66 Ranger Package
Senior User
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 436
Likes: 0
From: Superior, CO
Cool! Denver is my area. But I thought it was previously discussed that the truck started its life in Northern California? Perhaps the first "official" (i.e., non Ford exec) customer was here?
Elder User
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 998
Likes: 2
From: Benton, AR
I was looking into a console for my project, but stopped short of buying the parts due to missing pieces in the kit. Finding a donar for the hinges and latches is a pricey affair on ebay also. The mustang seats are not that hard to find, but shipping is a killer. Then whatever you pay is basically for the frames and you have to tear them down and start from scratch. They are actually more comfortable than I thought once installed though.
For the record, mine will be a knockoff and not what you have.
For the record, mine will be a knockoff and not what you have.
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 784
From: Simi Valley, CA
This truck was assembled in CA at the San Jose assembly plant, then it was used by FoMoCo most likely in CA. It was sold to a dealer after FoMoCo got thru with it.
If the truck had been used by FoMoCo in Colorado, it would have been assembled in Kansas City MO.
If the truck had been used by FoMoCo in Colorado, it would have been assembled in Kansas City MO.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
I have a very tired looking owners manual. In the front I can make out that it was sold to someone in Denver CO on March 15 1966 by a dealer in Aurora CO. Unfortunatly I can't make out the name of the dealer. Tried a 411 search for the owner's name but no luck. Chances are he has long since past.
Just got a copy of a 64 - 72 parts manual which should help along with the great wealth of information I am finding here. A repop copy of the 66 brochure and salesmans notes is on the way.
We are finally getting some sun so will see about getting some pics.
Just got a copy of a 64 - 72 parts manual which should help along with the great wealth of information I am finding here. A repop copy of the 66 brochure and salesmans notes is on the way.
We are finally getting some sun so will see about getting some pics.
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 784
From: Simi Valley, CA
Contact the chief librarian at the Aurora CO public library and ask if they have some old telephone books from the 1960's available.
If you learn the dealers name, the next step is to see if they're still in business.
If so, contact them to see if they have records that go back that far.
Some small town dealers never throw anything away.
Your truck, from the looks of things, was used by FoMoCo from August 1965 thru March 1966, then it was sold to the dealer in CO.
Franchise laws prohibit automakers from selling vehicles directly to the general public, so all sales are conducted by the dealers.
If you learn the dealers name, the next step is to see if they're still in business.
If so, contact them to see if they have records that go back that far.
Some small town dealers never throw anything away.
Your truck, from the looks of things, was used by FoMoCo from August 1965 thru March 1966, then it was sold to the dealer in CO.
Franchise laws prohibit automakers from selling vehicles directly to the general public, so all sales are conducted by the dealers.
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 784
From: Simi Valley, CA
FL is the Auto-Lite/Motorcraft part number prefix for an oil filter, but there's no FL-231 filter that fits your truck (it's an FL-1-A).
It's not the dealer's FoMoCo (secret) code, as that is four numbers.
I assume the dealers name is rubber stamped into the owners manual. Is FL-231 also stamped, or has it been hand written in?
It's not the dealer's FoMoCo (secret) code, as that is four numbers.
I assume the dealers name is rubber stamped into the owners manual. Is FL-231 also stamped, or has it been hand written in?
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
The owner identification in the owners manual was hand printed. Unfortunatly the book was in bad shape and the printing is faded so much it is hard to read. Did try to take a pic but would not turn out
Took a look with magnifying glass, Selling dealer Do____s Glass Inc.
Thats the best we can make of it.
Took a look with magnifying glass, Selling dealer Do____s Glass Inc.
Thats the best we can make of it.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
troverman
2017 - 2022 Super Duty
13
Dec 14, 2016 06:02 PM
