The owner of this 1967 F-100 has kept us updated on every step of the thorough frame-off rebuild.
Today, we introduce you to the 1967 Ford F-100 build thread of FTE Super Moderator “67nukeford“. Spanning almost nine years, this full frame-off restoration has been consistently updated, allowing us to watch every step of the painstaking process of transforming a rotted-out antique into a rust-free show vehicle.
The Introduction
This 1967 Ford F-100 build thread was started by Super Moderator 67nukeford back on August 30, 2009 and it was most recently updated on January 22, 2018. Over the course of almost nine years, the OP has shared countless pictures of the course of hundreds of posts. When you add in the scores of posts from other members who replied with input or questions on the build, the thread is up over 1,250 posts on 84 pages.
This was how the OP introduced us to his 1967 F-100:
After a ten year wait, I’ve finally started on the 67. Started on the tear down this weekend, here are some pics.
Along with some pictures of the truck in its “before” state (above).
A True Frame-Off Restoration
From there, it has been a long trip and the OP has done an incredible job of keeping the community updated. Along the way, he has worked to remove every piece of bad metal on the truck, but rather than replacing whole panels, in many cases he added new sheet metal. That sounds extensive, but it is actually even more detailed, as when he found rust on the outside of a panel, he figured that there was likely rust inside of that panel, so when possible, he cut panels open to fit all portions of the truck – even in areas that you cannot see once the F-100 is fully assembled.
This is why the project has taken as long as it has, as the OP has basically recreated many portions of the body and undercarriage, while taking breaks during the cold winter months.
Since the project has been to lengthy, we have put together a quick summary of what the OP has done each year, along with some pictures at each step. There is also a gallery of images at the bottom of the piece, but to get the best look at the many pictures of this F-100 project, spend some time reading through the thread.
"Before I was old enough to walk, my dad was taking me to various types of racing events, from local drag racing to the Daytona 500," says Patrick Rall, a lifetime automotive expert, diehard Dodge fan, and respected auto journalist for over 10 years. "He owned a repair shop and had a variety of performance cars when I was young, but by the time I was 16, he was ready to build me my first drag car – a 1983 Dodge Mirada that ran low 12s. I spent 10 years traveling around the country, racing with my dad by my side. While we live in different areas of the country, my dad still drag races at 80 years old in the car that he built when I was 16 while I race other vehicles, including my 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and my 1972 Dodge Demon 340.
"Although I went to college for accounting, my time in my dad’s shop growing up allowed me the knowledge to spend time working as a mechanic before getting my accounting degree, at which point I worked in the office of a dealership group. While I was working in the accounting world, I continued racing and taking pictures of cars at the track. Over time, I began showing off those pictures online and that led to my writing.
"Ten years ago, I left the accounting world to become a full-time automotive writer and I am living proof that if you love what you do, you will never “work” a day in your life," adds Rall, who has clocked in time as an auto mechanic, longtime drag racer and now automotive journalist who contributes to nearly a dozen popular auto websites dedicated to fellow enthusiasts.
"I love covering the automotive industry and everything involved with the job. I was fortunate to turn my love of the automotive world into a hobby that led to an exciting career, with my past of working as a mechanic and as an accountant in the automotive world provides me with a unique perspective of the industry.
"My experience drag racing for more than 20 years coupled with a newfound interest in road racing over the past decade allows me to push performance cars to their limit, while my role as a horse stable manager gives me vast experience towing and hauling with all of the newest trucks on the market today.
