1964 was first year for Camper Special package

factorystock · Post by **factorystock** » August 24, 2009, 10:05 pm

Picture is not very clear, but this is one rare bird, the 64 version of the Camper Special.These packages came out very late in the 64 model year and very few were made.Plastic inserts in emblem do not say 250. Unfortunately these plastic inserts weather bad over time and you may not know you are looking at one.

DCarr · Post by **DCarr** » August 24, 2009, 10:17 pm

Nice research FS. Anyone own one?

1961 slickwilly · Post by **1961 slickwilly** » August 25, 2009, 12:18 am

there use to be a 66 camper special with the camper still on it about a mile from my house been there for years the guuy bought it new in late 65 and said he kept it on the road till 73 and parked it and now its been gone for about a week now

onemisledyuth · Post by **onemisledyuth** » August 25, 2009, 12:55 am

I actually have one, a 1965 F100 Longbed. Had the same terrible mirrors before too! Came with a 351 I think. (now a punched out 390

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douglloyd · Post by **douglloyd** » August 25, 2009, 8:43 am

Now, now...I like those mirrors. I've got them on my '66 F350 and they rock for towing and backing up with a 7x10 flatbed. The third arm brace makes 'em stay put as well - they don't swing like Jr. West Coast style when you slam the doors.

I think the camper special also includes the little toolbox under the bed on a styleside, correct? Darn handy little cubbyhole for tools & it locks.

Unlike the rest of my trucks <g>

Doug

BackyardRest · Post by **BackyardRest** » August 25, 2009, 8:16 pm

there were actually 2 different camper packages

the Custom Camper pkg and the Deluxe Camper pkg

The Deluxe Camper package included the Custom Camper Package

They would have had the camper special ornament along with the 70 amp battery, dual western mirrors, extended tailpipe, oil and ammeter gauges along with camper wiring as std equip.

Plus the other features of the camper packages.

Mine came with a 4:10, dual batteries, Power Steering & Power brakes along with the Deluxe Camper Package.

Extra cooling and deluxe heater were also part of package

BackyardRest · Post by **BackyardRest** » August 25, 2009, 8:20 pm

DCarr wrote:Nice research FS. Anyone own one?

I have a 65 version....

So how do you like the Prescott area?

Have a bunch of friends in area.

BackyardRest · Post by **BackyardRest** » August 25, 2009, 8:22 pm

BackyardRest · Post by **BackyardRest** » August 25, 2009, 8:22 pm

DCarr · Post by **DCarr** » August 25, 2009, 10:32 pm

BYR- My house closes 9/23, job starts 9/08 & I really enjoy the area. I was wondering if
anyone owned a 64 camper special. Mine is close-a 64 with opt. suspension & a
chrome package-moldings,grill,w/s,sill plates,dash & the adjustable pole mirrors-but it's marked F100.
Were the CS all F250s? Thanks for the info.
Hope to meet up with the Prescott area folk soon.

65 66 Ford · Post by **65 66 Ford** » August 25, 2009, 11:18 pm

DCarr wrote:BYR- My house closes 9/23, job starts 9/08 & I really enjoy the area. I was wondering if
anyone owned a 64 camper special. Mine is close-a 64 with opt. suspension & a
chrome package-moldings,grill,w/s,sill plates,dash & the adjustable pole mirrors-but it's marked F100.
Were the CS all F250s? Thanks for the info.
Hope to meet up with the Prescott area folk soon.

No, they were F100 and F250. See the above article advertising. Most were the F250 so they could have the cab over camper.

factorystock · Post by **factorystock** » August 26, 2009, 6:58 pm

Camper Specials were only on 250 series in 64 according to this literature. In 1965, the 100 series were added, but for lighter units only.

DukeRoche · Post by **DukeRoche** » August 26, 2009, 10:11 pm

Not sure, but I know my 64 is a 1/2 ton truck with a 3/4 rear axle on it. It also has those types of mirrors. Didn't buy it off the original owner so I don't know why its like that

DCarr · Post by **DCarr** » August 26, 2009, 10:43 pm

Thanks,Factory-that's just the info I needed- I believe mine is the heavy duty option.

factorystock · Post by **factorystock** » August 27, 2009, 6:30 pm

Post by **Greg D** » August 27, 2009, 6:44 pm

Guess I am glad mine doesn't have factory A/C.

MeanMan66 · Post by **MeanMan66** » August 27, 2009, 7:47 pm

Ahhhh, what? you don't like the condenser unit up on the roof?

Michelle · Post by **Michelle** » August 27, 2009, 11:07 pm

MeanMan66 wrote:Ahhhh, what? you don't like the condenser unit up on the roof?

Most of the ones I have seen always leaked. The evaporator had a drain but for some reason they nearly all leaked to a certain degree, especially on humid days. Just last year I was faced with the question of what type of A/C to install in my 950. Since I had a dog house an under dash unit was out of the question. I didn't like the roof mounts because of the above reason and the fact that the hoses ran down the back of the cab and were unsightly. I ended up installing a Red Dot unit that sits between the seats. It is a unit that is made especially for big trucks that create much more cab heat than a pick up would. It has a large evaporator and a larger than normal condenser. This summer I made a trip from Central Texas to Huntsville Alabama with temps in the mid nineties and never ran the blower on anything but low speed.

The A/C unit before I reinstalled the passenger seat.

modeleh · Post by **modeleh** » August 27, 2009, 11:39 pm

This isn't a CS but it is to me. I used a '65 CS as a parts truck for this one, and plan to make a truck box trailer using the CS box as it has the side toolbox. I will paint it two tone to match the 4x4. The camper is a '67 Galaxie Eldorado with turquoise interior that kind of matches the truck.

DCarr · Post by **DCarr** » August 28, 2009, 10:14 am

Sweet,Modelah.
Factory-Nice option brochure,know where there's any more. You've got a nice collection.