Might be looking at a 72 cc f600 just waiting on more info from the seller. Still dont have any pics or info other than its a 330 and needs brake work. This would be my first big truck and I am worried about parts availability.

Main goal would be for occasional yard work and hauling a car trailer. I dont know if its 2wd or 4wd yet. Are there 4wd conversions using more modern axles? Would be nice to do that along with a more modern braking system for the rare mountain drive to grab a project car.

Anything to look for specifically on these trucks?

Thanks

 

Brake parts other than drums can be found at NAPA. Drums are almost impossible to find according to other posts here.

Unlikely it would be a 4x4, as that could* be an aftermarket conversion done for a utility company or something similar.

What to look for? Tires, wheels, brakes, springs, spring pads and mounts, pins, bushings, frames, steering linkage, steering box, two speed axle shifting, transmission shifting, transmission staying gear, engine running/leaking/smoking, rust, rats in the headliner, horn, windows, door locks, ashtray, seat adjustment, fuel tank and lines.

It's old, it's worn and some things will be worn out.

*corrected comment, see next post

 

1971 was the first year that FoMoCo offered the F600 with factory installed 4WD. Previous years were all conversions, as will be some 1971 and later.

Most of these 4WD conversions were performed by Marmon-Herrington, located in Indianapolis IN. Should have plaques on the dash to show how it's operated.

1964/72 F600 front drum brakes could be 14" x 2 1/2" or 15" x 3."

1971/72 F600 rear drum brakes could be: 15" x 5" or 15" x 6" or 16 1/2" x 4 1/2."

Warranty Plate located on the left door face below the latch, post a pic of it, or post the VIN and all the codes stamped on it.

Once the VIN is decoded, you'll know if this is an F600 or not. Some people confuse F600's with LN600's, some people confuse F600's with C600's, that are tilt cabs.

What does CC refer to? If Crew Cab, this is either a FoMoCo conversion from a Regular Cab, or a Crown Coach or another aftermarket body maker conversion from a Regular Cab.

If CC refers to Custom Cab, I have no further questions.

 

Cc stands for crew cab just waiting on pics from the guy.

Thanks for the info on the brakes! How well do these trucks stop with a load?

 

Here is how to post pic's on FTE

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ure-guide.html

Here is one way by "Axracer"

Do you have digital pix of your truck from digital camera or phone on your computer? If so it is easy to add them to a post (assuming the file is not too large). Find the pic on your computer and leave it open while you come here in another window. Compose a post, click where you want the pic to appear in the post. Click on the picture icon at the top of the posting box (looks like a postcard with mountains and sun) A dialog box will open asking if you want to drag a pic onto the box or browse your computer to find it. If you have the pic open, go there, right click anywhere on the pic and chose copy from the menu. Come back to your post and right click on the box. Select paste from the menu. Your picture should appear (it may take a few seconds to load) in the box. Now left click on the insert button.
If the stars all aligned your picture should now be in your post window. Select post to have it appear on the forum or repeat to add more pix. Some cameras make huge files these days that are larger than the forum limits. You may need to resize or resample the picture and save the smaller file version with whatever picture editing software came with your picture taking device before you can post it.

Oh! and welcome to FTE and the old truck madness.

 

On the flat, they stop fine the first time. OK the second time. They do stop the 3rd time. The 4th time they will stop, if something doesn't stop them first.

On a hill, you start down slow in a low gear with the two speed in low and you DO NOT shift the two speed, and you hold it within a 7 to 10 MPH range with the brakes. Not riding the brakes, just bring it down 7 to 10 MPH, let it build, repeat.

By stopping fine, I mean that from 60 MPH on the flat you ought to be able to stop a full load in about 500 ft. So give yourself 1000.