Hello there, just found this forum online and am quite excited as I am the new owner of a 65 ford F100. An F100 which is border line ready for the scrap yard, but Im going to fix it. I'll see if I can figure out how to upload a few pictures that I have here so you folks can really see what I have here.

But I believe there is potential. THis seems like a great place to find information on these old trucks and I can't wait to get started.

Basically just saying hello to you all from eastern canada, I'll work on the pictures now.

Curtis

 

Numbers, I believe it's a 65 but these shoul mean somthing to someone.

inner fenders are in alot better shape then the outer fenders. Im going to save the inners and source some outer fenders.

IMG]http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww84/jeep-dangler/DSCN1576.jpg[/IMG] the hood has a couple spots of cancer but the roof is dent/rust free.

the floors have been done once, very pooly at that. And yes that threaded rod coming out of the transmission cover is indeed a shifter!!!! Somebody switched it from a 3 in tha tree to an auto of some sort.

THis thing hasn't been on the road since 1983, and that box on the back is off something else, it's not part of the deal.

Rocker panels are good but will need a bit of work.

 

First and foremost, welcome to FTE. Have a 65 flareside that was also one step removed from the bone yard. Suggest concentrate on making sure the truck is mechanically sound. In the meantime, drive your classic treasure and decide to what extent you want to put your time, effort, and money into reconditioning, or restoring. With the assistance of FTE members, public library, and purchased a couple used tech books it took a couple years as a 1st time ' do it myselfer' to recondition the flareside. It has been the family workhorse, and daily driver for the past 40 plus years. Think you will find these vintage treasures are as basic as it gets and with an occasional tune-up, and oil change they will go on forever. Again, welcome to FTE, looking forward to your input, don't hesitate if any questions, and post pic's if, or when you can.

 

Dave, thankls for the encouragment and advice. BUt as you can probably now see this truck isn't in working order. And I don't need it for a daily driver so It will be a hotrad of sorts without ruining the image of the truck. My father has 30 years upholstery experience so it will have a custom interior. Am even considering buiilding a chassis, it's going to be a long project but should be fun.

I love the look of these things, this is my first ford as well.

Curtis

 

Cool, I can appreciate these trucks in what ever flavor owners choose. If anything like my area during the summer there are several Custom auto shows and swap meets summer where one can see some tricked out classic trucks and get some great ideas.

 

Welcome & congrats on the new acquisition!

Hopefully NumberDummy or one of the other "wiser than me" guys will chime in & decode the data plate for us. Interesting that it appears to have some custom cab options & wondering if those buckets were stock making it a Ranger??

Have fun & start readiing!

 

I'll take a shot at the VIN de-coding:

F10 = F100, 2-wheel drive 1966
A = engine code (6 cylinder 240 CID, 1 BC Carb
C = Ontario, Canada assembly plant
763164 = Consecutive unit or series #

 

Cool I wasn't sure of the year, figured it was a 65 or 66. On a side note I got this truck on a trade for a set of 17" rims I had and wasn't planing on using again. So although the cab needs a few replacement panels, cab mounts etc. I don't mind putting some money into the cab.

THe first step, and poossibly the most daunting willl be bringing the cab home and restoring it. Getting married August 1st so promised the wife I would wait untill after that to start it. THe hood I am also sandblasting and keeping.
BUt this is where I got half lucky, found a guy 30 mins from here that has two front fenders both doors, grill and rad support from a rust free truck in storage. and he says 500$ for everything would be ok. Still has originall paint on the fenders!
Also deffinentley restoring the 9" rear end unsure of the gearing though.

Anyways, I just know the frame is to bad to repair so all that stuff will be figured out while im doing cab work, can't wait to start. Finally getting my garage setup decent for a project like this.

Here are a few more pics, and it is a custom cab.


A shot of the hood cancer.



This will be my second body off restoration, here is a cool pic from my first.



I'll update with some pics once I take a day to remove the front clip and cab.

Curtis

 

It is in fact a 66, built in october of 65, was originally a 3 speed as you stated.

As I have not yet bought the book, I will not do a decode for you in fear of giving you false information.

Welcome to FTE!!! A great place to be!

 

Its definately rough..BUT a good vacuuming of the pine needles etc...dont forget to grab the crud from the bottom of each of the kick panel vents...they are deep...plenty of room for your hand and forearm...
The red door panel on the RH door..if the rest of it and the left is also in same condition...you are blessed...finding original door panels unbroken is like finding a needle in a haystack...most get brittle with age and crack...treat them with the utmost care...they are air blown plastic...and thin plastic at that...repops are avasilable...but ya cant beat original...
BTW...E is red crush vinyl and cody woven plastic...aka...bench seat...used in the Custom Cab trucks...Its not an original Ranger..V would be the code for Red bucket seats...T is Black and U is Parchment.


- cs65

 

Welcome to FTE

F10AC763164 / 115 / A / F100 / E81 / C / 05 / 5000 / 129 / 4000 / B36356

F10 = F100 2WD

A = 240 1V I-6.

C = Oakville, Ontario Canada Assembly Plant.

763164 = 1966, assembled October 1965.

115" Wheelbase.

A = Raven Black.

F100 2WD, 5,000 lbs. GVWR

E81: E = Red Crush Vinyl & Red Cody Pattern Woven Plastic / 81 = 81B Custom Cab.

C = Ford type 3.03 3 Speed Manual all Syncromesh Transmission.

05 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 4.11-1 / non Limited Slip / 3,300 lb. Rear Axle Capacity.

5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

129 net HP @ 4,000 RPM

B36356:

B3 = Ford of Canada, Atlantic Region, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

6356 = Domestic Special Order number. The truck was special ordered by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."

The grille is correct for 1966 Custom Cabs, as is the dash bezel, though it was chromed (plastic) originally.

The outside mirrors are correct (but not the round 'spot' mirror on the right side). But, it appears whoever installed them went with the cheaper painted versions instead of stainless steel.

The bucket seats aren't original, were swapped in some time later. One reason why ppl swapped in bucket seats, is they provided a bit more legroom, important if one is over 6' tall, as these cabs tend to be tight.

Another reason, the seats were lower than the bench, allowed for more room between the steering wheel and someone's large stomach.

 

Thanks alot for all the information guys, especially number dummy! Thats alot of interesting information from those numbers. Gives me a better idea of what the truck usto be.

Camperspecial- The door panels are in good condition on both sides, so maybe I am lucky in that respect. I'll have to keep reminding myself of that while I am cutting the tin floor pans out and welding in new ones.

I am going to try and do all the metal fab work on the cab before bringing it in to get sand blasted, so the whole thing can be treated and primed immediatley after.

Who do you guys suggest as far as replacement steel goes? I am going to need rear cab corners and cab mounts for sure. I ordered a catalog from LMC the other day, are there any other places to get this stuff?

Again, thanks for the help guys. I'm surprised someone didn't tell me it was to far gone to repair, cause it did cross my mind at one point. BUt it should just make the satisfaction of fixing it that much better!

Hopefully in the next day or two I can go take the truck apart some more in preperation of bringing the cab home, I'll be sure to snap a few photos of the process.

Curtis

 

Just joining the welcome wagon of welcoming you aboard as well.
Great site and all the help a person could ever need!

 

LMC, Dennis Carpenter, Blue Oval Parts & MAC's Antique Auto Parts are where I get most of my parts from. There are others.