Name that truck

[blacksunshine]

Trying to figure out exactly what my Dad's old truck was an year.

What I think I know is, I think I remember it was a '68, F250 w/390, toolbox in the fender, pretty sure it ha Ranger on the side, just found a pic the other day



And or does anyone know if you can find a vehicle history by owner name for something that was sold probably 30+ years ago, then I would have the vin and could figure out the rest

[TexAg14]

History searches usually start with the vin number of the vehicle. You'll probably need to know that to get a very far I would think.

[RLB]

My dad had the exact truck, it was yellow and white, but was only a half ton.

Many memories in that ole truck!!

[PYBUCK]

If yu can make out the license plate number you might be able to find the registration info from the old county records

[blacksunshine]

I know he had a ham radio operators plate and I think it might have been on the truck before he sold it, oddly, I still have three of those plates...hmmmm

[Joey~AP]

That is a 1970.

[systemnt]

definitely a 70.
(edit: Joey beat me to it...but he's right. )

[dangerous dan]

why a 70?

[systemnt]

actually... I recant... that's a 72.
Look at the grille.,..they changed slightly every year on 150's and 250's from 68 to 72...

https://www.google.com/search?q=1972+F150&hl=en&tbo=u&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=rlq-UPpfya7YBduDgagH&ved=0CCwQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=608

https://www.google.com/search?q=1972+F250&hl=en&tbo=u&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=aFu-UI6FMYWW2AWE3IDwAw&ved=0CCwQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=608

[Joey~AP]

I disagree.

Look at the size of the rectangles on the grill insert. Thatsa 70!

[Shiner]

Can't remember back that far 70,71 or 72

[Gummi Bear]

The Ranger badge is usually on the glovebox door as well.

With the big block and full float rear axle, it should be what they labeled a "Camper Special" (also came with a 4 core radiator and big mirrors)

The Ranger package is what is today equivalent to a XLT or Lariat, it's the zooty model. Deluxe options like AC, 8 track player (AM & FM radio), automatic transmission (should be a C6), power steering, and an Autolite 4100 caruburetor. If I remember correctly, it was only the Ranger that had the toolbox in the bed.


As for the search, you'll need to find the VIN if you want to find the truck. There are services out there that will search all the states for a particular VIN. I've seen a few success stories where folks have found their first car, or dads old truck, etc.

Good luck, those are great old trucks.

[Joey~AP]

Back then, there were several options/packages. Some....I aint never heard of.

Ranger
Sport Custom
Camper Special
Explorer Special
Contractor Special
Farm & Ranch Special
Heavy-Duty Special

All, available from 67-72.

I still think that the grill says itsa 70!


My papaw had a 71 F250 Sport Custom.

[Clint]

I'm with you Joey.

I had a 72 Explorer and the grilll was differanr than this one.

[AtTheWall]

Ford had them on their CAMPER SPECIAL TRUCKS

Looks like a 1970 with the 390 CI engine - Camper Specials all had the toolbox in front of the right rear tire. They stopped offering this option due to leaks..water intrusion.

Ford had this option back in 1964 too! Not sure if that was their first year to offer this option? Chevy copied the same deal with some of their trucks as well..but Chevy had tool boxes on both sides of the bed with some having dual boxes, one in front and one behind the left rear tire.

This truck may have had an optional second gas tank too?