Happened upon this beauty. It needs all new sheet metal as it has some serious rot but a rare find. If you know where I can find some front fenders and cab steps it would be appreciated. Was advertised as an F850 so I was pretty excited when I read the vin tag. Looking forward to getting into this one.

 

Nice find! Cool to see the hood scoop and all parts still on it. You probably won't find the steps. But just keep an eye out for any big ford step as they are pretty close, just need to be trimmed to fit under the cab.

 

Will do. Thanks for the heads up.

 

A few more photos

 

All intact air cleaner. I have searched for years for a photo of that and there it is.

I see factory air brakes. Original mirror brackets. Optional big truck horn rim. Super duty only radiator.

When are you going to pick it up?

 

F00 = F1000 (gas).

Q = 477 4V

0 = 1960.

U = Louisville KY Assembly Plant.

17741 = 1960 Numerical Sequence of Assembly, the trucks specific serial number.

144" Wheelbase.

S = Special Order Color.

F000 = F1000 (gas), 31,000 lbs. GVWR

31M = Assembled December (M) 31, 1959.

Q = Spicer model 5756-B 5 Speed Direct.

63 = Two Speed Rear Axle (Could be an Eaton or Timken) / 6.14/8.36 / 23,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

31,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

222 net HP @ 3,200 RPM

111609:

11 = Boston MA Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

1609 = Domestic Special Order number, truck special ordered by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."

> Local Los Angeles truck dismantlers yard has a pair of NOS 1957/60 F700/1100 front fenders. Fenders have surface rust after sitting in a shed for 40+ years.

Yard will not ship, you'll have to pick them up.

 

This donor sits in a South Dakota yard if you're willing to travel. Our friend thundersnow70 has the details. He already snapped up the 22.5s. Stu

 

Sorry just now seeing this reply. Stu, I would love to pick up the entire front end. What parts are avaialble? I am definitely willing to travel.

 

The man to talk to is Thundersnow70. I'll text him to have him drop by, or you can private message him but I think my text should do it. Stu

 

Mark texted me back this morning on his way to work. Said he'd check in here this evening. Stu

 

Iirc that truck was at C & H, U Pull It in South Sioux City NE. 402 494 8208. I'm pretty sure the front clip was pretty bad, rust and dents etc. Might be worth a call. Maybe they could send some pics to ya. I have no idea when I will get back. Its NOT a short drive for me but I get down there from time to time. Also check Eau Claire WS CL. Search OLD FIRE TRUCK. Its a F850. The guy wont sell parts, only entire truck. Hope this helps!

And nice score on the F1000

 

Thanks for the info. That is awesome. Will follow up and let you know what I find out.

 

Old fire truck looks like a 61 or newer.

Will call on the orange one tomorrow.

 

Isn't this the next generation body style? Are the fenders the same?

https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/cto/5834869735.html

 

ND - do you have the info on where to contact for the fenders in LA. Would like to run down and pick them up. Thanks