Considering selling my 71 - buying this 66
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Considering selling my 71 - buying this 66
A coworker has a 66 f100 that is not in great shape and doesn't run. So being the sane guy that I am, I am thinking of selling my running, decent looking 71 f100 flareside and buying it. Not going to get anywhere near what I have in it back, but will get about half.
The 66 doesn't run (engine is blown says the engineer who owns it) and has some cancer, although he says floorboards and cab is in pretty good shape with the exception of some rust above the drip rail on the passenger's side. Glass is good.
I don't know a thing about the 66 series with the exception of being the first year of twin-I-beam. But I like the body style - really better than the bumps (including my 69 F100 LWB which is my daily driver). So I don't know if parts will be a problem to acquire.
I would appreciate any thoughts you guys have. I know there are not enough pictures for a good assessment.
The 66 doesn't run (engine is blown says the engineer who owns it) and has some cancer, although he says floorboards and cab is in pretty good shape with the exception of some rust above the drip rail on the passenger's side. Glass is good.
I don't know a thing about the 66 series with the exception of being the first year of twin-I-beam. But I like the body style - really better than the bumps (including my 69 F100 LWB which is my daily driver). So I don't know if parts will be a problem to acquire.
I would appreciate any thoughts you guys have. I know there are not enough pictures for a good assessment.
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Looks pretty rough. Figure several thousand to get it running well and road worthy. It will still look pretty rough. That's a 2 buck chuck truck right there. Don't want to sound harsh but that thing needs a lot of TLC. As in, everything. Every. Thing. That adds up, ask me how I know.
The "I Love You" on the speedo meter is what clinched the deal? Also, what's with the twisted wire pair?
The "I Love You" on the speedo meter is what clinched the deal? Also, what's with the twisted wire pair?
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Jeez, so no one sees much hope for rescuing this truck as a project. Purchase price is $500. I found a 63 in Houston for $4800 in Houston that looks pretty good, but not really wanting to spend that much initially at the moment. I am going to take a look at this truck in person and see what I think.
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Jeez, so no one sees much hope for rescuing this truck as a project. Purchase price is $500. I found a 63 in Houston for $4800 in Houston that looks pretty good, but not really wanting to spend that much initially at the moment. I am going to take a look at this truck in person and see what I think.
Keep looking you can find a much better deal. My O.
John
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Oh, I plan to look at it in person. But probably will keep the search up for a 65-66 model pickup. Will spend some time/money doing a couple of things on the 69, like taking the 68 grille I have, refreshing it and installing it on the 69.
Of course, my buyer may fall through on the 71. If that happens... Then I have to get going on that truck.
Of course, my buyer may fall through on the 71. If that happens... Then I have to get going on that truck.
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Basically, looking for something that is solid as far as body and frame that I can tinker with to get running and driving and then work on the looks some.
The owner had indicated it was a short bed, but the only picture really showing the bed shows to be long, which makes it less appealing to me.
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IMO, this truck is a beat to death old rolling pile of miseries that will need EVERYTHING!
hillcountryfit: Do not believe a single word that private sellers claim, as they lie just like new/used car dealers, lawyers, politicians and TV evangelists.
Besides the obvious places, look for rust where the radiator support bolts to the frame, at the front/rear cab mounts, frame and cross members.
And: C8TZ-8200-E .. Anodized Aluminum Grille = 1968 F100/350 Custom Cab & Ranger / 1969 F100/350 Custom Cab ONLY.
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