My grandfather bought this truck new in '67 and used it as his one of his daily driver trucks until he died about 17 yrs ago. I finally got ahold of the truck, not exactly sure what I'm going to do with it yet but I'm pretty excited to finally be able to drive it!! As far as I know the truck is pretty much original with a 352 but the manual tranny was swapped for a '71 automatic along with power brakes. I assume this is the factory color, I tried decoding the vin tag but the color isn't listed. Thanks
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1971 F100 SWB 302 2WD (Work In Progress)
2010 F250 4X4 6.4 Power Stroke / lariat Black
2020 F150 4X4 3.5 Eco Boost / icon Silver
Very nice truck! I'd enjoy it as is while you get to know her.
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
Thanks for the comments guys. I spent most of the day getting the truck cleaned up and polishing up the chrome, pulled the carb and had it rebuilt but I need to get it tuned up. Anyone have a link with some details on how to tune this 2bbl carb?
I think for the most part this truck is going to stay just how it is right now, I'll fix the ac and maybe add some cragar or torque thrust wheels.
Is it boxwood green? It looks a little light but it could be age. It looks nice. I see those 90's wheels on a lot of old fords. I actually think they look good. I know they are a little pricey but I would throw on a set of original style torque thrusts that have the grey center. That would look cool but hey, it was was your grandfathers and it is still around. That is a whole different kind of cool. Maintain that thing and cruise it with pride no matter how it looks. My grandfather drove a Pinto but I'd roll it if it was still around.
Very nice truck. That paint looks like it might polish up and be nice and shiny with a little elbow grease. It has an interesting blend of later parts, like the steering wheel and the hood spears.
Thanks for all the replies guys!! I'm not sure what the color is called but I do know my grandfather repainted it about 25 years ago. Yes, the column was swapped with a '74 column I think. Does that change what year wheel will fit, I really hate the wheel and the center horn button is falling out. I really would like to swap it with a nice green wheel with a chrome horn ring.
I've almost got the truck ready to start driving again it needs new exhaust as the manifolds are cracked, and some tires. Still need to decide on some wheels and save a few more $$ to get everything together. I think it will be ready to go in the next month or so