Hi all,
I've been lurking here for a couple of years, and thought I'd officially join and sign up. Here's my 1960 F100. (vin F10J0K51697). It came with a 272 y-block and 3 speed transmission. Couldn’t get the engine to turn over by hand (tried for a year with MM, penetrating oil, motor oil, even diesel), so adjusted my plan.New plan is to use donor truck (1994 F150, 302, junk yard e4od and rear-end out of explorer) and get this thing moving/running. I’ve replaced the floor pans and am now going through the 302 to refresh. At any rate, thanks for all the advice so far and in the future.
Here are some pictures as i found this truck in the wild.

 

Nice start!! Welcome to FTE. Show the progress of your build. We love pics

 

welcome,keep us update

 

The VIN doesn't tell you much once it's decoded...

F10 = F100.

J = 223 1V I-6.

0 = 1960.

K = Kansas City MO Assembly Plant.

51597 = 1960 Numerical Sequence of Assembly, the trucks specific serial number.

Rating Plate riveted to the inside of the glovebox door. Post a pic of it or type the info. All of it will be decoded.

 

A worthy looking project. Look for rust in the foot wells, under the floor mat by the door, cab area behind the front tire, lower rear front fender and of course the cab corners.

 

ND, i can't speak to what was decoded. i do know i pulled a 272 out of it.

willow, yes rust at all the places you mention.

 

No telling how many engines that truck has gone through. Or what a PO could afford at that time.