Cummins Turbo Diesel-Powered 1966 Ford F-250
$94,500
Year
1966Make
FordModel
F-250Odometer
10 (TMU)Engine
.9L 12-valve Cummins Turbo DieselFuel Type
dieselTransmission
manualDrivetrain
4×4VIN / Chassis #
F25YK781223Seller
MAXmotiveLocation
Cheswick, PASeller Stock #
U1910Title Status
cleanThis 1966 Ford F-250 4×4 combines classic Ford styling with an extensively upgraded 12-valve Cummins drivetrain and a thoughtfully assembled heavy-duty chassis. Built on a 1972 Ford Highboy frame, the truck retains the unmistakable stance and character of a vintage Ford 4×4 while incorporating substantial upgrades throughout the engine, drivetrain, braking, steering, cooling, and electrical systems.
Under the hood is a 1993 5.9L 12-valve Cummins turbo diesel. Documentation accompanying the truck details a comprehensive engine refresh and numerous performance and reliability upgrades, including KDP correction, a built Bosch VE injection pump by Goffs Diesel, 5×14 injectors, Hamilton 60 lb valve springs and heavy-duty pushrods, PDD hardened head bolts, chromoly retainers, new valves and seals, and a PDD billet tappet cover. The cylinder head was professionally cleaned, resurfaced, and received a valve job during the build.
The Cummins is equipped with an HE351 turbocharger featuring a billet compressor wheel and adjustable wastegate, along with a PDD 3-piece exhaust manifold, Pusher intake, THD high-pressure lift pump, and a full 4-inch MBRP exhaust. A water-to-air intercooler operates on its own dedicated cooling circuit utilizing an electric circulation pump and a heat exchanger mounted beneath the bed. Engine cooling is handled by a Champion 3-core aluminum radiator with dual electric fans.
Backing the Cummins is a South Bend single-disc clutch and new flywheel feeding a fully rebuilt Getrag G360 5-speed manual transmission. The G360 received new synchronizers and a new input shaft during the build. From there, power is routed through a fully rebuilt divorced NP205 transfer case equipped with heavy-duty 1410-series yokes. Custom front, rear, and intermediate driveshafts were built by Slyco Drivelines.
The 1972 Highboy chassis is equipped with a rebuilt 1976 Dana 44 open-knuckle front axle with Warn locking hubs and a rebuilt GM 10.5-inch 14-bolt full-floating rear axle with 4.10 gearing. Four-wheel disc brakes, a Battle Born Super Duty hydroboost system, all-new brake lines, a Blue Top steering box, and custom 1-ton-style steering linkage further enhance the chassis. The truck rides on 35×11.50R16LT Nitto Recon Grappler A/T tires mounted on freshly powder-coated factory Ford 16-inch steel wheels.
The body is finished in a period-correct two-tone base/clear paint scheme, with the firewall, engine compartment, and interior finished to match. The bed features a color-matched spray-in liner and a toolbox incorporating a 45-gallon diesel fuel tank, with the AGM battery also relocated to the toolbox. Body work performed during the build included localized floor repairs, a repaired section of the inner bed wall, and installation of a new core support. A few pinholes remain present in the bed floor.
Inside, a Dakota Digital dash is complemented by boost and EGT gauges, a RetroSound radio, and a custom black upholstered bench seat with houndstooth inserts. Additional updates include new carpet, headliner, sill plates, weatherstripping, windshield, heater hoses and fan, along with Kilmat sound-deadening material installed in the floors and doors. The Dakota Digital odometer currently displays 6 miles; actual chassis and vehicle mileage is unknown.
Accompanied by an extensive collection of receipts and build documentation, this F-250 brings together the timeless appearance of a 1960s Ford pickup with a carefully developed 12-valve Cummins powertrain, rebuilt heavy-duty driveline, upgraded chassis, and period-inspired presentation.
- 1993 5.9L 12-valve Cummins turbo diesel
- Documented Cummins engine refresh and performance upgrades
- Built Bosch VE injection pump by Goffs Diesel
- 5×14 injectors
- Hamilton 60 lb valve springs and heavy-duty pushrods
- PDD hardened head bolts, chromoly retainers, and billet tappet cover
- HE351 turbocharger with billet compressor wheel and adjustable wastegate
- PDD 3-piece exhaust manifold
- Pusher intake and THD high-pressure lift pump
- Water-to-air intercooler with dedicated cooling system
- Champion 3-core aluminum radiator with dual electric fans
- Full 4-inch MBRP exhaust
- South Bend single-disc clutch with new flywheel
- Fully rebuilt Getrag G360 5-speed manual transmission
- Fully rebuilt divorced NP205 transfer case
- Custom Slyco front, rear, and intermediate driveshafts
- 1972 Ford Highboy chassis
- Rebuilt 1976 Dana 44 open-knuckle front axle with Warn locking hubs
- Rebuilt GM 10.5-inch 14-bolt full-floating rear axle
- 4.10 gearing
- Four-wheel disc brakes with Battle Born Super Duty hydroboost
- Blue Top steering box with custom 1-ton steering linkage
- Nitto Recon Grappler A/T 35×11.50R16LT tires
- Powder-coated factory Ford 16-inch steel wheels
- Period-correct two-tone base/clear paint
- Color-matched spray-in bedliner
- Bed-mounted toolbox with integrated 45-gallon diesel fuel tank
- Dakota Digital dash with boost and EGT gauges
- Dakota Digital odometer currently displays 6 miles
- RetroSound radio
- Custom black upholstered bench seat with houndstooth inserts
- New carpet, headliner, sill plates, weatherstripping, and windshield
- Kilmat sound deadening in floors and doors
- Extensive build documentation and receipts
- Clean Pennsylvania title
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