1966 Ford F-100 4×4
The fourth generation of the Ford F-Series is a line of pickup trucks and commercial trucks that were produced by Ford from the 1961 to 1966 model years. Lower and wider than the previous generation, the fourth-generation F-Series marked several design changes to the F-Series, distinguished by bed sides matching the hood line and window sill in height. The model line returned to two headlights, a change that remained in place for over 50 years.
Originally intended as the successor for the Styleside, Ford developed an all-new configuration, developing a body constructed in line with the car-based Ford Ranchero. Dubbed the “integrated pickup”, Ford welded the cab and body together before their placement on the frame (removing the cab-bed gap).
But the 1960s in general was a decade of change so perhaps it’s a fitting sign-of-the-times that so much happened to the F-Series is a fairly short time span.
Building upon the firsts mentioned above, Ford engineers would continue to tweak this basic foundation through riots, political chaos, changing energy markets, and nothing short of a cultural revolution. And in just another decade, this basic foundation would help make the F-Series the best selling truck in America.
This 1966 Ford F-100 is a long-bed 4×4 example and has since undergone a custom build featuring the installation of a rebuilt 352ci V8 and body parts from a 1965 Ford F-250 model. Further modifications include a repaint, updated suspension and brake components, 15″ slotted wheels, and updates to the interior. The truck is finished in blue and white over two-tone upholstery, and additional equipment includes a stock four-speed manual transmission and Dana 21 transfer case.
The interior features blue-painted surfaces accompanied by a reupholstered bench seat with two-tone upholstery and black carpeting, which are accompanied with matching treatments for the headliner and door panels. A lap belts are provided for three occupants. The replacement three-spoke steering wheel frames a 100-mph speedometer with auxiliary gauges flanked by AutoMeter amperage and oil-pressure gauges.
All vehicle trades considered including classics and performance. It all comes together in a fabulous looking truck that has stump-pulling torque yet rides as comfortably as a new car. This is definitely not your average old pickup.
