Well I bought a 62 econoline PU. The good news is it runs really good. Biggest probelm mechanically is that it is really hard to Steer. Anyone know anything about the steering gear in these.
As with most of these the tailgate is rusted but repairable. It is short though and does not come all the way to the top. Is that an orig tail gate?
Bed is 90% good. Lots of rust but can be salvaged. Looking for ideas.
The other areas are gages. All are stuck and dont work.


This will never be a show piece but just a fun thing
thanks for your help
Dan

 

steering box is econoline only, but i bet you need a good grease job. mabey a set of king pins too. when everything is right, they steer realy easy!

the tailgate is called a loading dock gate. ford decided they needed a short gate on some to ease loading at truck docks. kinda rare to find, and certainly worth fixing.

occaisionaly guages show up on ebay, but be carefull of prices and applications. they look the same as other ford guages, but are differant electricaly.


jim

 

thanks I appreciate the help