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I'm from Knox TN and new to the forum. I am thinking of getting a F100 to piddle with and restore. Not showroom but to a solid dependendable driver.
I am thinking of a 65-66 or 72 yr model. This will be my first type of project like this and I am green so I will be doing some things myself and letting others do some. My question is, any advice on what to look at in these model trucks - any major red flags or more desireable engine trans combo. thanks for the input.
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I am thinking of a 65-66 or 72 yr model. This will be my first type of project like this and I am green so I will be doing some things myself and letting others do some. My question is, any advice on what to look at in these model trucks - any major red flags or more desireable engine trans combo. thanks for the input.
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Hi form Arizona, and Welcome to FTE! Try to find a truck that is not rusty. Rust gets very expensive to fix, common problem areas are the lower rad support and the cab mounts in the front, 65 year trucks and up can be upgraded to have Disc brakes and power steering. Engines that were available in the 65-66 trucks was the 352 V8, 300 I6 and the 240 I6, just like the brakes and steering the engines can be changed with any engine that came stock in a 73-79 ford truck. 79 is the cut off year for parts that are compatible
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Thanks for the reply. I am interested in the 300 motors. Were they mostly coupled with the 3 speed trans on column. Rust is always a problem. Appreciate you chiming in, hope others do as well with more tips.
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I might be as local as it gets....I live in downtown Knoxville. My truck is in my dad's garage in Nashville, but it will soon be here for the summer
If you like the colors, this might be an option since it already has power steering and brakes...the two most common upgrades performed on these trucks. http://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/1719801413.html
If you like the colors, this might be an option since it already has power steering and brakes...the two most common upgrades performed on these trucks. http://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/1719801413.html
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FYI: The F100 Super Nationals Truck Show/Swap Meet is being held in Pigeon Forge TN May 13-15 2010.
This event was formerly held in Knoxville (at the zoo parking lot) the last coupla years.
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I might be as local as it gets....I live in downtown Knoxville. My truck is in my dad's garage in Nashville, but it will soon be here for the summer
If you like the colors, this might be an option since it already has power steering and brakes...the two most common upgrades performed on these trucks. 1965 Ford F100
If you like the colors, this might be an option since it already has power steering and brakes...the two most common upgrades performed on these trucks. 1965 Ford F100
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Thanks for the heads up, I just figured that out yesterday. I live about 5 minutes from the zoo and will probably make a run to PF.