1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Slick Sixties Ford Truck

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Old 01-29-2012, 02:53 PM
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Out of the 1961-1966 ford f100s what year do you prefer and why?
 
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Old 01-29-2012, 03:03 PM
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61-66 F100 because their FORDS!!!
 
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Old 01-29-2012, 04:15 PM
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'65 - '66 = FE (Favorite Engine)
 
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66 last of the line, all the best goodies ie options, the best looking grille (my opinion ) the most parts inter changability
 
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The parts interchange for 66 is definitely a plus but i prefer the looks of the 63 grilles the best. then again i own a 63 so its my favorite regardless. There isnt a better or worse year it all comes down to what you prefer in looks.
 
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65 CC shortbed in red..lol, did I mention Styleside!...
 
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1963... cause thats what i have!
 
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Nobody else has a favorite year?
 
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Old 03-04-2012, 08:50 PM
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Nobody else has a favorite year?
1965, cuz I bought one new. I prefer the 1965 grilles because the 1966's (like a camel), were styled by committee.

'66's remind me of 1959 Pontiac, 1960 Edsel, 1961 Pontiac Tempest grilles cuz all have the same motif.

Adding the trucks lower checkerboard pattern creates a mish-mash.

And you can customize the 1965 grilles, use flat black paint on the vertical bars, the center bar appears to float.
 
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Old 03-04-2012, 09:47 PM
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61 had the best looking grille and I like the hood spears that came on the 61 & 62
 
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65 because the first year for the FE. Grill style is ok but for that I have to say 63. The filler bars on the 63 just have a more complete look not as much space between the bars like the 65. 61-64 updated to FE is a plus Id go for any of those.
 
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I actually thought a lot about this before I bought. I decided on the 65-66's because I wanted the newer engine types, and I like the flat floor better than the step. I wished I could have found a 65, because I really do like that grill better, mostly because it is rare, and just plain and basic. I love my 66. It is my all time favorite truck.
 
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Anything that is not Chebby,, Nissan, isuzu, Toyota, or dodge!
 
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I like the green 66 4X4 with a stepside longbed cuz thats what I have !!
 
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I like the 64 CC flareside because it's what I own.

I also think it has the best looking grill.
 

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