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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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F25DR709XXX
WB - 129
COLOR - JM
BODY - F81
TRANS - G
AXEL - B4

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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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Built July of 65 708,000 through 719,999

F25 Model 7,500 GVRW

D 8 Cyl 352 2V

R San Jose assembly

129" wheel base center of axle to center of axle, A long bed

No F code for 65 E is red woven plastic and red vinyl (E81 custom cab.)

81 conventional cab

G 3 speed HD cruse o matic

B4 4.10 ratio 5.2M Weight capacity.

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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 123
F25DR709XXX / WB-129 / COLOR-JM / BODY-F81 / TRANS-G / AXLE-B4
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F25 = F250 2WD

D = 352 2V

R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant

709xxx = 1965

129 = 129" Wheelbase

JM: Rangoon Red / M = Wimbledon White

* F81: F = Red Crinkle all Vinyl-Bucket Seats / 81 = 81B Custom Cab w/Ranger Package.

G = MX Cruise-O-Matic

B4: Dana 60 / 4.10-1 / Limited Slip / 5200 lb. Rear Axle Capacity

* There are two F81 Body codes for 1965. The other is (F350/750): F = Black all Vinyl / 81 = 81B Custom Cab

Info source: 1964/72 Ford Truck Parts Catalog.

 
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 03:58 AM
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G and H as I recall are the other 65 interior trim codes for the Ranger package trucks...G is Black and H is Palomino(beige/tan)

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