I stumbled across a fairly unique looking truck today. Its a 68' Crewcab with a "short" shortbox and a 300 I-6. PO (I bought it) said it was one of 150 ordered by the Scott Paper Company out here in the northwest.

I was mainly just interested in the engine when I went to look, but this thing is pretty cool IMO. Not sure what my plans for her are at the moment (too many other projects), but I would be interested in hearing what other members know about them; production numbers, desirability, issues, etc. Anything helps.

Will hopefully have the warranty plate info and a couple of pics available tomorrow.

Thanks.

 

Sounds neat cant wait for pics

 

yea looking forward to seeing some pics of it i haven't seen any crew cabs with inline 6's is it just me or are they not to common? is it 4 wheel drive? i'd like to find another 67-72 crew cab in my area. if imay ask what condition is it in and how much did you get it for?

 

She's not a 4-WD. She has been sitting for 7 years and the paint is terrible but appears to be minimal rust (at least for this area).

I need to go pour some oil in the cylinders, change the crankcase oil, throw in a battery, disconnect the fuel line and run it into a clean can of gasoline...Then we'll see if she wants to turn/start. Wish me luck.

Pics tonight, I hope.

 

Sweet welcome to the Crew Club!

Garbz

 

Got pictures but cannot find that darn data cable to download to my computer...grrr.

Today, I pulled the plugs and poured some Marvel's Mystery Oil in the cylinders. I'll let that sit a few days before trying to turn her over.

 

Okay, I have to admit I couldn't figure out how to insert a picture in a post. You can see some pictures I took in my Gallery search for (1968 Crewcab). And can someone explain how to insert a photo into a post please.

 

great truck i love my 71 crrew cab and you will have fun with yours alot of work but well worth it considering how rare they are here's some steps to posting pics i copied this from the picture fun thread
Here's How to Post Pictures:
1. Login to FTE.
2.Click User CP (In the Top Left Hand Corner)
3.(On the Left, There will be a list, The 5th Option Down, will say "Pictures & Albums) Click That.
4.Then, Click Add Album, Enter a title, and description, if ya want to.
5. Click Upload Pictures, Then click Browse, Locate the Files of your truck. (You can add 3 files at a time)
5. Click Upload.
6. Add a description to the individual pictures, then click save.
7. Add more files if ya want.
8. Click The Picture you want to post, it will give you two codes at the bottom, Right Click The Second one (It say's BB Code, Then Say's [IMG]http:blahblahblah...[/IMG])
Then, Once that is highlighted, Right Click, Then Copy, Then Paste it into your post.
You can add up to 30 Images in one FTE Post.
If, Ya need any help, Don't hesitate to ask.

 

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As I said, I'm not sure how much time I want to devote to this one. I was mainly interested in the engine when I went over to look; might just get her running in the truck and then see if I can sell her off to someone who is more interested in them. I love all Ford truck, but am basically a Slick Sixties guy. We shall see. I heard there was a Ford Crewcab specific site so I may investigate there too.

 

Nice score.

OldF*rdCrewCabs.com

The * is because I got told off for posting off site links....

 

Thanks for the info. I didn't realize we were so parochial on this site I had actually found "them" already but they are slow to authorize new members. Maybe the holidays have the site monitors bogged down on approving new registrations.

I have her turning over and trying to start, but there is some leaking around the acceleration diaphragm. Looks like someone over tightened the screws on the carb in the past and caused the cover to bend. Looks repairable.

 

Heres a 4X4 in the northwest with a 300 I-6:

72 ford 4x4 crew cab short bed

 

damn theres always deals out that way on alot of cars and trucks makes me want to move just so i can get them deals you don't ever see them in the east and if you do they are long gone by time you see it

 

Here is the warranty plate information. Can I please get a de-code?

F25BCD54003
WB Color Model Body Trans
149 E F254 281 B4 ( I think; my ink smeared)

DSO 740651

Started her up and drove 20 mile to my dad's place. It was an adventure. Something is wrong in the steering so she turns like a battle ship. Clutch wouldn't disengage so I had to "speed shift" the whole way. Otherwise, not bad for sitting in someone's driveway since 2000'.