Here's a rig with a rare bed. It needs some fiberglass work, but appears to be something to start with for someone who is interested.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...er-pickup.html

 

1948 Ford F5, will need a complete restoration. It was used in northern Montana with a log bunk until the mid '70s, I believe it did run when it was parked. The radiator was removed before I got it, and it is present, but I do not believe that the coolant ever froze. There have been small items removed from the engine (Generator and carb), but it does look mostly complete, and not in overall terrible condition mechanically. I believe the engine turned a few months ago when it I moved it last, but I'm not entirely sure. The head bolts have been loosened, but they are present, as are both heads. The body itself seems fairly solid, other than the fact that the back of the cab was the stop for the log bunk, but no major rust on any of the bodywork or frame that I've found, but almost all the glass is either fully missing or cracked. The only missing trim are a turn signal bezel and the 'F' and the 'O' from the 'Ford' emblem over the grill, and there is a single bullet hole in one of the grille bars. The odometer reads 00000.9, I don't believe that that's the actual milage. The rear end is free, but I think has mostly water instead of oil, so does not roll if it's too cold. I got it as a parts truck for the '47 Ford I'm restoring, before finding out that there are almost no parts that swap over between the two. The pintle hitch, outside dual, and all three mirrors are not included. I have a tractor to help load if necessary. Price is flexible, make me an offer if you don't like what I'm asking

https://missoula.craigslist.org/pts/...578674186.html

 

I recently saw this listed on Facebook Marketplace.That bed is NOT my cup of tea. The taillights look like they might be off of a Mustang 2.

 

Short beds are hard to find. Rusty but may be worth it to someone?

https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/p...573962987.html

 

Clean title needs transmission
1250 firm
https://missoula.craigslist.org/pts/...580637466.html

 

I sleep great. I tipped him another $400.
I bought it from a close friend. It was abandoned on his ranch 20 years ago,
It needed everything. Everything that is plastic or rubber was shot. A lot of it still is.
I'm in to it somewhere around $10 - $11,000.



The biggest expense was replacing the old wore out 390 with this Mercury 410. Best money I ever spent.


I worked with the guy in about 2008 who designed the spare tire carrier in you F-350. Way cool trucks.

 

Deestone D-506 tires

Thanks Rich. These will be my next set of tires.
These are what I originally wanted but no one had them in stock.
My current tires are directional and these aren't.
Goodyear used to make tires with this treat pattern and they called them Custom Wide Grip High Miller, if I remember correctly.
I had several sets of the Goodyears on my 1979 F-260. They were the toughest and most aggressive off-road tire I've ever had.

 

Hey RubiRanch
Is that the same 410 C.I they used in the old Edsels??

 

The biggest expense was replacing the old wore out 390 with this Mercury 410. Best money I ever spent.


I worked with the guy in about 2008 who designed the spare tire carrier in you F-350. Way cool trucks.

Not to highjack this thread (of course I'm gonna : ) but I learned something new today. I had no idea there was such a thing as a Marauder engine but it appears they made several different variations and they made good power right from the factory. The 410 appears to be a stroked 390 with a 428 crankshaft. Basically a factory built hot rod motor. Very cool! As for money spent on small parts like window seals etc, its amazing how fast the money adds up but these trucks are well worth the investment. I'm amazed at how many repro parts are available for these trucks after all these years so we can keep them running and looking good!

Ps: one of my favorite things about the F350 Camper Special is that spare tire carrier. Its a brilliant design perfectly integrated, and really sets these trucks apart from everything else out there.

 

Nope, that was a one year production Mercury 410.

This 410 was made by replacing the 390's crankshaft with the crankshaft from a 428.
So its basically a factory stroked 390.
They were only offered in full size Mercurys in 1966 and 1967.

There's not very many of them and I seldom ever talk to anyone who has ever heard of them.

Mine was bored 0.030" so now its a 416 and has the original style domed pistons with 10.5:1 compression.
It has an RV cam and it runs like a million bucks.


It was rebuilt 50 years ago and never started until I installed in my truck last July.


My daughter named my truck Lurch.
I didn't start pushing it until I was well into 3rd gear.
I had just installed a set of hedders and new turbo mufflers.

 

The 410 is awesome. I was very lucky to find it. Here's what it looked like when I bought it.
550 miles from home. Well worth the drive.
Stock they were rated at 330 HP @ 4600 RPM and 444 lb ft of torque @ 2800 RPM.

The man who designed your spare tire carrier is Steve Kersey.
FoMoCo gave him a check for $7000 and a brand new LTD for his design.
I believe that was in either 1970 or '71.

 

Sorry for the drift. Well, not really.

 

My stepdad had a 1966 Mercury Parklane with a 410. That thing was mint and as long as a boat. He sold it for $3000 back in 2004 or 05. I loved it.

 

Highboy tank for a fair price in my opinion. These are hard to find as they are not reproduced.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/p...578636016.html

 

$75, makes me want to buy it and don't even need one.