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So I recently decided to buy a truck to fix up and drive to and from work and around town. So the search started with craigslist and to no avail I found no truck with a reasonable price or condition. Frustrated I was talking with co workers and one guy spoke up and said his uncle had a mid 70's 2wd f100 that had been siting for 20+ years. Excited I said I wanted to look at it he claimed it had low miles a 390 and a automatic transmission. So we get to the shed it is in and we'll it was a little more rough than he remembered. Again frustrated I called my dad up and asked if he knew of any old trucks laying around anywhere. He said he knew of one so the same day I go down to look at it turns out it is a 66 f100 short box in good condition 352 with a 4 spd on the floor. I ask him if he knows what the guy wants and he calmly said $1800 I was in shock that was a great deal. So over the next two weeks I impatiently called my dad and asked if he had spoken with the gentleman and finally on Monday morning I was able to go pick it up.
Truck runs extramly well shows 57000 miles. Has been mechanically taken care of. I drove it around 10 miles was all just around town. Plans are to lower it put headers and exhaust on it and I have a 77 f100 to swap over the power disk brakes and power steering.
No plans on painting it gonna polish up what I have for paint. Looking into lowering kits but there is so much discussion on that I can't decide what to do I was going to go with the djm but I want to hear for myself from you guys about that who actually has one right now and how is it.
If have not done so, let me take the opportunity to welcome you to FTE!!. Yep, it's a keeper. IMO, I would focus on insuring the truck is mechanically sound; meantime, drive the truck while deciding whether or not to consider upgrades. With regards to the paint, I would purchase a mild rubbing compound, then followed up with a wax/polish and possibly find the paint is acceptable and not have to deal it at the current time??
Personally not a fan of lowering; IMO, if you intend keeping the truck and decide on upgrades, suggest research on amount of time, cost, and parts necessary for the project. I drove my 65 for some 40 plus years before upgrading to P/S and front disc. oh what a relief on these ole bones.
Again, welcome, and looking forward to your input!!
nice truck same color as mine just a lot better. I am going to clean mine and put satin clear over the color to seal it run it like that a while. keep us posted.
No plans on painting it gonna polish up what I have for paint. Looking into lowering kits but there is so much discussion on that I can't decide what to do I was going to go with the djm but I want to hear for myself from you guys about that who actually has one right now and how is it.
Hey Jbkurtzer, welcome to FTE! Nice truck!! I have basically the same truck in Wimbledon White. A few months ago I lowered front & rear with the DJM kit. I had already converted to power steering and disc brakes from a 78 F150. For me it was the easiest way to go because it was all bolt on. There are some cool IFS options out there but I'm just not ready to do that. The drop beams lowered it just enough and I like the handling much better than before. Here's a pic:
If not planning to paint it, color sand (using #600 wet/dry paper) its acrylic enamel, then rub it out using DuPont White Polishing Compound, either by hand or w/a buffer.
If by hand, use a large damp sponge to apply it, rinse the sponge out frequently. When the damp compound dries, it will be a lot easier to remove than if you put it on without the damp sponge.
Wear latex gloves so your mitts don't turn blue.
This is the first time I've ever seen a cowl panel with a dent in it, with the hood and door untouched. The cowl moulding probably flew off as a result.
C5TZ-8102328-A .. Cowl Panel Moulding-R/L same / Obsolete
07-01-2015, 01:44 PM
Yep, it's a keeper. IMO, I would focus on insuring the truck is mechanically sound; meantime, drive the truck while deciding whether or not to consider upgrades. With regards to the paint, I would purchase a mild rubbing compound, then followed up with a wax/polish and possibly find the paint is acceptable and not have to deal it at the current time?? 
