Well, after months of prying and working on him... My neighbor finally agreed to sell me his truck. He offered it to me for what he bought it for, $2500. I know that's more than what most of the guys on here thought it was worth, but I had to do it! I couldn't let this truck go! I am not looking to sell it and make money, I bought it to make memories and enjoy. Also, I didn't think that was too bad because he did redo the entire brake system, he told me that he would clean it off but I could store it in his garage, and he told me with Christmas coming up that I could pay for it over a few months. All of that was worth the extra for me. I gave him a little bit of money for it already, so the truck is mine! I am very excited to get the truck back on the road, and actually enjoy it! I am ready to just work on cleaning it up and getting the lights working. This will be a father-son project. Well, one of many! My brother and father are both very excited to fix it up, and it should help fill the hole we have from selling our '66!

I am ordering my LMC Truck catalog today, but I was wondering if there were any good websites for parts and even just info about the truck? Just any good F100 sites in general! I am making a list of what the truck will need, and will be asking plenty of questions!

I crawled all around the truck and the only rust that I see is the bottom of the rear fenders. I checked doors, crawled all underneath, I checked the cab, I checked the front fenders. The truck seems very solid!

 

You've given your neighbor some money, do you have the title? Understand you are excited about a "new" truck but be careful!

You will want to order the 1963 FORD Truck Shop Manual, either a paper reprint or on CD. A Motors repair manual from the 1950s has good basic information and troubleshooting too. Also a Parts manual. The 61-64 years have lots of "orphan" parts and running changes that makes locating parts a hassle.

Remember, "nobody" knows (or wants) to work on stuff that goes back this far. NAPA and Autozone counterfolk won't be much help locating part numbers. Some, but not much. So you're on your own for a lot of this stuff.

 

I do not have the title and am not worried about it at the moment, he is a very trustworthy guy and he is true to his word. I know that it is not truly mine until the title is in my name, but I am not worried about that going south. In fact, he is fine with me taking the truck to storage or wherever I need it to go and he is willing to sign the title over to me before I am finished paying. I am in no hurry to move the truck though.

I will look into getting that shop manual. I know tracking down parts can be difficult. We have many classic cars, so this isn't my first rodeo by any means. I am very mechanically inclined, so I am not too worried about things! I am hoping that the forum will be helpful in trying to help me figure things out. The important thing is, this will make for a fun project!

 

Good deal. The FTE archives alone are a treasure trove of info, and this is just one website. Dennis Carpenter is another popular catalog for F100 parts, and Mac's, and a few others.

 

I will poke my head around in the archives! I enjoy just learning about things! Thanks for the tips!

 

Another "trick" I use is searching specific website with the site function on Google searchbar it goes something like this for example, at the H.A.M.B forums:

63 Ford f100 site:jalopyjournal.com

Brings up everything specific to your rig and will keep ya busy. Have fun, and be safe!

 

I appreciate the suggestion! I am looking right now!

 

Awesome Score! Love the patina!

 

Thank you! I love the patina too! In fact, he asked if I was going to repaint it and I said no and told him I would wash and wax it and keep it the way it is! I might eventually decide to actually restore it and make it look brand new again, but for now I plan to do the little things and drive it. I am a big fan of cars that have patina or character as I like to say.

 

I have a 1960 Dodge as well. I was going to clear coat it, however I used Maguires "Ultimate Compound" and followed with their Tech Wax 2.0 and she came out AWESOME! Even my mechanic thought I had her clearcoated. I used an orbital polisher, and it was Very Easy. Just thought I would pass that along!
Patrick

 

Thanks for that tip! I have a few classics and that will come in handy on more than just the truck for me!

 

Here are a few website that I suggest, that always seems to have monthly sells and are more than willing to send you a free catalog.
MACs Antique Auto Parts - Classic & Antique Ford Parts - Macs Auto Parts
Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop
Dennis Carpenter Ford Car, F-100 Pickup Truck, 8N, 9N Tractor and Cushman Scooter Restoration Parts
are just a few: Be careful if you use a website called NPD (National Parts Depot) as they use a same part number for different years, and when you get the part, it doesn't fit and their return policy sucks.

I have a 62 F100 shortbed, and I find you can get a lot parts at local auto parts, like Autozone, Advance Auto Parts, and Napa.

Good luck with your project.

Cazman1955