I Got It!!! Pics Below; New Member Needs His Bump Towed Home

[AlleyCat]

Hey Andy Man that's a good lookin truck you got there.

[Ranchero50]

Time capsule from 1983? Looks good but it seems to be missing the camper...

Jamie

[Ranger72]

I love that hood ornament. It reminds me of the 80s in SoCal.

That body is in great shape.

How is the rust situation?

[sargentrs]

Mama! I'm home! Congrats!

[cdeal28078]

Looks like a very good starting point on it. Good find.
I have never been able to rent a trailer or even a tow dolly from U-haul here in NC. My truck is not able to haul even a tow dolly according to them. I have a 460 with disc brakes and a bolt on type IV or whatever hitch I bought from them and my little F100 won't tow their little dolly. The SHAME! I even tried my dad's 93 F150 and they wouldn't allow me a dolly using it either. They wanted me to rent their truck to pull their trailer. No thanks.
Good luck on getting it home. I think you'll find somebody close to help if you have not already
clint

[mrsnicks]

Please take that duck off the hood as soon as you are physically next to it.

Patrick

[jzjames]

NO WAY! LEAVE THE DUCK!
Your truck looks great, I like everything about it. What up with the engine?

[novaboy009]

I towed a parts bump @ about 4,000 lbs on the tow dolly with my 71 F-100 302/3 speed manual. A little adventuresome, but it pulled just fine!

[Whateverman]

nice truck ! the duck and the bumper titties certainly add a little old-man vibe to it,but they also mean that the truck likely hasn't been kicked on too hard ( keep the duck- its just plain funny)

[1970FordTK]

At least keep the CB stuff, nice truck.

[Joshpow]

Looks good but I think it hit a bird. Its plastered to the front of the hood!! Mine had one too when I got it. It had to go. Great looking truck. Itll make a nice ride. And its my favorite year. Love the68's and 69s.

[Andy Man]

Thanks to you all for looking and, here are some answers to your posts...
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I love that hood ornament. It reminds me of the 80s in SoCal

That body is in great shape.

How is the rust situation?

Yeah, the body and frame seem to be solid. There is one tricky spot to repair, top left rear corner, where a camper kissed the Bump and left a crumpy crunch right on the curve. The only rust I've found so far is 2 tiny surface spots where the paint is less than thin. Overall, the paint is pretty dull.
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Please take that duck off the hood as soon as you are physically next to it.

Patrick

Absolutely as soon as I can get Lady Ga Ga to stand in its' place and lead the way...
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NO WAY! LEAVE THE DUCK!
Your truck looks great, I like everything about it. What up with the engine?

I still have not turned the key. Bought a new battery. but I left it on the porch. The plan is to check out the mechanicals after the holiday... we'll see what we have to work with....
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nice truck ! the duck and the bumper titties certainly add a little old-man vibe to it,but they also mean that the truck likely hasn't been kicked on too hard ( keep the duck- its just plain funny)

You know, I kinda thought the same thing. But there is something nagging at the back of my mind. This truck has a fifth wheel in the bed and and, supposedly, never saw snow, which I believe, and, was parked in the barn after it's owner got an F350 to better haul his camper. So....why was it really parked? We'll find out next week. Still haven't heard from Lady Ga Ga...
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At least keep the CB stuff, nice truck.

That CB rig is a real bonus. Even before I came across this Bump, I was on the lookout for an old school CB. I just smell something in the air, that we just might need them again so we can talk to each other. That feeling is what attracted me to this Bump. 1969 and before should be resistant to an EMP surprise.
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Here is my holiday wish for you all..Live Hard, Live Long, Die Free...Happy 4th everybody; here in the USA, It is Independence Day, so celebrate it! God bless us all...