thank you for confirming.

 

...You're welcome. It looks like the hanger bracket for the reservoir bag is still on your left side apron. The hoses and bag probably burned up in the fire.

 

Oh…that would be wear the fluid goes. I was wondering about that.

 

I can remember the fun and excitement I felt when I brought my truck home and started tearing it apart. You're going to have fun and learn alot. But there will be some frustration as well. You've made a good start on your library. You can never have enough information. So get on the phone and get (free) parts catalogs on order from (among many others) National Parts Depot 1948-1979 F-Series Trucks, Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts, Mac's 1948-2014 Ford Pick-up Parts. ... You'll get plenty more suggestions here. Also get a copy of the Jim Osborn 1965 Ford Truck Body/Interior Assembly Manual. I know your truck is a '66, but there is very little difference between the two years ($18 from Mac's) and the engineering drawings, part numbers, and assembly pictures are incredibly useful. If you really get into the part numbers and engineering drawings thing, there's always the 1964 - 1972 Ford Parts and Accessories Manual available on Windows CD for $30 or in paper format just the way the dealer parts man used it back in the day for big bucks. When you get the parts catalogs, that will be another weekend shot when you realize what's available in wiring diagrams, literature, special tools, etc. Look around and see if you can locate any junk yards within reasonable driving distance that still have any trucks available to either buy as a donor or a source for cannibalization. Sadly, those parts sources are getting tougher and tougher to find. You're going to have to decide what level of restoration or modification you want to or are willing to aim for. If you want power front disc brakes and power steering, that's where buying a later model donor truck from a junk yard or some farmer with a derelict can be an invaluable money saver. Plenty of advise on that subject available here as well. You'll want to think over if you want to rebuild the engine that's in the truck or buy a crate engine. Same for the transmission. A stock electrical system or a modernized one with Pertronix distributor and coil? What do you want to do with the truck? Will it be a working truck hauling fire wood or a pleasure truck for you to show or go to the fast food restaurant in? This last part may help decide which transmission you choose and what differential gearing. Remember to keep all the factory hardware in bags that are precisely labeled and along with your pictures so that in 18 months you can open the bag and know what it is and where it goes. Lots to think about, but that's part of the fun. Just think, you will have learned so much from this restoration that you'll just have to do another one!

 

Thank you very much. That’s a lot of helpful information. This weekend was about clean up and making a game plan. I want to get it running to have a better understanding of what it needs.

You’re right, I have already learned a ton of information already. I figured I’ll post build pics here and start new threads for questions.

 

Crispy! Enjoy the ride and keep posting pics and updates. This forum and community has been really great as I've started my project. Looking forward to seeing your progress!

 

Thank you. I’m sure I’ll learn a few things from your thread. I will keep posting and asking a lot questions.

 

This forum has been a great help to me and im sure you will find it the same . Best of luck on your project !!!!!!!

 

Thank you!! I look forward to the guidance especially after the next pics I’m posting.

 

More treasures to find. I won’t be able to trace any wire back.

 

A worthy endeavor! I would add that you shouldn't discard any parts unless you know you have appropriate replacements that fit and work. The MPC and assembly books will be a huge help with identification. Be sure to use the search bar on FTE as there's been heaps of well executed builds to learn from! Don't forget to always post photos on here too! LOL

 

Very wise suggestion. The one part I have tossed is the instrument panel since was burned by the fire. The truck came with a replacement that I can run my new wiring from.

Thank you for the suggestions. I truly appreciate any insight.

 

First new pieces!!

 

Inch by inch, it’s a cinch.

 

Definitely!!