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Hello! Thanks for the post. Im guessing the radio was under dash originally? It has what Im assuming is the orig. antenna. As to the gold paint on instrument panel - same question I have with everything - was that an orig. color/option? If you look at the front 'FORD' lettering on the hood it is the same gold. Thanks! P
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Original antenna located on the right cowl panel.
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Any thoughts on the gold instrument panel color? Original? Mentioned the hood lettering is the same gold. The rearview mirror bracket also that same color gold.
When I removed it to replace the windshield seal it did not appear repainted, but Im no expert.
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Thanks ND - no radio, but antenna is there.
Any thoughts on the gold instrument panel color? Original? Mentioned the hood lettering is the same gold. The rearview mirror bracket also that same color gold.
When I removed it to replace the windshield seal it did not appear repainted, but Im no expert.
Any thoughts on the gold instrument panel color? Original? Mentioned the hood lettering is the same gold. The rearview mirror bracket also that same color gold.
When I removed it to replace the windshield seal it did not appear repainted, but Im no expert.
Dashboard would have been painted the same color as the exterior.
If there's no round hole in the dash for the radio, I doubt the antenna is original.
EVERYTHING back then was optional, radio, heater, A/T & 3 M/T with Overdrive, 4 M/T, Flareside & Styleside beds, rear bumpers, spare wheel & the tire, jack and etc. tools.
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I'm no expert on 1957/60's, but the mirror bracket would not have been painted gold originally, which makes the rest of the gold paint on the interior suspect.
Dashboard would have been painted the same color as the exterior.
If there's no round hole in the dash for the radio, I doubt the antenna is original.
EVERYTHING back then was optional, radio, heater, A/T & 3 M/T with Overdrive, 4 M/T, Flareside & Styleside beds, rear bumpers, spare wheel & the tire, jack and etc. tools.
Dashboard would have been painted the same color as the exterior.
If there's no round hole in the dash for the radio, I doubt the antenna is original.
EVERYTHING back then was optional, radio, heater, A/T & 3 M/T with Overdrive, 4 M/T, Flareside & Styleside beds, rear bumpers, spare wheel & the tire, jack and etc. tools.
Thanks for the Help!
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There's no doubt that in those days trucks were considered "work" vehicles and the larger ones usually had even less "creature comforts". That is what makes your F250 so unique. It just occurred to me that perhaps the original owner of your truck may have been handicapped in some way and ordered it to accommodate his lack of mobility. Thus, nothing extravagant like a radio!
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I would think thats a fair possibility. Some of the wise men here abouts think maybe it could have been bought with a camper in mind - another theory those Kansas flat-landers (guy I got it from bought it in Wichita) have a lot of ground to cover without much need to shift for hills/curves with a load. It is a curious vehicle. The "DSO" axle (ref ND VIN plate ID) is something I want to get to understand better. The stack of leaf springs is impressive front and back as well.
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Here's an original radio that the dummy was talking about.
https://www.ebay.com/i/190887339119?chn=ps&dispItem=1
If you don't have one, it requires cutting holes in the dash. Not for the faint of heart! Developes character.
The original instrument cluster would have been white. Here's a pic of one from Evil bay Vintage Ford 57 58 59 60 F100 Truck Instrument Cluster and Instrument Bezel | eBay
I still think you have an awesome truck.
https://www.ebay.com/i/190887339119?chn=ps&dispItem=1
If you don't have one, it requires cutting holes in the dash. Not for the faint of heart! Developes character.
The original instrument cluster would have been white. Here's a pic of one from Evil bay Vintage Ford 57 58 59 60 F100 Truck Instrument Cluster and Instrument Bezel | eBay
I still think you have an awesome truck.
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Here's an original radio that the dummy was talking about.
https://www.ebay.com/i/190887339119?chn=ps&dispItem=1
If you don't have one, it requires cutting holes in the dash. Not for the faint of heart! Developes character.
The original instrument cluster would have been white. Here's a pic of one from Evil bay Vintage Ford 57 58 59 60 F100 Truck Instrument Cluster and Instrument Bezel eBay
I still think you have an awesome truck.
https://www.ebay.com/i/190887339119?chn=ps&dispItem=1
If you don't have one, it requires cutting holes in the dash. Not for the faint of heart! Developes character.
The original instrument cluster would have been white. Here's a pic of one from Evil bay Vintage Ford 57 58 59 60 F100 Truck Instrument Cluster and Instrument Bezel eBay
I still think you have an awesome truck.
Thanks Again!
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Have you thought about getting a master parts catalog or a shop manual for it? They are pricey for an original printed copy but can be had reasonably on CD. They have more info than you will ever use.
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hood letters white and the hood side badges red it the background area and the F100 letters.
Have you thought about getting a master parts catalog or a shop manual for it? They are pricey for an original printed copy but can be had reasonably on CD. They have more info than you will ever use.
Have you thought about getting a master parts catalog or a shop manual for it? They are pricey for an original printed copy but can be had reasonably on CD. They have more info than you will ever use.
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Update
Painted it. Linex bed.
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