I’m picking up a non-running 1966 F-100 tomorrow, and I want to make sure my buddy’s 20-foot

trailer is big enough for it.

Trailer is 76 inches wide (inside width) and the sides are 13 1/2 inches tall. Truck tires are currently flat, so even if the trailer is wide enough, I’m concerned the fenders may not be high enough to clear the side rails of the trailer.

Anyone here know if I’ll be OK, or should I locate a bigger trailer?

Thanks!

 

Front track width is 64.9 inches. That's the center line of the rims if they are stock. Honestly if it isn't running you should rent a U haul trailer and take a good come-a-long with you. Also that trailer is no where near enough capacity to haul a dead F100.

 

Ford lists the measurement to the outsides of the front fenders as 77.7"

 

The trailer is rated for 7,000 pounds. Will that be a problem?

 

Your 66 F100 weighs about 5,000 pounds or less give or take. If the Payload Capacity is 7,000 pounds and the trailer is 10,000 GVRW; the trailer should handle it... I can’t tell for sure but the fenders look like it’s a double axle trailer. I have an 18 foot 10k deck over trailer that is rated for 7k and it just hauled a 63 F100 4x4 just fine. I wish I could have backed the truck on but access was limited being in the woods.

20 foot Trailer length should be perfect if it’s a long bed. The width could be fine but might be tight- If you need to enter the cab - to help steer the front end - check to make sure the door can open with the trailer sides or expect to crawl through the window (done that before) or steer with the window down. Your attached photo wont load, but I assume it has ramps.

a Come-Along would be best but a lot of work, and you can use a long chain that extends beyond the tow vehicle. I have pulled dead trucks on to trailers with another vehicle or tractor as long as someone can help steer from the cab. The chain should clear the front of the tow vehicle but you will be pulling slightly from the side on an angle. The sides on that trailer may make that more difficult. Consider bringing other air filled rims and tires and switch out the flat tires; or purchase an electric winch and mount it - and then save the winch for the day when you purchase a trailer..

I don’t intend to contradict the other contributor - if it’s a 10,000 GVRW trailer rated with a 7,000 payload capacity, you should be ok. Check the data plate on it. Safely winching and hauling vehicles is a process that requires your full attention. Good luck!

 

I'd say no. rent a car trailer. Or bring a tool box, make it run, and drive it home.

 

5000? My 66 F250 is under 4000.

 

Now that’s awesome and something to be proud of. That trailer should work even better now.

 

F100 is even lighter than F250. Here's Ford's advertised base curb weights. More for V8 and 4-speed and other options.

 

Thanks everyone for all the info. Outside needing to remove the front bumper to clear the side rails of the trailer, everything went smoothly for the short trip home. Eager to dig into it, learn a lot and get this basically free truck back on the road. (Yes, it has doors. They’re in the bed, along with a lot of spare parts)

 

Now the real fun begins. Looks like a nice truck.

 

it has at least 10 years of dirt, moss and slime on it, but overall it is very solid and the only things missing are one set of door hinges and the radio. Took a wet rag and wiped the gunk off a few places and the paint is overall pretty good. Can’t wait to clean it up and dig into it.