This 1966 Ford F-250 Custom Camper Special Styleside pickup was purchased approximately 42 years ago by the current owner’s father, and it was refurbished in 2002. Work included rebuilding the 352ci V8, adding PerTronix ignition, a Holley carburetor, and aluminum Edelbrock valve covers, refreshing the cabin, and refinishing the bodywork in Rangoon Red and Wimbledon White. Equipment includes a four-speed manual transmission, a Styleside bed, dual fuel tanks, a farm-style rear bumper, rear mud flaps, and a period-style radio with Sony door speakers. This F-250 is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with the owner’s manual, service records, historical photographs, and a clean Washington title in the owner’s name.
The truck was finished from the factory in two-tone Rangoon Red and Wimbledon White, and it was repainted in those colors during the refurbishment. It features swing-away side mirrors, a Styleside bed, and a farm-style rear bumper.
The 16″ steel wheels wear a black powder coat and Dean Wildcat LT All Terrain tires. Stopping power is provided by drums at each corner, and Yosemite Sam mud flaps are fitted out back. The brake cylinders and liners were replaced in 2014, when the drums were resurfaced, and the rear pinion seal, axle seals, and front shocks were changed at that time as well. The radius arm bushings and front springs were replaced in 2018.
The padded bench seat was reupholstered using custom-fabricated factory-style vinyl, and a period-style radio has been added along with Sony door speakers. The headliner and floor mats have been replaced.
Instrumentation includes a 100-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 87k miles, but it has reportedly rolled over once, and approximately 136k miles have been added under current ownership.
The 352ci V8 was overhauled during the refurbishment approximately 22 years ago, and it was fitted with PerTronix ignition, a Holley carburetor, and finned Edelbrock aluminum valve covers. The truck is equipped with dual 16-gallon fuel tanks. The water pump was replaced in 2015.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The clutch was replaced and the flywheel was resurfaced approximately seven years ago.
Decoding the second line of the warranty tag reveals the following information:
- W.B. 129 – Long wheelbase (129″)
- Color JM – Rangoon Red and Wimbledon White paint
- Model F250 – Two-wheel-drive F-250 truck
- Body E81 – Custom cab, Styleside bed
- Trans A – Four-speed manual transmission
- Axle 24 – 4.10:1 Dana 60 rear axle
An assortment of historical photographs can be viewed in the gallery below.
