Hey "MyDads64" and others...
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Tow(?) for "MyDads64" & others
I had posted a (?) about a 65 250 mpg. But the truck sold before I had a shot at it.
BUT I did find a nice 64 f100 I'm thinking about. How do you like yours? Would this make a acceptable tow vehicle? (V8, 3 spd)?
I know it's not a HD as the 250 but would it be good to tow a tandom trailer with a 63 ford Falcon?
Any opinions would be helpful!
I'm looking for a nice old truck to use as a tow vehicle to haul the above combo as well as (not at the same time) load up my '55 Farmall Cub for the tractor shows.
I also have my eye on a '63 Chevy 3/4 ton, but would like to stay Ford if I can find a nice one.
Let me know what you all think! Are the early F100s heavy duty enough to handle this? I would think they would be a little better at Highway driving (not geared as low?) as the 3/4 tons. But I don't know that much about them.
Any help would be GREAT!!
Guy
BUT I did find a nice 64 f100 I'm thinking about. How do you like yours? Would this make a acceptable tow vehicle? (V8, 3 spd)?
I know it's not a HD as the 250 but would it be good to tow a tandom trailer with a 63 ford Falcon?
Any opinions would be helpful!
I'm looking for a nice old truck to use as a tow vehicle to haul the above combo as well as (not at the same time) load up my '55 Farmall Cub for the tractor shows.
I also have my eye on a '63 Chevy 3/4 ton, but would like to stay Ford if I can find a nice one.
Let me know what you all think! Are the early F100s heavy duty enough to handle this? I would think they would be a little better at Highway driving (not geared as low?) as the 3/4 tons. But I don't know that much about them.
Any help would be GREAT!!
Guy
Last edited by 55cub; 02-02-2004 at 09:32 AM.
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I use my 64 CC short flareside, 292V8, std w/overdrive to pull my 16' equipment trailer with a tractor & impliments on it. I am more confident in the truck since changing the master cylinder for a dual piston one. Also, better performance since changing to Pertronix ignition. I have also pulled the trailer with crushed granite stone on it - loads ranging from 2.7 - 5.4 tons! Quite a load, but it handled it.
#5
The truck appears to be in excellent shape. Engine rebuilt as well.
The breaks are what I would be most concerned about. MyDad64, you said you changed out the master to a twin. Is that an after market item? I am NOT a mechanic and was wondering if you could give me a little more info. I would most likly have someone do it for me due to both lack of knowledge AND time.
The breaks are what I would be most concerned about. MyDad64, you said you changed out the master to a twin. Is that an after market item? I am NOT a mechanic and was wondering if you could give me a little more info. I would most likly have someone do it for me due to both lack of knowledge AND time.
#6
55cub, this URL will give you good guidance on the master cylinder changeout. I used it.
http://www.octm.com/dane/index29.htm
http://www.octm.com/dane/index29.htm
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