Arrrrgh! Why can't I find that kind of a deal on a Crown Vic?! I would swap the motor(Plus the CPU), trans,, rear axle and front suspension all on to my F100. That whole combo is good power and handling all in one.

Thanks. The D.S.O. is Los Angeles. Also looks like my interior is the 4 in the 481 which is 4-Standard cab bench seat - Medium beige crush vinyl and medium beige bar pattern vinyl

Also forgot

Where is the DSO if the DSO number is
DSO: 71

I'll have to check. Just wondering about the 4 before the 81 on the body code. It's written exactly as it shows on the tag: 481

So, I kind of got most of the info decoded, but the DSO and something on the body code. Here's what I have so far: VIN:F10(F100) B(300 cubic inch inline six) R(San Jose, California assembly plant) 763527(October 1965) 1966 F100 2wd Styleside Long Bed 300 L6 150 HP@ 3600 RPM (Most specs claim 170 HP)...

Bringing this back up. With the design the OP made and the concern of it pivoting, why not just add extra length to the top area that attaches with a bolt? Say, enough room for a second bolt? Possible pivoting issue solved.

So, I ordered some stuff I needed right off the bat. Got all my keys and locks, and I ordered an ignition switch, but I guess I accidentally ordered one for Ford Econoline. So, now I'm stuck until I can get another one. Also ordered my passenger side replacement vent window, and got a steering rag j...

Thanks. I definitely will when I can get around to it. Right now busy trying to get the necessary stuff it needs to make it dependable on the road. Also working on my bike at the same time

Oh, and the power plant for the '72 to '74 was a 351 Cleveland... Ford powered...

Ummm, I would drive the wheels off of that Pantera... For those who don't know what that is.. Engine Location Mid Drive Type Rear Wheel Body / Chassis Steel unibody Production Years for Series 1971 - 1974 Price $9,020 Weight 2875 lbs | 1304.078 kg Performance 0-60 mph 5.8 seconds. 1/4 Mile 14 second...

What other transmission options do I have with the original 300 that I'm going to keep running?

Duke, it's a California truck that never left California, and the fact that it has under 50k original miles. For some reason, only one vehicle I ever owned needed major body work, and that was a '62 Mercury Monterey

Thanks Anthony, now I have more bookmarks to add!!

I won't need much as far as body parts go.

Mostly electrical right now.

So, first things first, can anyone recommend good sites to order parts from such as 300 straight six performance parts and all around body parts?

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for this year, because my wiring is a rats nest, and even though everything works, I would love to rewire this thing.

This is my build inspiration: Hale's Speed Shop 1965 F100

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa0R5_2O ... re=related

Thanks! It was the sketchiest drive home when I got it. Drove it 65 miles down through twisty mountain roads at night through a cloud bank on old bias ply tires with no power steering and manual drum brakes with my wife following behind me. I did 55 most of the way(A little over speed limit), and sh...

Hey, my name's Matt and I'm from a little city called Yucaipa in the hills of California. Just bought a 1966 F100 Styleside long bed from a guy in Big Bear for $950 running. Found his add on a chopper forum I'm on and set the deal. Here';s a little info on the truck and a link to the old eBay feeler...