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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.
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?
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.
If you have the time and money anything is possible, but a truck like that will need everything to be road worthy and still be rough as a cob appearance wise. Some people enjoy working on stuff but It doesn't pencil out. Not trying to be discouraging, tho be realistic.
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.
I'd say that is a $200.00 truck, but what do I know? There is very little difference past body style in the 71 & the 66. Most everything is swappable.
Keep looking you can find a much better deal. My O.
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.
Not much to power steering swaps, disc brakes and a moderate to mild resto job with the knowledge of the folks on the board!
The question is, what do YOU want to get into?
The owner says the worst of the rust is the area over the passenger's side door. The body appears pretty straight. The glass is all there. The instruments are there.
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.
Yeah it is a long bed truck.. If that makes it immediately unattractive to you then I do agree to keep shopping around.. You'll find one that you just have to have..
I can tell you immediately that its gonna need a new gas tank
Not much to power steering swaps, disc brakes and a moderate to mild resto job with the knowledge of the folks on the board!
It's real easy for you to make this statement, since you are not the one contemplating buying this turd or spending any time, effort and money on it.
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.
But i had to do some work to it. It had no mirrors and none of the blinkers or brake lights worked. Had to clean out the gas tank and give it a tune up. The engine ran rough when i bought it, but it was running.
03-26-2015, 07:08 AM
