Howdy folks, well I finally arranged to sell my trusty dusty old diesel as it had too many issues for me to (afford) to deal with and was only collecting dust sitting in the field across the street. I've always wanted a 60's era F100 and have my targets set on two.

1: 1967 bump side cab and bed in great shape mounted on a 1979 chassis with 4x4, power steering, brakes, all the good stuff that came on a 79. It has a stock 460 in it mated to a C6. For a little bit extra he would include a second brand-new 460 with performance cams, heads and pistons (don't know any more details). The truck is nice and clean and runs well. He said it only needs the bench seat reupholstered and a new steering wheel.



2: 1966 4x4 all original with a 351C mated to a 4 speed. Motor is stock with various new items. This truck is almost impecible and the owner knows it. He's asking a little more than I sold my other truck for and still determining if I can scrape up the money (read: if my fiance will let me scrape up the money)



The 1966 ASKING price is about $3500 more than the 1967 asking price. The extra "performance" 460 with the 1967 is about $1200 more (the machine shops costs)


Is there any information about either setup that maybe I don't know or am not thinking of? What are yalls opinions on those years, engines, etc.?

 

for us to help we really need pictures and prices

 

Good point Mike. I added some pictures and some relative cost differences

 

I'd go with the 67.. better steering (integral PS plus T-style linkages) and brakes (Disc-equipped Dana 44). Easier to find parts too. However, 67s have some one-off body, trim, and electrical parts. Not a big deal since the rig is already a crossbreed through the series and converting to 68-72 parts isn't very involved. Plus a C6 is less work to drive than a manual... and the fiance (or is that financier?) can sit right next to ya instead of the shifter going btwn her legs.

I'd pass on the performance 460. A used long block can he had for dirt cheap and nearly 400 HP is attainable with only a few upgrades thrown in with a basic rebuild. There are a few 460 builds listed in the tech thread sticky for reference.

That's my nickel.

 

Thanks Silver, due to price the 67 is what I'm leaning toward. I really like the idea of that second 460 with some upgrades. I was planning on swapping that in and selling off the original 460. However, if you're thinking I may be better off using that $1000-$1200 to do some of my own upgrades to the stock 460, I may go that route. I immediately plan on cruising around in it but once the novelty wears off or I find the funds and/or it cools off I plan on pulling the engine to do upgrades. Nothing crazy (not looking for 1000 hp quite yet) but I LOVE the sound of a cammed motor at low idle, etc.

 

Both are nice looking options. I would go with the 67 for the price and better features. Anything not on it you want you can use the $ you saved by not getting the 66.

 

2X the guys above. I also would go with the 67. While both look sweet, the 67 is cheaper, equiped better, and purse strings won't get AHEM stretched. Save the extra dough for the wedding. You tell her that fact and some things in her will go pitty-pat. Hint. Hint.

 

Yall all speak words of wisdom. I'm leaning toward the 67 as well. My decision will be made for me if the 66 guy won't come down on price anyway as I'm restricted to what I sold my diesel for. What are yalls thoughts on buying the second (brand new and modified) 460 to swap in and then selling the stock?

 

No, you'd be better off just doing the engine work yourself. I don't know about you, but on something that spins like that, I wouldn't trust someone elses work. Plus he could be just throwing you for a loop and "oh yeah racing heads and cams and pistons" and it be completely stock.

 

10-4, I agree with you. I guess I trust it a little more since I'd be paying and picking it up from the machine shop directly but it could still happen. I guess doing it myself I can do lots more research and pick exactly what I want to do. It'l be nice having something that FITS in my garage and since it won't be my DD, I can finally have a several weeks long (or longer!) project while still getting to work...

 

Well if its a machine shop thats a little different, I thought you meant it was sitting on a stand in the guys garage. But when you do it yourself you can put more effort into things like the cam selection, getting the compression where you like it, etc. IMHO the engine is the heart of the truck, why would you let someone else choose how it beats? Now if I just had the money to do mine haha. Plus the money you save from not buying the performance 460 could go into that wedding of yours

 

Shhhhhh don't tell her that! Though it may pay off in the future, lol! But you're right. I'm trying to find out exactly what the guy considers "performance" cams heads and pistons to decide if it's even worth it but so far yall have convinced me to NOT purchase that second engine and work on my original one.

 

The '66 isn't all original.

 

Now you got my attention. What's not original about it?

I do know the tires and wheels aren't nor are the seat belts and maybe not the side mirrors. Anything major you're spying?

 

Like I said, I'd pass on the performance engine that is being offered. But I'd leave the rig alone and find a tired long block that needs rebuilding and build that one into a performer. That way, the rig stays driveable, you get to dictate the building in terms of parts, machining, and as budgetary considerations allow.

Btw, make sure it's finished before getting hitched. She may end up helping you decide between aluminum cylinder heads versus a new sofa. The end of that story usually doesn't go the right way....