New to the group, so thanks in advance. I've enjoyed reading what I've seen so far. So here's my situation. I recently picked up a 70 F250 Ranger XLT that came with the factory Camper Special option, the side tool box and A/C. I'm really enjoying having a truck again, but I'm needing some advice. I ordered the Marti report, so I know that it came with a spare tire, but I don't have anything - spare, jack, jack handle. Once I find them, I'm wondering where the jack was stored. Where I would expect to see it on the drivers inner fender area had a spot for a second battery and nothing that looks like a jack storage. I see the studs under the seat for the jack handle, but I don't think the lug wrench.

I'll need some trim pieces and the original Camper Special emblems are gone.

Just looking at some other listings I'm guessing that some items (grill ?) were one year only. Is that the case? If so, what else?

Does the steering wheel look original?

I'm sure that I'll have a lot more questions, but for that's good for now. Any words of wisdom to be on the lookout for with this year/model?

 

donmdsc that,s a really clean looking truck. i am not sure that your steering wheel is what Ford put on your truck when they built it. which maybe why the horn button is on the left side of the column. Welcome to the F.T.E.

 

That's what I was thinking. Where can I look to find out what the correct wheel would have been, or at least looked like. From looking at other folks pics I can't tell for sure what is correct. I seem to see the older style wheel, but then the next one looks like mine.

 

I have a 1970 F100 Sport Custom. It came with a 3-stoke steering wheel/horn ring. _ Tony

 

I think a three spoke would look more correct. Any idea what year range of trucks I could get one from or a good aftermarket model?

 

The 3-spoke was from 1961 to 1970. You can try Dennis Carpenter or NPD. I do not know about quality from them. I am trying to refurbish the one I have in my truck with a kit from Eastwood. _ Tony

 

^ 1971/77 F100/350, 1974/77 Bronco, 1975/77 Econoline 2 spoke steering wheel. The horn pad attaches to the wheel with 2 screws.

Same 3 spoke 17" steering wheel with a horn button or horn ring: 1960/63 Falcon/Comet; 1961/65 F100/250 2WD; 1966 F100 4WD; 1966/73 Bronco; 1967/70 F100/250 2WD/4WD; 1969/70 F350.

This wheel is reproduced in black only by Dennis Carpenter, the horn ring is reproduced in chrome, but 1968/70's were painted argent to reduce glare. The Bronco horn ring is different.

Dual batteries were not available until 1973. 1970 grille frame is 1970 only as are the plastic grille inserts, rectangular Camper Special emblems were located on the cowl panel of 1970/72's.

There were two types of jack crank handles. One type was sooo long that it was retained to the front of the radiator support with clips.

Ford also offered a optional folding jack crank handle that was standard equipment for Econolines and on the trucks, it was stored under the seat. It's still available from Ford.

Spare tire mounting pic:

 

Welcome to the bumpside family! Nice truck, too! I figured Bill would be along to straighten out the info your were looking for! Might be some guys on here that could help with the emblems, I know some of them are available from the aftermarket from places like Dennis Carpenter or National Parts Depot.

 

AFAIK, no one reproduces the 1970/72 Camper Special emblems.

There were several different emblems on the cowl panels of 1970/72's, the rectangular chrome base was the same, then Ford glued thin metal inserts into the bases.

Besides the Camper Special inserts, there were Heavy Duty Special, Farm & Ranch Special, Contractors Special inserts. The inserts faded so badly they couldn't be read, or they fell out.

If you look at the OP's truck, the base is there on the left cowl panel, but the pic was taken at an angle and is too far away to see if the insert is still present.

 

 

Thanks for all the input. I'm guessing I'm pretty unlikely to find a correct steering wheel in the salvage yard, but maybe the jack ect. I do have the chrome bases for the Camper Special emblems, but both are missing the emblem itself. The ones with the correct looking proportions on ebay have black lettering for "Camper" and either yellow or red for "Special" and it even looks like one with a yellow "Camper" and black "Special". Are there any rules about which one is appropriate?

There is also another base (?) that I have no clue about


Bill, I do have the spare hanger hardware under the bed, just nothing in it.

The truck did have a camper on it when the PO picked it up, unfortunately he sold it off. I would have loved to see what vintage it was. I get a kick out of the adjustable rear bumper that was installed. I'm guessing it was aftermarket, but it looks to have several feet of travel.

 

I think I saw one in the yard around me last time I when to get a fender for my 1970. If it is still there, it's on a 1967 and it will probable need work on it. _ Tony.

 

Here you go for an owner's manual for your truck. Jack storage is described on page 33 where it is located on the left fender apron.
1972 Ford Truck memorabilia / 1972 Ford Truck P & M Series owner's manual | FORDification Factory Literature Library

Dennis Carpenter has new steering wheels:
Steering Wheel-3 Spoke In Black | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts

 

^ Not FoMoCo related.

1969/91 Econoline vans used the same jack, lug wrench (except with dual rear wheels) and have the folding jack crank handle. Open the right back door and look inside.

Pic: D0TZ-16720-D .. Camper Special Emblem - Right/Left is the same - 1970/72 F250/350 / Obsolete