1970 Ford F100 Pickups, "Works like a Truck, Rides like a Car."
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:
F100 = Chassis & Cab - 2,688 ; Flareside - 13,551;
F250 = Chassis & Windshield - 131; Chassis & Cab - 6,366; Platform & Rack - 650; Platform - 130; Flareside - 4,683; Styleside - 121,265
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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