First time Ford owner
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First time Ford owner
About a month ago I bought a 1975 F100 Custom. 360 Auto 2x4 Its in very nice condition. Its a Nevada vehicle, so there isn't much rust. Proof is on the title of previous title state.
I drive hot shot and found it in a guys barn about 6 weeks ago. He said he only uses it to go get his mail. I asked to buy it and he said sure. The man was in his 80's and had several other vehicles and didn't need it.
Ive been looking for a pick up cheap for a few years... all I ever find is rusted out junkers... the nice trucks are over 15k. Originally I figured I could use the F100 as a general use pick up, and it would make a good one for that.
Then I got it home, did some research on this forum and realized that I got a nice classic truck and should be treated as such. I might use it to go get a few sheets of plywood and bags of mulch, but that's about it.
The things I have done so far,
Changed all fluids.
Cleaned and waxed. Paint isnt original, but its in OK shape.
Adjusted carb and timed. There was a pretty new distributor on it. It was probably farmer timed by hand.
Ignition wiring was marginal at best, so I replaced that. I made my own harness.
I need to get,
Tires. Not sure what kind I should get... A/T or G/T?
Shocks
Things I would get in the future.
Headers
Duals or side pipes. Always wanted a vehicle with side pipes.
I drive hot shot and found it in a guys barn about 6 weeks ago. He said he only uses it to go get his mail. I asked to buy it and he said sure. The man was in his 80's and had several other vehicles and didn't need it.
Ive been looking for a pick up cheap for a few years... all I ever find is rusted out junkers... the nice trucks are over 15k. Originally I figured I could use the F100 as a general use pick up, and it would make a good one for that.
Then I got it home, did some research on this forum and realized that I got a nice classic truck and should be treated as such. I might use it to go get a few sheets of plywood and bags of mulch, but that's about it.
The things I have done so far,
Changed all fluids.
Cleaned and waxed. Paint isnt original, but its in OK shape.
Adjusted carb and timed. There was a pretty new distributor on it. It was probably farmer timed by hand.
Ignition wiring was marginal at best, so I replaced that. I made my own harness.
I need to get,
Tires. Not sure what kind I should get... A/T or G/T?
Shocks
Things I would get in the future.
Headers
Duals or side pipes. Always wanted a vehicle with side pipes.
Hotshot
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Sounds like a great find. Especially for something in Pa. The 360 was a good engine, but not exactly a hot rod. The upside is, most of the rest of that engine family are hot rod engines and parts are everywhere. Check the folks in the Older, Classic and Antique Truck section. I'm guessing you'll find more info than you need.
Don't forget to check out your state chapter too.
Sounds like a great find. Especially for something in Pa. The 360 was a good engine, but not exactly a hot rod. The upside is, most of the rest of that engine family are hot rod engines and parts are everywhere. Check the folks in the Older, Classic and Antique Truck section. I'm guessing you'll find more info than you need.
Don't forget to check out your state chapter too.
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I did score 4 Goodyear Wranglers for 65 each new, so that's what I'm going to use. Cant pass up that price.
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