Hey guys, help me in welcoming our newest member, NebraskaCowman, to the chapter!

 

Welcome to the Nebraska Chapter from the NY Chapter head nut case

 

Thanks guys. I seem to have bitten the old Ford bug. My first Ford was a 1975 F100 that I bought in 1977 or so. I took it west in 78 and was through Yellowstone and down around Golden CO for several days. Since then I've had a lot of new trucks but lately I don't like them so well. And a fellow can't buy what he wants anymore cuz they no longer build a man's truck. So when this sweet 1969 F100 came up for sale I bought it. Standard cab and manual transmission. No A/C, no cruise control, electric windows, power steering, and it still starts with a key! Just about how I would order one today if I could. But I can't so sorry Ford. No more new trucks for me.

I have a couple heavy Fords too. This 1961 I have equipped to test drawbar horsepower as was done with the Nebraska Tractor Tests. It is scheduled to go to LaPorte IN in a couple weeks for the national Allis Chalmers show. So wave if you see me on the road. I'll be trailering it as it takes a lot less fuel that way.

 

Welcome! Where in Nebraska do you live? I'm in Lincoln.

 

I'm way out west. Wellfleet. I fixed my profile so it shows up now.

 

Great to have you here, Cowman! I'm in the process of doing a resto-mod on a 67 F-100. More of a frankenstein, though, with a 67 frame, 68 cab, 69 bed...

 

Maybe I should post my latest acquisition here too in case you didn't see it 67-72 forum. It's a 1969 F100 bone stock with 57,000 original miles but that is changing fast. I'm driving this one. Forever.

 

Nice! Man, that looks really clean! What motor is in it? 4 speed or auto?

 

Welcome to the chapter

 

Welcome! You're out by one of my favorite motorcycle roads! I love the older fords and your's are looking great.