5.9L Cummins-Powered 1966 Ford N600 Car Hauler

Description

The 1966 Ford N600 was part of Ford’s medium-duty N-Series lineup, designed to bridge the gap between light-duty pickups and heavy-duty commercial trucks. Sharing cab styling with the F-Series but mounted higher and further forward, the N600 featured unique “bat-wing” engine access doors and a raised roof for improved headroom. These trucks were commonly used for utility, agricultural, and hauling applications, and their compact design made them ideal for urban environments with length restrictions. 

This particular 1966 Ford N600 underwent a comprehensive frame-off refurbishment by the current seller's friend as a personal project during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s been transformed into a capable car hauler with a powerful 12-valve Cummins diesel engine, Allison automatic transmission, and a stout Ford 550 rear end. With an estimated 52,300 miles on the engine, new winch, and numerous upgrades, this N600 is ready for work, show, or both! 

Highlights 

• Frame-off car hauler refurbishment completed within the last five years 

• 5.9L Cummins 12-valve (6BT) diesel engine paired 

• Allison AT545 four-speed automatic transmission 

• Finished in red with a black interior 

• Ford F-450 rear end 

• Champion F-450 bus radiator 

• The chassis number (N60CU906498) decodes as: 

  • N – N-Series truck 

  • 60 – 600 series 

  • C – Louisville, Kentucky assembly plant 

  • U – 300 cubic inch, six-cylinder gasoline engine 

  • 906498 – Production sequence 

Features 

• Fuel tank blasted and resealed with new sending unit 

• New transmission pan, filter, and fluids 

• Unique bat-wing engine access doors 

• X-BULL 13,000 lbs 12V winch 

• One piece custom driveshaft 

• Twin chrome exhaust stacks 

• Aftermarket Dolphin gauges 

• New battery and alternator 

• F-450 radiator and hoses 

• New floor covering 

 Known Imperfections 

• Vintage Air air conditioning system (not currently hooked up) 

• Minor cosmetic wear consistent with use 

• Speedometer gauge requires hookup 

 Included 

• Extra Ford F-450 front clip 

• Original gauges 

• Keys 

Ownership History 

The consignor states, “A friend of our's built this N600 from the frame up as a personal project during COVID. It’s a strong hauler with a reliable Cummins diesel, upgraded transmission, and new winch.” The seller states the car hauler conversion utilized the powertrain and drivetrain pulled from a local church’s 1995 Champion bus, which was based on the Ford F/E-450 platform. This Ford N600 is offered with a clean Nevada title in the seller's name.