f100 vs f250 differences
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f100 vs f250 differences
Hi all,
I've been wanting an old Ford truck for several years now (about as long as I've been lurking on here) and am finally in a spot where I could get one. I'm going to be checking out what's advertised as a 1961 f250 tomorrow. A friend opined that the ride height looks a bit low for an f250, which made me wonder what the differences are that would distinguish an f250 from an f100 in that year. (Of course, my friend's a devotee of that other motor vehicle company that starts with C).
If you desire to throw in general buying / shopping advice I'd definitely appreciate that as well. I am aware of some of the potential issues with a unibody and wouldn't be planning on filling the bed with tons of gravel or anything. The guy claims to have fixed all rust spots, but I'm going to especially give the torque box a real good eyeballing.
Thanks,
Justin
(Oh yes, I know, if I buy it pics or it didn't happen.)
I've been wanting an old Ford truck for several years now (about as long as I've been lurking on here) and am finally in a spot where I could get one. I'm going to be checking out what's advertised as a 1961 f250 tomorrow. A friend opined that the ride height looks a bit low for an f250, which made me wonder what the differences are that would distinguish an f250 from an f100 in that year. (Of course, my friend's a devotee of that other motor vehicle company that starts with C).
If you desire to throw in general buying / shopping advice I'd definitely appreciate that as well. I am aware of some of the potential issues with a unibody and wouldn't be planning on filling the bed with tons of gravel or anything. The guy claims to have fixed all rust spots, but I'm going to especially give the torque box a real good eyeballing.
Thanks,
Justin
(Oh yes, I know, if I buy it pics or it didn't happen.)
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F100's have 5 lug wheels on a 5.50" bolt circle, F250's have 8 lug wheels on a 6.50" bolt circle.
All 1961/64 F100/250's have leaf spring front suspension. Uni's are 1961/63 F100/250 2WD's.
P-51: What's the engine, a Rolls Royce-Merlin or a Packard-Merlin?
Packard built over 55,000 during WWII, simplifying the design making them easier to build.
All 1961/64 F100/250's have leaf spring front suspension. Uni's are 1961/63 F100/250 2WD's.
P-51: What's the engine, a Rolls Royce-Merlin or a Packard-Merlin?
Packard built over 55,000 during WWII, simplifying the design making them easier to build.
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Thanks NumberDummy, that’ll help me out.
The coolest “mustang” is the XP82 twin mustang, and I believe that’s got counterrotating Rolls Royces. Hope to see that one in Oshkosh this year.
The coolest “mustang” is the XP82 twin mustang, and I believe that’s got counterrotating Rolls Royces. Hope to see that one in Oshkosh this year.
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I've attended the EAA fly-in in Oshkosh by gosh several times.
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