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i have a 1960 f100 4x4 which i hope to make my day to day ride in time. the first decision is wheather or not the original drive train will be ok ie diffs and tranfer case. no long trips on this ride, only local transportation. any one have any insite on this
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Thanks for the response. There is already locking hubs in it but that's all I know about it. All I have determined so far is that all the drive train parts turn freely including the engine. My current task regarding this truck is to do some research and find out if I need to go to a more modern drive train to get me back and forth to work as well as be adequate for my hunting and fishing needs. I need to try to establish the best type of rebuild for my needs but I know nothing about the truck as it was in it's day. I am really hoping this venue will help me make an informed decision.
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proper and regular maintanence of ujoints, diff and tcase fluids, and greasing of the front knuckles should be good enough for many more years. if gears are lower than 4.11's, then highway driving may not be fun.
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your truck has a rock solid thransfer case, it is one of the sturdiest installed by a manufacuter. the rear end is aslo tough as a rock, your front end is pretty light duty daily driver i would get a higher gear ratio would be the best thing for gas milage after that i would if your running 223 keep good care of it and youll be doing good if you want more power and good gasmilige go get yourself a rebuilt 289 or a 302
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He extremely correct about the 223 I-6, you simply can not miss the this I-6 engine, great relyability, low end fpt where & when you need it, average 25mpg w/ Hwy use.
Though If I were you & desired an 8 of some sort, going w/ the tried & true 292/312 Y-block is best.
But you still simply can not beat the 223 I-6 for overall use.
Though If I were you & desired an 8 of some sort, going w/ the tried & true 292/312 Y-block is best.
But you still simply can not beat the 223 I-6 for overall use.
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If you're tulling around in a 1 ton & believe you're getting bad petrol milage w/ a 292 & think you'll getter better milage by transplanting a small block 302 in its place, your milage will be even worse than before.
Find an OD that can be mated w/ the trans that came w/ your truck & go from there.
You might even think about changing out that 5.83 for starters if you wish to get better milage w/ your truck.
Next time give a Detailed discription of your trucks engine, trans & rear gear, so that way we are Better able to help w/ an answer instead of playing 20 questions w/ you.
Find an OD that can be mated w/ the trans that came w/ your truck & go from there.
You might even think about changing out that 5.83 for starters if you wish to get better milage w/ your truck.
Next time give a Detailed discription of your trucks engine, trans & rear gear, so that way we are Better able to help w/ an answer instead of playing 20 questions w/ you.
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im not saying the 292 is a bed motor I run it but i guess im runnning 5.83 gears and a 1 ton dullie and a 4 barell so i guess i get bad gas milage. i was just saying if you want a overdrive gear your best bet is a later small block (its a hassel to wory about putting in a new engin and tranny but if u got the money and your that worried about gas milage you could get a later small block) but if you dont need that overdrive id get a good running 292
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I don't have much info aside from the info the vin tag shows as follows if that helps.
1960 Ford F-100 # 24955A-6991018ZL
Your serial number and the codes from the data plate give the following information:
Your serial number and the codes from the data plate give the following information:
6
Ford – 6 Cylinder Engine
99
Pick-Up (Flush-Side)
10
F-100 Series
18
118" Wheelbase
Z
1960 Model Year
L
Left-Hand Drive, Unit Built in Oakville, ON Assembly Plant
24955
Unit # Built in the Week of July 25th – 29th, 1960
A
G.V.W.R. up to 5000 Lbs.
01
Vinyl and Plaid Woven Plastic (Standard Cab) Interior Trim
1GG
Meadowvale Green Metallic (Medium) Exterior Paint
ZE
223 C.I.D. Engine
There were 113875 of this model built in North America.
Yours sincerely,
John Albano
Ford CRC Historical Consultant
There were 113875 of this model built in North America.
Yours sincerely,
John Albano
Ford CRC Historical Consultant
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Originally Posted by 19604x4
i have a 1960 f100 4x4 which i hope to make my day to day ride in time. the first decision is wheather or not the original drive train will be ok ie diffs and tranfer case. no long trips on this ride, only local transportation. any one have any insite on this
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Originally Posted by 19604x4
I don't have much info aside from the info the vin tag shows as follows if that helps.
1960 Ford F-100 # 24955A-6991018ZL
Your serial number and the codes from the data plate give the following information:
Your serial number and the codes from the data plate give the following information:
6
Ford – 6 Cylinder Engine
99
Pick-Up (Flush-Side)
10
F-100 Series
18
118" Wheelbase
Z
1960 Model Year
L
Left-Hand Drive, Unit Built in Oakville, ON Assembly Plant
24955
Unit # Built in the Week of July 25th – 29th, 1960
A
G.V.W.R. up to 5000 Lbs.
01
Vinyl and Plaid Woven Plastic (Standard Cab) Interior Trim
1GG
Meadowvale Green Metallic (Medium) Exterior Paint
ZE
223 C.I.D. Engine
There were 113875 of this model built in North America.
Yours sincerely,
John Albano
Ford CRC Historical Consultant
There were 113875 of this model built in North America.
Yours sincerely,
John Albano
Ford CRC Historical Consultant
As I stated previously, the combination that came w/ your truck is 1 of the Best you could hope for, as they are Sturdy, Relyable, Fpt in the perfect rpm range for your needs, & Excellent MPG from the Get-Go!
Parts for this combination are Still Available & Affordable w/ Original & Performance Parts for the 223 I-6 found on e-Bay all the time.
W/ you being up in the Great White North & working for FoMoCo of Canada, is there anyway you would be able to dig up Literture (make copies or original) on my '58 Mercury M-100 for me?
Sales Brochure,
Options Brochure,
Mercury Truck: Payoff Proved for 1958: Light Duty,
1958 Truck Specification: Ford & Mercury,
Service Letter Product Information: 1958 Advanced Information.?
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Based on the feedback I'm getting it sounds like I have a solid drive train to work with. Two things to clear up though, first I have no idea what your reference to the word Brill is and second I must appologize for the name attached to the bottom of the tag info. I didn't realize that the name was included when I copied and pasted it in. The name belongs to an individual who works for Ford and helped me secure legal title to my truck. I will include his info so you can contact him. Hope this helps you out.
JOHN ALBANO
Ford CRC Historical Consultant
Tel: (905) 845-2511 Ext. 1428
Fax: (905) 844-1198
E-mail: jalbano3@ford.com
JOHN ALBANO
Ford CRC Historical Consultant
Tel: (905) 845-2511 Ext. 1428
Fax: (905) 844-1198
E-mail: jalbano3@ford.com