as long as it hasnt been sitting under water you should be ok.
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i may be biting off more than I can chew, but here is a pic I took with my cell phone.
1965 F100 pictures by jermpool2099 - Photobucket
1965 F100 pictures by jermpool2099 - Photobucket
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i hope you are right, I know it hasn't been under water. My dad bought it brand new in 65. When he died he left it to me, a few years later i hadn't done anything with it and my brother wanted it so I sold it to him. He hasnt done anything with it so I am buying it back. From looking it over, its not that bad considering its age. There are a few issues Im not exactly sure how to repair but I have all you guys to ask when I get to it 
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When my dad gave me his '65 the only major problems were the electrical like brake lights, ignition, turn signals, rusted drip rails, cab mounts and bed floor and some damage to the rear bumper and tail light housings(replaced entire bed). So far Ive fixed all of those things except for the cab mounts. If your good with a mig or have a buddy who is then your all set. New metal is a must with these old trucks but its takes lots of time my dad passed me the truck back in 2002 and its slowly progressing.
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Make it run, make it drive. Don't get obsessed by cosmetics. Once driving, maybe throw a roller paint job on it to make it not ugly and then use it in a preservation state. You may find that's good enough for you. If you want to go further, you can do it later, and at least it won't be getting any worse.
If this did not have sentimental value I probably wouldn't suggest it as a project to someone with no experience. There are better trucks out there for not a lot of money.
If this did not have sentimental value I probably wouldn't suggest it as a project to someone with no experience. There are better trucks out there for not a lot of money.
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John says 5-8 grand. IMO that's waaay too low...unless he's only refering to mechanical parts. Figure 20-25 grand EZ to restore it to like new condition.
It cost me 25 grand to do a frame off on my 1965 (which I bought new), and this was in 1981/83. The truck needed no body work, had no rust, but needed everything mechanically redone, new paint/chrome and interior.
One reason the costs were so high, I replaced every part I could find with new Ford parts. But today, 99% of these parts are obsolete, so buying replacements will be even more costly.
You cannot waltz down the local Ford Dealer and buy much of anything...which means you'll have to buy the parts from repro parts sellers, autoparts stores.
Take a gander in Carpenter's catalog...see what the asking prices are for the mega-dozens of parts this truck will need.
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ddavidv said it right - depends on your goal for the project.
I'd try to find a better base to start with. You can honor your dad's memory by using as many good parts from this truck that you can.
Depending on the location and humidity, a truck sitting out in high weeds can be rusted away. Good luck
I'd try to find a better base to start with. You can honor your dad's memory by using as many good parts from this truck that you can.
Depending on the location and humidity, a truck sitting out in high weeds can be rusted away. Good luck
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I went through the cab today and it wasn't that bad, couple small holes in floor board and the hood was the worst body part.
My plan was to completely go through the brakes first, new lines and drums and pads, etc.
Then get engine running and make it drivable.
After that start the cosmetic stuff.
and if there is anything that I need help on I have some friends and family to call on.
It would be easier to just buy a truck in better shape but where is the fun in that?
My plan was to completely go through the brakes first, new lines and drums and pads, etc.
Then get engine running and make it drivable.
After that start the cosmetic stuff.
and if there is anything that I need help on I have some friends and family to call on.
It would be easier to just buy a truck in better shape but where is the fun in that?
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