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Very nice looking truck. I love the look of a fridge with a flareside box. What's the deal with the trans shifter? Every one I have seen on fridge/T98 "is t98 correct" is straight. Maybe it just got heated and bent?
If I am wrong on the t98 dont beat me up to bad, I get the herd numbers mixed up from time to time and t98 was the first thing downloaded from the file this morning.
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theodore, I'll probably try polish/wax first. And hold off on paint/clear coat primarily to focus on mechanicals. I would shoot the clear coat and I think its a little cold this time of year. Might want to wait till spring.
The truck has been repainted on the outside of the body. It is decent shape and pretty sure I can save it. I happen to be a fan of old paint. Here' one of my other toys....
Nice ride. I especially like the aftermarket antenna..
That truck was a great find, I really like it. I like the 59 Ranchero too being a Ranchero fan I have a 57.. I remember having that model antenna on many of my old cars in the past LOL
F10 = F100 Series
J = Engine code (6 Cylinder, 223 126 HP)
0 = 1960 model year
R = San Jose Assembly Plant
Wheel base = 118 inches
Color (no number)
F100 4WD, 5,600 GVWR
Assembled February (B), 23
Ford 3 Speed Manual Transmission
3:89 rear axle 3: 92 front axle
Max GVW LBS 05600
Cert Net HP 126
RPM 4000
DSO 3845 Domestic Special Order
What does it mean to have no number under "color"? This truck was originally ordered by Santa Clara County. Maybe they had it painted safety orange.
The truck currently has a Y-block and 4 speed transmission.
Tedster, I followed your advice with Mavel's to get the YBlock purring. It worked perfect! This baby runs very well and very smooth. Additionally, I changed the oil, replaced the radiator, hoses and thermostat.
Took the maden voyage yesterday driving the truck for the first time. Ahhhh, my first YBlock experience, won't forget it. Drove it around for about half an hour. In the first 50 feet of driving I got stuck in the mud. Had to lock in the hubs and crawl out in low. Lov'n the 4wd. It's fun to drive. Like the granny 4 speed.
The water pump is leaking and need a few other odds and ends and she'll be back on the road (bleed brakes, good clean up, heater core, windshield wipers, etc).
Good deal, yep there's no shortage of things to keep ya busy on a 50 or 60 year old truck that's for sure.
The frame won't need too much attention but, that's about it. Lots of folks when they get a "new" rig focus only on going fast and then maybe cosmetics, but experience has shown that "woah!" is just as important as "go!". I like to use my trucks as advertised and they should be at least as safe and reliable as they ever were. Starting the inspection, maintenance, and repair from the dirty side first and working on up is maybe a better way.
Tires, wheel bearings, drums, brakes, steering etc. Get yourself a Motors manual published around 1950, and the Ford Truck shop manual for your particular rig, and that will cover just about everything in detail.
That sure is a nice looking truck. From what I can see of your interior, there are still remains of the column shifter. Really glad you appreciate keeping things sort of as they were. Old stuff is hard to come buy, but you can find new stuff coming in on ships daily!
Nice looking 4x4!! Nice to see another early Ford 4x4 on the road. I have a Y-block in mine and have great power. One recommendation would be if the truck has been sitting for a while, would be to replace the wheel cylinders, flex lines, etc. One leak is all it takes to have a brake failure with the single resevoir. I like the orange color. I think it would go well with your vintage trailer. Let us know if there is anything we can help with. Good Luck!!
Tedster, good thoughts on the brake maintenance. I put in a new brake master cylinder. The flex lines look a bit crunchy and should be replaced. I haven’t popped the brake drums off yet.
Spurredon, yep, still has the column shift linkage from the ex-3speed. I too like to keep things original. Or at least modified like it would have been “back in the day”.
Idaho, thanks!! Yeah, I suppose I should replace the brake system. This thing is fun to drive. It’s like a “real” truck, as opposed my last truck which was a brand new powerstroke.
Whomrig, ahh, I’ve seen those round radios. It would fun to hook up a blue tooth sound system. I do have a passenger sun-visor. BTW, I have a radio antenna….wonder why…Maybe there was an under-dash radio at one time.
Col Flashman, wow, funny laws! OK, what’s the scoop on clear coat? I was thinking that I could clear coat the paint to preserve it, albeit, I’m not informed on paint compatibility.
Salutations B.R., no not really, as Streets were rather Narrow because of the previous style of Transport that was available at the time.
Which had Led to Drivers exiting their vehicles on the Drivers-side getting their doors smacked off at the very least, or Run Over by other vehicles on the Narrow Streets at the very worst.
Lacquer base paint is rather hearty, but I would not take the chance unless you wish to have your truck looking like it is shedding its skin like a snake does in a few years like modern vehicles do these days.
Elbow Grease put into a good Waxing & Polishing will go a Long Way in Paint Preservation on a Monthly basis as there are No Short Cuts in preserving our Classic Trucks.
Originally Posted by BAD ROD
Col Flashman, wow, funny laws! OK, what’s the scoop on clear coat? I was thinking that I could clear coat the paint to preserve it, albeit, I’m not informed on paint compatibility.
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