I picked up a new truck over the weekend. I was very excited but feeling a bit overwhelmed now. Per the previous owner the engine is rebuilt and the transmission was converted to automatic. The front has power brakes and the suspension seems to be lowered other than this I do not have that much info. Motor is a 289. Any help with what im dealing with is greatly appreciated. I picked up an EZ wire kit. Hoping to get this wired And running soon.

 

Great start to a really cool ride.

 

Congrats! Have fun with it.

 

Do not feel overwhelmed, as you're in a Lot Better shape w/ your Orphan Years Truck than the Majority that have had to finish what a F.O. had started.
The 289c.i. engine was not available in '58, or was what is more than likely the matching C4 Auto-Trans attached to it.
Your '58s ride height definitely looks to be Lowered, as my '58 Merc M-100 rides much Higher than yours.
Her Power Brakes are of the converted verity as I see a Dual Stage Master Brake Cylinder, which is more than likely from a late '60s or early '70s Mustang.
You'd have been better off w/ an OME Wiring Loom, as then all you'd have to have to do is follow the Original FoMoCo Wiring Diagram instead of attempting to puzzle out an After Market Wiring Loom.

 

I love these trucks, some of the easiest trucks ever to work on.
I do not see a brake booster.
Good luck and keep those pictures coming!!

 

hey Col thanks for the support. You mentioned a 58. I thought I had a 60 does something point to it being a 58.?

 

It's a 60 hood and 59-60 front fenders. You might want to post your vin plate info and you can find out a lot.

 

Plate attached

 

F10 = F100.

J = 223 1V I-6.

0 = 1960.

K = Kansas City MO Assembly Plant.

60781 = 1960 Numerical Sequence of Assembly, the trucks specific serial number.

118" Wheelbase.

VM: V = / M = Corinthian White.

F100 2WD .. 5,000 lbs. GVWR

16H = Assembled August (H) 16, 1960.

F = Borg-Warner T-98 4 Speed Manual Transmission.

02 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.89-1 / 3,300 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

126 net HP @ 4,000 RPM

 

Thanks all. I currently do not have a fan for the radiator. Would any fan fit? Or should I be looking for a mustang fan since it is a 289 block?

 

Is there anyone in Phoenix Az area that is willing to help me wire this beast? Let me know please. I would appreciate it and of course there be something in it for the trouble.

 

Hi All,
Is anyone able to tell me if I am missing wires or may I have a different manufacturer steering column?

 

I'd go electric pusher fan. You would be surprised how little they actually run and it frees up a few ponies.

 

i found the following but can't seem to figure it out?


I can't seem to figure out the red wire?
I think it goes:
white/blue -parking right
green/white - parking left
green- right turn signal
yellow- left turn signal
blue- flasher
red- red???

 

Anyone have experience with this 6 wire turn signal is the above correct? Guessing red is brakes found this other diagram