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Topic: '65 truck ?????'s
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tomstir
Gearhead Posts: 104
From: San Jose CA USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 03-06-2001 08:28 AM
   
Hello gang-
I am planning on looking at a '65 truck this weekend and need some help. The information I have received from the grandaughter is shaky at best. She says it is a 3/4 ton and has 8-lug wheels on it. Is that stock? She also says that her father put a 289 with a C4 in it 12 years ago with a column shift. It originally came with 4-speed granny low and the clutch pedal/linkage is still in the car. I have not seen the truck yet and was wondering if you all could help. Are there any trouble spots to look for IE: rust, expensive irreplaceable parts, factory problem spots etc. I have only seen very few 60's trucks and never any up close. What would/should the original drive train consist of? Are there any aftermarket manufacturers for these trucks? I don't know anything about this truck and would like some information so I know what or what not to look for.
Thanks for your help----Tomstir------------------
65 fastback
non stock
no quarter
looking for piece
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Mustang Man
Gearhead Posts: 309
From: Howe In USA
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 03-06-2001 12:33 PM
Rusty areas to look for are bed floor, cab mounts, floor pans, door hinge pillar posts where they meet the floor and the front fender wheel lips.Also on the front fenders, the area at the very front where it meets the grille. The sheet metal and trim parts are out there but kinda hard to find. The aftermarket companies hit the next newer body style pretty hard but kinda left your style out. If it is in good condition go ahead and buy it...They are quite cool looking IMO!!! hope this helps ya!
Later, Doug
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-06-2001 02:27 PM
Tom, check out Didgey Trucker's {Tracy Reynolds} excellent, excellent, excellent, {did I say excellent?  } web site?http://members.nbci.com/f100fever/index.html He has tons of info! There a nice '65 F-100 in this month's 'Mustang and Fords' magazine. ------------------
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2045
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 03-07-2001 04:36 AM
Should have come originally with a y-block 292 v8. 3/4 tons did come stock with the 8 lug. Also check under carpet or mat in cab for rust. Check behind the seat also(cab corners). There is a pretty good aftermarket for this body style, but a little pricier than the newer body styles. LMC will send ya a free catalog if you request it. Can't remember their website off hand though. I'd say if it's not rusted out and is still pretty solid and safe, then go for it.
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68F100
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From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 03-07-2001 04:38 AM
A 65 can be converted to power front disc brakes pretty easily and inexpensively also.
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tomstir
Gearhead Posts: 104
From: San Jose CA USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 03-07-2001 07:24 AM
Thanks all for replying. Keep it coming!! I will take this much needed info with me. We are going to look at it Saturday at 3pm if it is not raining. It kinda seems like the owner just wants it out of the yard--maybe that will work in my favor $$$$$!!
Steve--I saw that article in M&F, perfect timing!! And that web site you recomended--EXCELLENT!!!!!!
Thanks again Tomstir
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65 fastback
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 970
From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 03-07-2001 11:23 PM
Tomstir, The '61-'66 F-100's are the second most popular group of F-100's behind the '53-'56's. Many aftermarket companies are offering re-pro parts for this series. The half-tons (F-100's) are the most popular for customizing. Many half-ton and 3/4 ton trucks are being restored. I'm not sure (I've never looked at an F-250) but I think you can swap half-ton axles to a 3/4 ton. If so you can use disc brake spindles and axles from a 1979 or older F-100/150 and the rear end from any 1972 or older F-100.
Check out this Website, too:
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/fordpickups61to66fseries
Lots of info there.
By the way, I just bought my second '66 F-100. I've traded the first for an '88 Mustang LX.Tracy
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2045
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 03-08-2001 02:41 AM
The 3/4 ton stuff can be swapped out for 1/2 ton also. I think some of the later 70's trucks had different mounting widths for the rear axles though(compared to the 60's).
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tomstir
Gearhead Posts: 104
From: San Jose CA USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 03-09-2001 09:38 AM
OK- the plan is to check out the truck on Saturday at 3pm. The owner will be there to answer questions. The guy who originally told me about the truck says that it has 3 gas tanks and that is the way it came from the factory. Does that sound right? Any help will be great. Thanks--Tomstir------------------
65 fastback
non stock
no quarter
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 970
From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 03-09-2001 11:50 PM
Tomstir, the stock tank is in the cab behind the seats. I've seen one with a second tank with a switch mounted on the floor beside the driver's seat. An F-250 might have had auxillary tanks as a camper special option. Just look at how professional or home-made the installation looks.The 1973 and up Ford trucks have the wider spring spacing. Every rear end from 1972 and back will bolt into an F-100 all the way back top 1953! I've seen it done.
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 970
From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 03-09-2001 11:54 PM
ALSO, the 352 V8 was the only V8 available in the F-100's starting in 1965. I'm sure that went for ALL F-series trucks.One problem spot to look out for is the radiator core support - the panel that mounts the inner fenders, the grille and the radiator. They are prone to rusting pretty bad and good examples usually sell for $350+ Tracy
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2045
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 03-10-2001 02:57 AM
DT- was the y-block out of production by 65? I don't know a whole bunch about the F-100s before 67.
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 970
From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 03-11-2001 11:13 AM
I'm pretty sure the 272/292/312 was not used after 1964. The only V8 listed for F-100's in 1965 is the 352.Check this page (and the others): http://members.nbci.com/f100fever/specs6166.html I'm still looking for the 67-72 info, by the way. Tracy [This message has been edited by DidgeyTrucker (edited 03-11-2001).]
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tomstir
Gearhead Posts: 104
From: San Jose CA USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 03-14-2001 08:38 AM
Well my friend didn't show up until 6pm and it was getting dark. We went anyway and it was really dark when we got to the house, which was probably for the best. The hood isn't bolted down properly and has been sitting "half mast" for 14 years. That wouldn't be that bad if they had covered up the carb opening or perhaps put the valve covers back on. There was 14 years of crud covering the rockers and filling up the intake. The back of the truck was full of who knows what and the interior was the same. There was a hole in the floor where you could see the back of the tranny and the ground--no drive shaft. The passengers rear wheelwell has a cut and the metal is pulled out. We couldn't see the drivers side of the truck since it was parked up against a huge bush--which explains all the leaves and small branches on the engine. I don't believe the owner wants more than a couple of hundred for it but it is too much for me to take on--I need to get my mustang on the road and I just started playing with my new falcon purchase. I'll be asking ?'s about that in the appropriate forum.Thanks again to all who helped
Tom Stir ------------------
65 fastback
non stock
no quarter
looking for piece
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-14-2001 09:20 AM
Bummer, it's a parts truck now.  ------------------
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 970
From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 03-14-2001 08:44 PM
That sounds like a truck that's been on "firewood duty" here in Tennessee. There should be some prime '61-'66 F-100's in California. Unless you want to restore a heavy truck like an F-250, stick with the F-100's.Tracy
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MLariviere
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From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-14-2001 09:12 PM
If you can pull it for cheap,say under $50,you could make something parting it!
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2045
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 03-15-2001 02:59 AM
One of those that I would just walk away from. Those old trucks are still out there. No need getting one that is in that bad of shape.
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