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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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two '66 questions

OK, first question is where is my spare tire supposed to mount on my '66 F-100 styleside. I don't see any mounts in the bed area. Does it mount underneath?

Second question: I just replaced the headlight switch and wanted to make sure I had it in there correctly. Does the headlight release button on the switch point towards the driver's side? I didn't pay attention to the orientation when I removed it.

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Mark
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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the spare mounts under the rear of bed
there should be an index tang on the switch to alighn with slot in dash hole
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 66f-100
OK, first question is where is my spare tire supposed to mount on my '66 F-100 styleside. I don't see any mounts in the bed area. Does it mount underneath?

Second question: I just replaced the headlight switch and wanted to make sure I had it in there correctly. Does the headlight release button on the switch point towards the driver's side? I didn't pay attention to the orientation when I removed it.Thanks,Mark
There's a T shaped crossbar held to the frame by two long bolts. The spare rides above the bar, the T portion fits thru the center of the wheel. The jack and lug wrench fit inside the spare wheels rim.

The headlamp switch **** and shaft release button points straight up.

See the dash illustration and all the switches, *****, radio, heater etc. here: Body Section 030 / Page 8.

See the entire exploded view of the spare tire carrier here: Chassis Section 14 / Page 5.

These illustrations are from the 1964/72 Ford Truck Parts Catalog.

A CD version of this parts catalog is available from hipoparts.com (also sold on ebay), for around $22.00.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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I know that on my 66 the tire hanger was still under the back edge of the bed, I even have an orignial spare wheel and tire to go in the truck when I get her finished.
 
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