1986F150Six Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Advert says F-550. Note that it has the 300 six cylinder. Also say "automatic", but I believe it to be manual transmission. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3457034017908186/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_general&referral_story_type=general&tracking=%7B%22qid%22%3A%22-3818927617166657442%22%2C%22mf_story_key%22%3A%2236368225290789899%22%2C%22commerce_rank_obj%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22target_id%5C%22%3A36368225290789899%2C%5C%22target_type%5C%22%3A6%2C%5C%22primary_position%5C%22%3A12%2C%5C%22ranking_signature%5C%22%3A5106888128384204800%2C%5C%22commerce_channel%5C%22%3A501%2C%5C%22value%5C%22%3A0.00047654668350342%2C%5C%22upsell_type%5C%22%3A129%2C%5C%22candidate_retrieval_source_map%5C%22%3A%7B%5C%226282616485152849%5C%22%3A3001%2C%5C%226257926964242714%5C%22%3A3012%2C%5C%226217172215017266%5C%22%3A801%2C%5C%226290773684374394%5C%22%3A3002%2C%5C%229434080436662523%5C%22%3A3003%2C%5C%226280262268736215%5C%22%3A3501%7D%2C%5C%22grouping_info%5C%22%3Anull%7D%22%2C%22lightning_feed_qid%22%3A%22-3818928716663417157%22%2C%22lightning_feed_ranking_signature%22%3A%224470073250096873472%22%2C%22ftmd_400706%22%3A%22111112l%22%7D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Yes, I think that may be an F350 not a 550. Wikipedia says this about the 1965/66 models: In October 1964, the 1965 F-Series introduced an all-new frame, which would be used on the F-Series through 1979. The body itself remained largely unchanged, but on 1965 and 1966 models the turn signals are above the headlights. Replacing the rudimentary straight-axle in the front was all-new independent "Twin I-Beam" suspension with coil springs on two-wheel-drive trucks.[4] The change in suspension also lengthened wheelbases slightly. 1965 and 1966 F-Series trucks are distinguished with a "TWIN I-BEAM" emblem on the front fender. A 4-door crew cab was also introduced on F-250 and F-350 models. The 240 cu in (3.9 L) and 300 cu in (4.9 L) straight six was introduced. With the introduction of the 208 hp (155 kW; 211 PS) 352 cu in (5.8 L) FE V8, output surpassed 200 hp in the F-Series for the first time. So both the Twin I-Beam and the 300 six were introduced then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted July 13, 2023 Author Share Posted July 13, 2023 Yes, I think that may be an F350 not a 550. Wikipedia says this about the 1965/66 models: In October 1964, the 1965 F-Series introduced an all-new frame, which would be used on the F-Series through 1979. The body itself remained largely unchanged, but on 1965 and 1966 models the turn signals are above the headlights. Replacing the rudimentary straight-axle in the front was all-new independent "Twin I-Beam" suspension with coil springs on two-wheel-drive trucks.[4] The change in suspension also lengthened wheelbases slightly. 1965 and 1966 F-Series trucks are distinguished with a "TWIN I-BEAM" emblem on the front fender. A 4-door crew cab was also introduced on F-250 and F-350 models. The 240 cu in (3.9 L) and 300 cu in (4.9 L) straight six was introduced. With the introduction of the 208 hp (155 kW; 211 PS) 352 cu in (5.8 L) FE V8, output surpassed 200 hp in the F-Series for the first time. So both the Twin I-Beam and the 300 six were introduced then. Hmmm, this might be a good water hauler for Jonathan Donald in AZ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Good looking truck! Edit: when I looked at the post it said that a F550 rear end was put in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-F150-Explorer Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Good looking truck! Edit: when I looked at the post it said that a F550 rear end was put in it. It's got the fat front fenders of the F-500/600, as well as the Fender lights that the Medium Duty F-series got. The Fenders are "Fatter" to allow for the larger tires the F-500/up got. So I would say it's a F-500 by the picture. But not a automatic... Here is another picture of a 1965 F-500 with "Fat" fenders. Then a picture of a 66 F-350 Dually. Notice the fenders are not "Fat". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Good looking truck! Edit: when I looked at the post it said that a F550 rear end was put in it. David - Interesting! I've tagged Jonathan. Dane - I guess that's why it is listed that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford F834 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 David - Interesting! I've tagged Jonathan. Dane - I guess that's why it is listed that way? Thank you David and Gary! This is a great old truck. I was actually looking at an older “Fridge” body style F600 as a water hauler but it said it needed brake work and from what I found online those parts are unobtainium. Definitely fabrication/adaptation territory and I decided that was a headache I could do without. But here I am years later and the truck I DID buy is still waiting for its engine transplant 🫤. Maybe the brake parts would have been easier… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Thank you David and Gary! This is a great old truck. I was actually looking at an older “Fridge” body style F600 as a water hauler but it said it needed brake work and from what I found online those parts are unobtainium. Definitely fabrication/adaptation territory and I decided that was a headache I could do without. But here I am years later and the truck I DID buy is still waiting for its engine transplant 🫤. Maybe the brake parts would have been easier… I like the Jeepers Creepers plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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