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Beside the 66 F-250 I also have a 66 Mustang and a 2022 Mach-E. Boy, what a difference! Both are great in their way. I was driving a friends 2022 F-250 Tremor recently. I was deeply impressed about the off-road capability.
I don't want to start an EV vs. ICE discussion. For me it is not vs but and, EV and ICE. Both have their applications and having both is just great.
I’ve got the 18’ F250 KR SD, the 51’ F1 (not driving now due to still accomplishing the front disc, rewire, and the new wood bed install), and…. The 63’ F1.
In driving the 63’ down the same street our house is located on in Cape Cod, both of us commented how much smoother the ride is on this bumpy dippy road while in the 63’ vs the 18’.
Would I jump in and drive anything but the 18’ to Colorado and back…nope. But the old trucks definitely have a great ride, especially considering it’s 60 years old and all original with no mods
I’ve got the 18’ F250 KR SD, the 51’ F1 (not driving now due to still accomplishing the front disc, rewire, and the new wood bed install), and…. The 63’ F1.
In driving the 63’ down the same street our house is located on in Cape Cod, both of us commented how much smoother the ride is on this bumpy dippy road while in the 63’ vs the 18’.
Would I jump in and drive anything but the 18’ to Colorado and back…nope. But the old trucks definitely have a great ride, especially considering it’s 60 years old and all original with no mods
Great set of trucks you have. Yes we have came a long way.
There was a huge difference in these trucks from the 63 that my folks bought new, and the 73 that replaced it 10 years later.
Seems like they did not progress much from 73 - until things like fuel injection came along in the late 80's, and then the really brought on some major improvements.
My brother had a 3/4 ton from the late 80's or early 90's and while it was a good truck, it was terrible on power.
Your '66 is far superior to the newer one. No plastic, or foreign metriq bolt sizes. Bet cheaper to operate too.
My '65 F100 2WD has been my pal for going on 41 yrs. Simple, 300 I-6 (only 4 mos old) No foreign bolts or plastic. I took off the step side body. Replaced it with a 1/2" fab table, put a bottle rack & a Miller welder behind the cab in '87. What can a newer truck do that mine has been a-doin' for so long all ready ?
I'll be so glad when the monthly payments are over !
Your '66 is far superior to the newer one. No plastic, or foreign metriq bolt sizes. Bet cheaper to operate too.
My '65 F100 2WD has been my pal for going on 41 yrs. Simple, 300 I-6 (only 4 mos old) No foreign bolts or plastic. I took off the step side body. Replaced it with a 1/2" fab table, put a bottle rack & a Miller welder behind the cab in '87. What can a newer truck do that mine has been a-doin' for so long all ready ?
I'll be so glad when the monthly payments are over !
The new trucks are safer and get better MPG than the old trucks. In March 1965, I bought a new F100 8' Styleside Pickup 352 .. 3 M/T with overdrive. Sold it in 2009
There is no way today...that I would drive that truck every day, especially in LA LA Lands heavy traffic.
Hi Bill,
I like the older iron. As long as I can still drive (am 73, hoping for 15 more good yrs) my '65 meets my needs. Especially since it is set up for portable welding.
All the best, Pete
For local use, you can get by with an older vehicle just fine. Long distance high speed freeways and highways are another story, hard to beat the comfort of a modern vehicle. The biggest benefit of simple 60's vehicles is that they can be maintained and serviced by a backyard mechanic. Modern vehicles need to be farmed out to expensive dealerships unless you think you can repair these super complicated and super sophisticated vehicles with simple common tools. And if, correction, not if, when an engine light comes on, hold on to your wallet.
