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I see that they are asking 160,000 pesos for it. That would be about $8622.88. Pretty steep but it would be unique here and probably a good shop/delivery vehicle for someone in a business related to Ford trucks. Panel trucks make great rolling billboards.
I see that they are asking 160,000 pesos for it. That would be about $8622.88. Pretty steep but it would be unique here and probably a good shop/delivery vehicle for someone in a business related to Ford trucks. Panel trucks make great rolling billboards.
That’s what I am thinking too! I bet I could get him down to 140-150k pesos.
The LWB chassis is 133" and the SWB chassis is 117" (reference) so it's likely that this vehicle uses a standard SWB pick-up truck frame. For further analysis, one can consult the body builders layout book. The 1976 SWB diagram is here. It says that the SWB is actually 116.8. There should be enough data here to determine whether what you have is the same as a SWB pickup frame from '73 to '79.
It's interesting that they put a code on the door tag for FRENOS=BRAKES. Our tags don't give info on brakes. But yet they neglected to include the wheelbase. Tag also shows a code for VESTIDURA... which translates to CLOTHING? Perhaps that is for either a trim package or seat upholstery?
It appears it used to have A/C... looks like a compressor bracket there, and appears you can see vents from the back door view. One would assume it's AC was likely aftermarket or dealer installed since there's no opening where the factory AC box would have been. Having AC in Mexico in the 70's was likely quite the luxury!
I do not see heater hoses or a blower motor. Did cars in Mexico come with them? I would think they would at least want it for a defog.
I'm guessing that's the voltage regulator positioned aft of the battery. I wonder what that other little black box is next to the regulator?
It's interesting that they put a code on the door tag for FRENOS=BRAKES. Our tags don't give info on brakes. But yet they neglected to include the wheelbase. Tag also shows a code for VESTIDURA... which translates to CLOTHING? Perhaps that is for either a trim package or seat upholstery?
It appears it used to have A/C... looks like a compressor bracket there, and appears you can see vents from the back door view. One would assume it's AC was likely aftermarket or dealer installed since there's no opening where the factory AC box would have been. Having AC in Mexico in the 70's was likely quite the luxury!
I do not see heater hoses or a blower motor. Did cars in Mexico come with them? I would think they would at least want it for a defog.
I'm guessing that's the voltage regulator positioned aft of the battery. I wonder what that other little black box is next to the regulator?
I was also wondering what that other black box is for. It is no longer connected to anything. The original invouce also shows the engine serial number which USA titles don’t have.
Thanks for your compliments. I imagine there will be a few interesting things I find out as I move farther along with this. One example is the driver side rear door. Do you see that little rectangular panel in the middle of the door? That’s actually a cover that rotates upward exposing a foothold complete with rubber step pad in order to load baggage on the roof!
Thanks for your compliments. I imagine there will be a few interesting things I find out as I move farther along with this. One example is the driver side rear door. Do you see that little rectangular panel in the middle of the door? That’s actually a cover that rotated upward exposing a foothold complete with rubber step pad in order to load baggage on the roof!
What rear side window rubber weatherstripping could I use to replace that existing one in order to give a refresh paint job? Any recognize it without me having to remove it (and damage it) to find out?
What rear side window rubber weatherstripping could I use to replace that existing one in order to give a refresh paint job? Any recognize it without me having to remove it (and damage it) to find out?
Also the rear bumper seems huge! Should I replace it? With what?
It also appears they did not use the typical Ford solenoid. It looks to be about half the size, wire connections are on top and bottom, and it looks like the wire leaving the solenoid and heading to the starter is kinda skimpy!
Too bad there's no badging on the sides. It doesn't have B100 letters on the side where we would have F100 letters. I wonder if it did have them earlier in life. That would be cool.
For upgrades, I likely wouldn't do much. I kinda like things to be as close to original as feasible. I'd put some AC back in it for sure. I'm guessing it already has front disc brakes since there's a vacuum booster... although I suppose it could still have drums in the front. When you replace the carpet, go with a new pad under it if there's not one there already.
The box under the hood on the driver side... is that someone's tool box they mounted in there?
Yes, I see front discs now... didn't notice them earlier.
Yeah that bumper looks a little odd... but the one on the yellow truck looks even more odd. I wonder if a step bumper from an Econoline would look better.
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