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You might want to read these first.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A CLASSIC FORD TRUCK: Part 1 - Ford Trucks
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A CLASSIC FORD TRUCK: Part 2 - Ford Trucks
But go ahead and buy it and show us some pics!
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Some good info there Joe. While I'm not totally new to the car/truck hobby, everyone can use a reminder or two, especially model/year specific, every now and again.
I have always been a Ford fan and started with a "51" 4 door my dad gave me when I was 14. The car was 13 years old at the time. My next, the same year, I bought from my brother-in-law, a "53" business coupe. I wish I could tell you what happened to them. I believe I sold them to older friends who had their license. I graduated in "66" and started working in a local Ford garage as an apprentice. I bought a "35" 3 window coupe from one of my fellow mechanics. $400 dollars! Can you imagine? I followed that with a "64 1/2" Mustang and a "66" Fairlane GT. Then the military called.
I have had a lot more cars and trucks since then, but I think you get my point. That said, I believe I made at least one major mistake or failed to check one major point on every purchase of a used car I have ever made. It wasn't all bad, but it sure wasn't all good.
I have always been a Ford fan and started with a "51" 4 door my dad gave me when I was 14. The car was 13 years old at the time. My next, the same year, I bought from my brother-in-law, a "53" business coupe. I wish I could tell you what happened to them. I believe I sold them to older friends who had their license. I graduated in "66" and started working in a local Ford garage as an apprentice. I bought a "35" 3 window coupe from one of my fellow mechanics. $400 dollars! Can you imagine? I followed that with a "64 1/2" Mustang and a "66" Fairlane GT. Then the military called.
I have had a lot more cars and trucks since then, but I think you get my point. That said, I believe I made at least one major mistake or failed to check one major point on every purchase of a used car I have ever made. It wasn't all bad, but it sure wasn't all good.
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From: Rockingham, VA
Some good info there Joe. While I'm not totally new to the car/truck hobby, everyone can use a reminder or two, especially model/year specific, every now and again.
I have always been a Ford fan and started with a "51" 4 door my dad gave me when I was 14. The car was 13 years old at the time. My next, the same year, I bought from my brother-in-law, a "53" business coupe. I wish I could tell you what happened to them. I believe I sold them to older friends who had their license. I graduated in "66" and started working in a local Ford garage as an apprentice. I bought a "35" 3 window coupe from one of my fellow mechanics. $400 dollars! Can you imagine? I followed that with a "64 1/2" Mustang and a "66" Fairlane GT. Then the military called.
I have had a lot more cars and trucks since then, but I think you get my point. That said, I believe I made at least one major mistake or failed to check one major point on every purchase of a used car I have ever made. It wasn't all bad, but it sure wasn't all good.
I have always been a Ford fan and started with a "51" 4 door my dad gave me when I was 14. The car was 13 years old at the time. My next, the same year, I bought from my brother-in-law, a "53" business coupe. I wish I could tell you what happened to them. I believe I sold them to older friends who had their license. I graduated in "66" and started working in a local Ford garage as an apprentice. I bought a "35" 3 window coupe from one of my fellow mechanics. $400 dollars! Can you imagine? I followed that with a "64 1/2" Mustang and a "66" Fairlane GT. Then the military called.
I have had a lot more cars and trucks since then, but I think you get my point. That said, I believe I made at least one major mistake or failed to check one major point on every purchase of a used car I have ever made. It wasn't all bad, but it sure wasn't all good.
Let us know whether you buy the one you're looking at. This site is full of people who can help you take it from there.
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The correct answer is "buy"! Every time I passed on a truck (that was a good deal of course) I kicked myself later.
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Don't know that I'm ready to say that yet, Joe. I had to email the owner this morning and ask a couple questions I had forgotten to ask while I was with him. Let's say I have bought a lot of cars and know what I want this time. Past that, I am just as prone to a bad deal today as I was 40 years ago.
Walt, I have to say I agree with that thought process. I can think of a couple I let go for one reason or another. A 1974 De Tomaso Pantera comes to mind. Would you believe, off a used car lot for $3800.00.
Walt, I have to say I agree with that thought process. I can think of a couple I let go for one reason or another. A 1974 De Tomaso Pantera comes to mind. Would you believe, off a used car lot for $3800.00.
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