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Another FTE noob!
Hey guys, I'm Randy from Colorado. I've been trolling here a bit over the last few months but finally decided to join. I recently inherited my father's 73 f-250 Ranger XLT Camper special (2wd)that he purchased brand new in 72. She has 101k actual miles on the clock and is completely original and untouched with the exception of a 2 bbl Holley carb, vintage hooker headers, MSD ignition, and an aftermarket steering wheel. She is a New Mexico rust free survivor and will be cleaned up and repainted this summer.
She's a well optioned truck: p/s, p/b, a/c (with R-12 and still works!). It even sports the original 16.5 wheels :-)
I'll post up a few pics a little later. I look forward to learning a lot here!
She's a well optioned truck: p/s, p/b, a/c (with R-12 and still works!). It even sports the original 16.5 wheels :-)
I'll post up a few pics a little later. I look forward to learning a lot here!
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Thanks for the welcome. Here's a few pics:
Needs a coat of paint!
and some upholstery work:
fairly clean underhood:
This truck is family and I look forward to getting it back into the shape it was in for many years.
Needs a coat of paint!
and some upholstery work:
fairly clean underhood:
This truck is family and I look forward to getting it back into the shape it was in for many years.
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From: Arlington,Wa
Nice looking truck. Being rust free your way ahead of the game, that and you know the history on it. I'm lucky there too, since I have my Dad's 76 F-350 SCS that's been in the family since 1976. Problem is, its been sitting for the last 10yrs here in Western Washington so its got some cancer. But I have my ways of combating that.
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Thanks! I'm certainly glad that there are no rust issues to deal with. If only my 66 Mustang could say the same! :-)
Any pointers on where I can find a seat upholstery kit to redo the interior? I believe the interior color is one of the "ginger" colors but I can't find it listed with any of the resto parts shops. Any shade of brown appears to have been an uncommon option in 73
Thanks!
Any pointers on where I can find a seat upholstery kit to redo the interior? I believe the interior color is one of the "ginger" colors but I can't find it listed with any of the resto parts shops. Any shade of brown appears to have been an uncommon option in 73
Thanks!
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Well, I spent some time cleaning her up and found several items that just made my day!
-original owners manual in mint condition
-original Ford service guideline pamphlet
-original key replacement tab
-oil change pamphlet (in the shape of an oil can)
-purchase order from when the truck was purchased new (for the whopping price of $4482.87)
-25+years of vehicle registrations.
- this one cracked me up- FCC license for CB radio (this was a requirement back in the 70's before you could use one)
It's very cool to have original "glove box candy"!
-original owners manual in mint condition
-original Ford service guideline pamphlet
-original key replacement tab
-oil change pamphlet (in the shape of an oil can)
-purchase order from when the truck was purchased new (for the whopping price of $4482.87)
-25+years of vehicle registrations.
- this one cracked me up- FCC license for CB radio (this was a requirement back in the 70's before you could use one)
It's very cool to have original "glove box candy"!
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Welcome, nice truck and good story behind it. Wish mine was a family passed down truck. Good luck with any of your plans for it.
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From: Shelburne Ontario
Sweet ride buddy and the extra goodies in the glove box is a cool bonus. You have two horns on your truck, one on each side of the rad. Is that normal? Because mine only has one, thought it sounded kinda weak.
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From: Stanley, VA
I have the same set-up on my truck.
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It's not too clear but in the picture you can see the "LO" on the horn, this was while I had the horns apart, repairing and detailing them.
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Revamping an old thread here, :-)
After sitting for several months, I finally got the old girl out and got her running again. The carb had a few minor problems (new power valve, needle and seat, and accel pump) but she now runs like an FE should! I drove it around the block for the first time in nearly 20 years which was bittersweet since my dad passed away nearly 2 years ago (The last time I drove the truck, I was running an errand for him back in the early/mid 90's).
Next up is some serious engine compartment detail along with a fresh coat of paint. I'm excited about getting her back into tip top shape! I'll start a build thread when I get more together so stay tuned. I have a few questions that I need to post as well so thanks in advance for any assistance!
After sitting for several months, I finally got the old girl out and got her running again. The carb had a few minor problems (new power valve, needle and seat, and accel pump) but she now runs like an FE should! I drove it around the block for the first time in nearly 20 years which was bittersweet since my dad passed away nearly 2 years ago (The last time I drove the truck, I was running an errand for him back in the early/mid 90's).
Next up is some serious engine compartment detail along with a fresh coat of paint. I'm excited about getting her back into tip top shape! I'll start a build thread when I get more together so stay tuned. I have a few questions that I need to post as well so thanks in advance for any assistance!
