1968 F100 2 wheel drive Ranger

[460 crew]

Rsjohnsn did you ask the owner about taking the cluster out of the big truck behind the ranger?

[rsjohnsn]

I wanted the whole truck but he has it promised it to somebody else. If that deal falls thru then I am next on the list.

Scott

[68swb]

Back on t he topic of the 6.0, i am also a heavy line tech for ford and i would not own a 6.0 after working on them all day. but on the other hand i do love them b/c they bring in a lot of hours working on them which is good since things have been slow in the shop. while everyone is sitting around i am working on the 6.0s that get pulled in the shop. no pun intended. but i agree that they have more power than the 7.3 and will haul a$$. that is my and congrat. on the your new 68. do you have any plans for it yet?

[Chasbod]

$2K for an all original classic in decent shape...you done GOOD!! I would have been all over that like stink on a skunk. You southeasterners seem to have all the trucks!

[rsjohnsn]

Oh boy, do I have plans for it. I plan on making a little hot rod out of it. I want to lower it with the widest possible tire and wheel in the rear without tubbing it. I am going to build the motor to at least a 390 but more than likely bigger with an auto. Disc brakes all the way around and oh yeah, AC. Paint and body work is still up in the air.

Scott

[F-100Ranger]

Nice truck, nice price. Take good care of her!

[rsjohnsn]

Well she is finally in my driveway, the fun begins! I drove her home and the only things she really needs is the carb rebuilt, exhaust gaskets, brakes, tune-up and tie-rods. Everything else works great even EVERY light. She sets level and drives straight and runs good. I think I made a wise decision!!

Scott

[dcbullet]

When I got my truck it had the same horn button as yours!

Looks like you have the sport rear bumper. There's a find right there with the brackets. $150 saved off the bat.

[ToughOldFord]

No one knows how hard it is for me to bite my tongue when someone talks about lowering a truck!

To each his own I guess.

[mrung0wa]

No one knows how hard it is for me to bite my tongue when someone talks about lowering a truck!

To each his own I guess.

My Brother, surely he must mean that he's going to offer it at a "Lower" amount then what he purchased it for. I know that it sounds wierd but he can do whatever he wants to do with the truck (Of course with the exception of turning it into a low rider.) that would be a trajic waste of an awesome pickup...


Lawrence

[rsjohnsn]

Take it easy on me guys, I'm not going to lay frame. I just want to lessen the gap between the tires and fenders. When I had my '67 back in '86 I had it setting on a '64 front axle (straight) and it was lowered. I got so many compliments about that truck! I plan on doing it with the dropped I-beams so it can easily go back to stock if it needs to. Oh and no it won't be offered for less than I paid

Scott

[FORDification]

I like 'em either way....I get cool ideas for my own projects from both sides. I'd say I'm 49% purist and 51% hotrodder. A mild lowering IMO really makes these trucks look sharp...though I prefer a little bit of rake.