. Ford banked on the unibody carrying its styleside needs, but abandoned that idea after it proved unsuitable for 4x4 use and its general lack of appeal with buyers. If you look at production numbers, you'll see higher flareside numbers for 1961 and then progressively lower numbers as the years went on. When Ford lengthened the wheel base for 1964, the matching styleside bed was made available. The 57-60 styleside bed was used on:
1961-1965 F100 4x4
1961-1966 F250 4x4
1961-1966 F350
1962-1963 F100 and F250 4x2
1961 F100 and F250 4x2 ??????????
I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has a bonafide 1961 4x2 with this bed. Even more interesting would be someone who has a genuine 1961 unibody 4x4, if such a thing ever existed.
1961-1965 F100 4x4
1961-1966 F250 4x4
1961-1966 F350
1962-1963 F100 and F250 4x2
1961 F100 and F250 4x2 ??????????
I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has a bonafide 1961 4x2 with this bed. Even more interesting would be someone who has a genuine 1961 unibody 4x4, if such a thing ever existed.
Way old post. But I just bought a 1961 f100 4x2 it’s a “wrong bed”
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What is it that you would like to know about your wrong bed? I see them at vintage car shows all of the time.Not uncommon.
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