Found a '64
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Found a '64
A couple of days ago while talking to my grandpa about finding a project car, he told me of a Ford pickup he had sitting at a nearby property he owned that I might want to look at. I'm currently restoring his '73 Mach I Mustang, but have been looking for something for after it's finished, which will be soon. I went to look at the truck and it is basically a body. Everything in the engine bay has been stripped, some of the parts were left in the bed but are of no use. I am very excited about getting to work on this project and think it will turn out great. The body is in good shape considering and is straight. I would like to restore it as close to original as possible. Right now I'm trying to learn more about the truck, like what types of engines were available, transmission types, trim, and other details that were unique for the '64 model year. I know that the truck I have came with a V6 in it, and like I said I'd like to return it to that. Any ideas about research, or help on where to look for parts and things to do first in the restoration would be great. Thanks.
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No V6s were offered for another 25 or so years. Two engines were available for 64 a 223 I6 and a 292 V8.
The 64 was built in what we consider the last year of the dark ages. Creature comfort upgrades like power steering and power brakes are much more costly. Should you really like the body, try thinking outside of the box, and building a chassis with running gear of your choice from the 70s 80s or 90s. There will be modding to do to make it fit, but could cost less and be less trouble in the end.
Don't build it for your grandpa, he may not be here a lot longer, and would be happy to see you do your own thing. IMHO
John
The 64 was built in what we consider the last year of the dark ages. Creature comfort upgrades like power steering and power brakes are much more costly. Should you really like the body, try thinking outside of the box, and building a chassis with running gear of your choice from the 70s 80s or 90s. There will be modding to do to make it fit, but could cost less and be less trouble in the end.
Don't build it for your grandpa, he may not be here a lot longer, and would be happy to see you do your own thing. IMHO
John
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Welcome aboard DFW; glad to hear your interested in restoring your grandpa's truck. To add to John's comments' post the warranty data plate info; should be riveted in the glove compartment door. Post allthe info andwe will beable to tell ya exactly allabout the truck; like its originial engine; trans combo; axle & rear end gear etc.
As John mention 64 F100's below beside F250 where straight axle and alittle harder to adapt the luxury items like power steering etc; but its all possible. I would restore it to OEM level and drive it and then determine its future.
Again welcome and keep us posted..
Mitch
As John mention 64 F100's below beside F250 where straight axle and alittle harder to adapt the luxury items like power steering etc; but its all possible. I would restore it to OEM level and drive it and then determine its future.
Again welcome and keep us posted..
Mitch
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