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I’m looking at buying a 1965 Ford Condor. Is it even actually a Ford, or who produced these? Is it the P500 chassis? It’s got a 300i6/C3 combo, would that have been OEM?
Included in the few photos is the front missing a panel and the grill is messed up, does anywhere sell parts where I could get those new?
I can turn wrenches paired with a YouTube video… still learning to be intuitive without the help, would there be any manuals to buy for this? I used to have a 79’ F250 and the manuals for wrenching on that were awesome. (Never wanted to sell it, but someone wrecked me and it was totaled)
Do y’all see anything concerning? Any idea how hard it’d be to DIY finish the interior?
Yes, the Condor used the P500 chassis. The 300 was probably original as 1965 was the first year for that engine. C3? Not so sure it would have that as a C3 was a very light transmission introduced in the early 1970's for use in compact cars like the Ford Pinto, Fairmont, Capri, Mustang and Thunderbird with 2.3L and Merkur XR4Ti. Stock transmission behind a 300 in 1965 could have been the Cruise-O-Matic. If you can take a picture of the bottom of the transmission oil pan that might help ID it unless you are certain it's a C3. It can bolt to a 300 but it's far from ideal for a motorhome.
The seats are made by Bostrom.
I believe the grille comes from the F800/1100, T700/950 lines. The center grille seems to not be available anyplace I can find.
As far as fixing up the rest of it I'll let you decide. Looks like a lot of work but it might be worth it for the fun. Personally, that plastic fuel filter makes me nervous. I'd eliminate that about first thing if it was me.
Ford produced the chassis and drivetrain as well as the grille. The motorhome body would have been a Condor install once Ford delivered the chassis.
Lots of things to consider when attempting a project like this. First and foremost is that most CAN NOT be repaired from the inside. Many still do it that way but are only asking for trouble. Another important fact is that the interior is what keeps these things from falling apart. Every wall and cabinet is where it is for a reason and once you decide to change things, all bets are off. They are nothing like modern motor homes or travel trailers. It's actually mind boggling how some have lasted as long as they did.
Now having said all that, looks like could be a fun project. Check out my build thread for a preview of what you can expect https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...a-rebuild.html No doubt was a fun project. Turns heads everywhere we go and swore would never do again. Some of us never learn as my next project is about to get underway. A 50yr old 26' class C built on the F350 chassis. All original yet will still be a complete tear down and plan to stretch a good foot and a half. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ow-i-know.html
welcome to this site.
trans wise it's more likely a C4 , finding parts that's almost forgetaboutit . almost everything will mean bone yard shopping ,custom making, inside Luan plywood is still easy to find at the box stores
good luck
[QUOTE=charlie g;21635010]welcome to this site.
trans wise it's more likely a C4 /QUOTE]
Right, 240-300 in light duties got the new C-4, but being a 1 1/4 ton it may have come with the MX.
Well, I am first and foremost, a cabinet maker and carpenter, so for me...I see an awesome blank canvas to do a really cool and elegant build with modern materials and upgrades on the inside while keeping the cool looking outside as close to original as possible...IMHO. That said, I suspect that AZSCAWPION has some good insight into what problems might arise from too much moving things around, so I would take that to heart. If the price is right, and you have a realistic budget and skills, I would go for it. Just remember rule number one...it always takes longer and cost more than you think.
I believe the grille comes from the F800/1100, T700/950 lines.
Very similar in styling, however, the grille is pirated from the '63-'69 N series short conventional. Kelson Engineering simply cut off the wrap around ends for a flush fit.
Are you 4Imprint certain? Here's the page showing that. Center grille section is the exact same part number - C1TB-8200-A. But what I noticed was the N seems to have left and right grille panels that 'wraparound' while the Large F & T series is flatter with no particular wraparound. Maybe their drawing doesn't represent the short conventional? Definitely seeing some differences between the first drawing and the motorhome so not quite right I agree.
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