ironminer wrote:sweet truck, I've got a wrong bed and this gives me hope and inspiration! thanks and welcome

Here is some factorystock inspiration.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-F-1 ... 4abb0ad302

Theres only one correct hubcap style for the 61-66 F 250-shown. Rounded early 50's caps match the fat fender era only. Notice gear pattern around edges of cap. Matches the gear and lightning bolt theme on these trucks. http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/50488/2953856410099297328S500x500Q85.jpg

Just Wondering About The Width Of The Older Rims Notice how nobody produced a concrete answer to your question yet? All guesses. Here is the correct reply. 8 lug 1 piece 16" innie wheel measures 7" accross edge to edge, 6" inside bead to bead. http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/50651/...

1964 262 6 wrote:my 64 262 6 is a black block with a silver valve cover that i believe t.o be original.i would be curious if this is right.

Yes, the '64 262 engine had a black block with a silver valve cover and the new for '64 330, 361 and 391's were painted this way also.

Welcome! To be honest, I think you be better off finding another Jeep Cherokee but with low miles. The F 250 is not a high speed freeway type vehicle that your used to, won't have power steering, power disc brakes and high speed rear axle ratio and would be expensive to add this. It probably doesnt ...

Excellent representation of a '62 F 100. This is the type of work that will get noticed by the public and be appreciated by all auto enthusiats. The quality of work and attention to detail that will help catapult '61-'66 F 100's into the league of T birds and Mustangs ( which receive concourse type ...

I do not mind the split wheels except when its time to have new tires installed. Know one wants to work on them. True, these rims are more expensive to deal with and need to be taken only to a truck tire dealer, but these rims give the truck a cool old school look that is rarely seen today.

F 100's did come with 2 piece rims, just like F 250's, the clue is the gray ring. Here is a F 100 studio photo when new. This one appears to have the white red hubcaps, which a nice contrast agianst black rims. http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/48307/2563626130099297328S600x600Q85.jpg

never saw any 66 outie caps for f250s they dont exist ? Correct, they do not exist. If you must run outie style wheels, why use the 67 thru 77ish design? This design really doesn't come close to matching the original design. Why not use the '75 econo and some 77 and 78 F 250's? ebay # 150601902661 ...

Very clean, looks like a heavy duty 1/2 ton. My trained eye says it has 2 piece 15" innie rims, mid 50's caps and 7.00-15 tires.

This is a Bell Telephone F 250 I checked out in the early 80's when being auctioned off.

Welcome! Shortbed flaresides( stepsides) are always a great choice and have a timeless nostalgic mass appeal. The original green paint looks special order, a previous Bell Telephone truck my guess. Door vin tag code on color? It may be blank if special order color.

A rare glimpse of a '64 Camper Special. Note: no "250" in hood emblem. http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/46024/2517610260099297328S500x500Q85.jpg

sgettin wrote: i'm thinking tall and skinny

I would be thinking the factory optional 19.5". Check out an old auction ebay 110730278766.

Here is some info on the '64 Camper Special Package. The '64 version is a rare bird because it was introduced very late into the '64 model run. Camper Specials are much more common for '65 and '66.

http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/47817/2139403290099297328S500x500Q85.jpg Welcome! The way it probably looked when it left the factory, without the shell of course. Any specific questions?

The lesson from this: never take commercial truck wheels to discount car tire dealers.

Nice find! The perfect trans for a 61 thru 64 F 350 with a 5.13 or 4.88 rear end. 5.13X.8=4.10 in overdrive, 4.88X.8=3.90 in overdrive It was the optional trans in 500-700's. series medium duty trucks. Should be a direct bolt in with a few mods (drive shaft shortened, parking brake drum removal etc....

Very clean truck, definately a goverment agency or utility, the public rarely would order this type of truck. Large front fenders were used on 2WD's when optional maximum rim size was ordered as in photo.I bet your truck has a 4.56 ratio not a 4.10 and came with 19.5" rims, not the 16" rim...

Gritsngumbo and Bill W are correct. 64 thru 66 F 100-F250 2WD Custom Cabs had argent silver gravel shields from the factory, while 61 thru 63 Custom Cabs ( as well as 61 thru 66 standard cab pickups ) had body colored gravel shields from the factory. Trucks that don't follow these rules are repainted.