1970 Ford F-100

Again in 1970 Ford’s claim of “Work like a Truck, Rides like a Car” is due to the Twin-I-Beam front suspension while coil springs cushion the ride.   Beside the popular suspension, standard features of the Ford Trucks were 3-speed manual transmission, color-keyed interior, courtesy door light switches, Hi-Dri all-weather ventilation, deluxe fresh air heater , ashtray, glove compartment, deluxe instrument cluster bezel, seat belts, and more.

The Ford light-duty trucks had new features in 1970 including a new grille with a grid-pattern divided at the center by a vertical bar.  Styleside and Flareside versions were offered in either 6.5 ft or 8 ft. cargo box lengths.

1970 Ford Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
F100 - 1/2 Ton - 115 in. wheelbase
81	-	Chassis & Cab	$2,384	3,160 lbs	Note 1
83	-	Flareside 6.5 ft	$2,510	3,475 lbs	Note 1
83	-	Styleside 6.5 ft	$2,550	3,540 lbs	Note 1
F100 - 1/2 Ton - 131 in. wheelbase
83	-	Flareside 8 ft	$2,610	3,690 lbs	Note 1
83	-	Styleside 8 ft	$2,650	3,705 lbs	Note 1
F250 - 3/4 Ton - 131 in. wheelbase
80	-	Platform	$2,775	3,705 lbs	Note 2
81	-	Chassis & Cab	$2,615	3,370 lbs	Note 2
83	-	Flareside	$2,740	3,790 lbs	Note 2
83	-	Styleside	$2,780	3,805 lbs	Note 2
86	-	Stake	$2,830	3,885 lbs	Note 2
F250 Crew Cab - 3/4 Ton - 149 in. wheelbase
81	-	Chassis & Cab	-	-	Note 2
83	-	Pickup	-	-	Note 2
F350 - 1 Ton - 135 in./159 in. wheelbase
80	-	Platform 9 ft	-	4,310 lbs	Note 3
80	-	Platform 12 ft	-	4,600 lbs	Note 3
81	-	Chassis & Cab	$2,720	3,725 lbs	Note 3
83	-	Flareside	$3,505	4,290 lbs	Note 3
86		Stake 9 ft	$2,830	3,885 lbs	Note 3
86	-	Stake 12 ft	-	4,945 lbs	Note 3
F350 Crew Cab - 1 Ton - 164.5 in. wheelbase
81	-	Chassis & Cab	$2,770	3,835 lbs	Note 3
83	-	Pickup	-	-	Note 3

Note:

1. F100 = Chassis & Cab - 2,688 ; Flareside - 13,551;
2. F250 = Chassis & Windshield - 131; Chassis & Cab - 6,366; Platform & Rack - 650; Platform - 130; Flareside - 4,683; Styleside - 121,265
3. F350 = Chassis & Windshield - 152; Chassis & Cowl - 149; Chassis & Cab - 27,511; Platform & Rack - 5,341; Platform - 609; Flareside - 1,570;

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	GVW 4x2	GVW 4x4	Tires
F100	115 in / 131 in	4,200 - 5,000 lbs	4,600 - 5,600 lbs	G78 x 15
F250	131 in	6,100 - 7,500 lbs	6,300 - 7,700 lbs	8.00 x 16.5
F250 Crew Cab	149 in	-	-	-
F350	135 in / 159 in	-	6,600 - 10,000 lbs	8.00 x 16.5
F350 Crew Cab	164.5 in	-	-	-

 

Vin Number Decoding - 1970 Ford Trucks

Location: stamped on rating plate

First 3 Symbols - Series F10 = F100 - 2 wd F11= F100 - 4wd F25 = F250 - 2 wd F26 = F250 - 4 wd F35 = F350 Fourth Symbol - Engine A = 240 cid 6 cylinder H = 390 cid V8 B = 300 cid 6 cylinder Y = 360 cid V8 G = 302 cid 6 cylinder   Fifth Symbol - Assembly Plant C = Ontario, Canada N = Norfolk, VA. D = Dallas, TX. P = Twin Cities, MN. E = Mahwah, NJ. R = San Jose, CA. H = Lorain, OH. S = Allen Park, MI. K = Kansas City, KS. U = Louisville, KY. L = Michigan Truck V = Louisville, KY (Truck) Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence

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