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Hey I've got a 1964 f100 with the 292 and 3 on the tree. I am planing on making it my daily driver in the very near future. Does anybody else use there's daily for there primary transportion? If so could you please tell me about any troubles you've had or any positives from upgrades? Also does this truck get a lot of looks for you?
Thanks!
CJ
Hey I've got a 1964 f100 with the 292 and 3 on the tree. I am planing on making it my daily driver in the very near future. Does anybody else use there's daily for there primary transportion? If so could you please tell me about any troubles you've had or any positives from upgrades? Also does this truck get a lot of looks for you?
Thanks!
CJ
Hey CJ, welcome to FTE! I've been using my '66 F100 shortbed as my daily driver for about 5yrs driving around 7-8K miles/yr. I upgraded to power steering/disc brakes early on. I drove it with the stock 352/cruiseomatic until about a year & a half ago when I transplanted a '92 fuel injected 5.0/AOD into it. It's dependable, I know it pretty well, recognize when things are starting to go bad and plan repairs accordingly. I also have AAA roadside assistance in case I break down too far from home.
I definitely get lots of looks, thumbs up, lots of "nice truck" comments, "what year is it?", "my dad/grandpa/whoever had a truck like that", etc. Generally, I find that I'm treated differently on the road when driving my truck verses driving a newer generic car.
Hey I've got a 1964 f100 with the 292 and 3 on the tree. I am planning on making it my daily driver in the very near future.
Does anybody else use there's daily for there primary transportion? If so could you please tell me about any troubles you've had or any positives from upgrades?
Also does this truck get a lot of looks for you?
Who the hell cares if it gets a lot of attention or not, when you consider that:
Anyone that plans to drive a 50 + year old truck daily has to expect that mechanical problems will occur.
Personally, I would not drive one of these trucks daily, as they have no safety features (except safety glass and perhaps optional lap seat belts).
The drum brakes are horribly inadequate for today's traffic.
Even if you install shoulder belts, your head is inches from the back glass and the steering shaft on 1961/64's goes directly into the steering gearbox.
Get front ended, the steering column could end up against your chest. Not pleasant!
Depending on what your daily driving routine is and where you live, if your truck is original configuration, I agree 100% with Bill (Number Dummy). If you have a nearly original truck, its probably wise to consider it as a 2nd vehicle to drive when weather is nice, maybe run into town for groceries now and then, etc. or start thinking about safety upgrades if you drive more than a few miles a day back and forth.
As a former volunteer firefighter from 30 years ago, I've seen more then one horrific car crash occasion of the solid steering shaft (like on my 64 and yours) crush peoples ribs and pin them in the seat, sometimes killing them. I am for certain not keeping my straight shaft steering set up just for that reason as my restomod project goes forward. Just remember these trucks were not built back then with the same purpose as they are now with leather seats and dvd players, etc. Good luck and post pics of your ride when you can.
After reading posts #3 and post #4 "Why the hell should anyone drive one of these PERIOD!!" Regardless if it's a daily driver or an occasional driver accidents will happen.
So from what I'm reading those that own one should put the keys down, go inside and put your panties and skirt on. SHHHHEEEEZZZZ!!!
Never, I refuse to do so!! Comments like that are stupid to say the least.
I have one of the most gnarliest steering wheels known to man.
And according to you two, I shouldn't drive my truck.
WWWUUUUSSSSSEEESSSS!!!!
So am I to believe that accidents only happen in bad weather? If you have a nearly original truck, its probably wise to consider it as a 2nd vehicle to drive when weather is nice.
or this: Who the hell cares if it gets a lot of attention or not, when you consider that:
Anyone that plans to drive a 50 + year old truck daily has to expect that mechanical problems will occur.
Personally, I would not drive one of these trucks daily, as they have no safety features (except safety glass and perhaps optional lap seat belts).
The drum brakes are horribly inadequate for today's traffic.
Even if you install shoulder belts, your head is inches from the back glass and the steering shaft on 1961/64's goes directly into the steering gearbox.
Get front ended, the steering column could end up against your chest. Not pleasant!
Are these comments from direct experience of driving these trucks? Did the accidents witnessed involve these trucks?
Granted they're old need some work could use upgrades, but that's the owners choice.
Many of these trucks are still on the road in all their original glory, and will probably be on the road until the Government says we can't drive them anymore. (that's a whole different argument)
I say drive them and enjoy them. Or become hermits because everything outside and inside for that matter will kill you.
The reason why I was curious (NumberDummy) about if it gets lots of looks is because I was considering mounting a kill switch under the dash just incase some jack-head really liked it and wanted to borrow it permanently (as if the 3 on the tree standard transmission alone isn't enough of a deterrent)
The brakes have been upgraded to disk on the fronts and the rear drums are brand new along with all new lines with new master cylinder and brake booste. All new fuel system, new clutch, rebuilt motor, rebuilt tranny, rebuilt water pump, new throwout bearing, new pilot bearing, new u-joints, new exhaust (went with headers and flowmaster super 44s), new radiator, new tires, new rotor and cap, new coil, new condenser, new points, lots of new wires and all new hoses, oh seatbelts, and other new parts I can't think of right now.
I'll be driving roughly 30 (in total) minutes daily for work and then of course going other places like grocery store and such.. with a occasional 40 mile trip on some backroads.
Is there anything I should be careful of or watch out for while trying to drive this truck? (Exept for the stupidity of today's drivers)
After reading posts #3 and post #4 "Why the hell should anyone drive one of these PERIOD!!" Regardless if it's a daily driver or an occasional driver accidents will happen.
So from what I'm reading those that own one should put the keys down, go inside and put your panties and skirt on. SHHHHEEEEZZZZ!!!
Never, I refuse to do so!! Comments like that are stupid to say the least.
I have one of the most gnarliest steering wheels known to man.
And according to you two, I shouldn't drive my truck.
WWWUUUUSSSSSEEESSSS!!!!
So am I to believe that accidents only happen in bad weather? If you have a nearly original truck, its probably wise to consider it as a 2nd vehicle to drive when weather is nice.
or this: Who the hell cares if it gets a lot of attention or not, when you consider that:
Anyone that plans to drive a 50 + year old truck daily has to expect that mechanical problems will occur.
Personally, I would not drive one of these trucks daily, as they have no safety features (except safety glass and perhaps optional lap seat belts).
The drum brakes are horribly inadequate for today's traffic.
Even if you install shoulder belts, your head is inches from the back glass and the steering shaft on 1961/64's goes directly into the steering gearbox.
Get front ended, the steering column could end up against your chest. Not pleasant!
Are these comments from direct experience of driving these trucks? Did the accidents witnessed involve these trucks?
Granted they're old need some work could use upgrades, but that's the owners choice.
Many of these trucks are still on the road in all their original glory, and will probably be on the road until the Government says we can't drive them anymore. (that's a whole different argument)
I say drive them and enjoy them. Or become hermits because everything outside and inside for that matter will kill you.
Your awesome haha that's all I gotta say to that. And why should anybody care what we do to OUR trucks anyway.. After all it won't affect them if we break down on the side of the road somewhere
After reading posts #3 and post #4 "Why the hell should anyone drive one of these PERIOD!!" Regardless if it's a daily driver or an occasional driver accidents will happen.
So from what I'm reading those that own one should put the keys down, go inside and put your panties and skirt on. SHHHHEEEEZZZZ!!!
Never, I refuse to do so!! Comments like that are stupid to say the least.
I have one of the most gnarliest steering wheels known to man.
And according to you two, I shouldn't drive my truck.
WWWUUUUSSSSSEEESSSS!!!!
So am I to believe that accidents only happen in bad weather? If you have a nearly original truck, its probably wise to consider it as a 2nd vehicle to drive when weather is nice.
or this: Who the hell cares if it gets a lot of attention or not, when you consider that:
Anyone that plans to drive a 50 + year old truck daily has to expect that mechanical problems will occur.
Personally, I would not drive one of these trucks daily, as they have no safety features (except safety glass and perhaps optional lap seat belts).
The drum brakes are horribly inadequate for today's traffic.
Even if you install shoulder belts, your head is inches from the back glass and the steering shaft on 1961/64's goes directly into the steering gearbox.
Get front ended, the steering column could end up against your chest. Not pleasant!
Are these comments from direct experience of driving these trucks? Did the accidents witnessed involve these trucks?
Granted they're old need some work could use upgrades, but that's the owners choice.
Many of these trucks are still on the road in all their original glory, and will probably be on the road until the Government says we can't drive them anymore. (that's a whole different argument)
I say drive them and enjoy them. Or become hermits because everything outside and inside for that matter will kill you.
Dude...switch to de-caff. If you seriously think a 1964 truck has anywhere near the safety of a 2014 truck...lets do a head on old vs. new and see who's around to talk about the totally gnarly steering wheel you have. My experience comes from driving these trucks, 60's muscle cars, and pulling dead people out of them. I notice your truck has a tilt wheel...an upgrade...as I mentioned in my post would be better for a daily driver, obviously nobody else has an opinion....
I have a '66 with the FE motor that I did a cab-off-frame restomod on. I drive it two or three times per week. My mods were all done with a view toward modernizing my truck in the important safety areas ND was concerned about - the exception being the solid steering column rod. It seems to me that the more "new" things you add to your truck, bushings, bearings, disc brakes, dual master cylinders, high back seats with integral retracting seat belts, etc. the more you have a "new" truck - old sheet metal and other bits notwithstanding. If that logic holds, then your truck should be as reliable as any other "new" vehicle at least in the areas where you made the upgrades. Don't know the y-block well, but on the FE I wrapped the starter with a heat protection blanket when I added my headers, and even so, on very hot 100 degree days, the starter can be a little slow when everything is very hot. Don't know if you have vapor lock issues there in Tennessee, but that could be an issue. You'll just have to drive it and see how it goes. If it's not practical, you'll know. If it works for you, then have fun.
I was talkin' with Bill W & kstone at the 2013 F100 Western Nats. I asked if a certain AZ chapter member (not sayin' who) was attending.
Bill W said no, he hardly drives his beautiful restored truck...and that he hates to even take it out of the garage...for fear that a bird might crap on it.
Dude...switch to de-caff. If you seriously think a 1964 truck has anywhere near the safety of a 2014 truck...lets do a head on old vs. new and see who's around to talk about the totally gnarly steering wheel you have. My experience comes from driving these trucks, 60's muscle cars, and pulling dead people out of them. I notice your truck has a tilt wheel...an upgrade...as I mentioned in my post would be better for a daily driver, obviously nobody else has an opinion....
Duh, OK!! When I say three, go. One, Two, Threeee
Oh and people have opinions, they haven't chimed in yet or their to busy laughing at you challenging me to a head on collision.
OK, lets go head on with one of those stupid little plastic rice burners, who will win? Will it be the plastic car with air bags or this genuine piece of Detroit Steel. I may have to be towed to the body shop, but not the morgue!
I'll take my big Ford truck any day.
It's salivating for a little car to go head on with, yum, yum eat em up!!!!!
After reading posts #3 and post #4 "Why the hell should anyone drive one of these PERIOD!!" Regardless if it's a daily driver or an occasional driver accidents will happen.
I have one of the most gnarliest steering wheels known to man.
When I grew up in the cold war they taught us to "Duck And Cover" well, you could practice that with your steering wheel. If you crash, just duck out of the way...
Too cool of a steering wheel. reminds me of my friends Cessna 310. You need another one on the right side, just for looks. who's driving?
Where is your "FIRE" button for the 50 cal? Everyone knows you only need a big loud horn and a 50 cal to get through traffic anyway! Look out all you thin tin and plastic rice burners, we're coming through........
10-20-2014, 10:48 AM
Everyone knows you only need a big loud horn and a 50 cal to get through traffic anyway! Look out all you thin tin and plastic rice burners, we're coming through........