Here's my truck, what do you think?
#1
06-14-2010, 03:48 PM
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Here's my truck, what do you think?
As per request, an intro to my 1965 F100 240 I6
Complete with pictures!
I got the truck from my grandfather who's had it since the 70's. Basically been 2 owners and meticulous maintenance, aside from cosmetics. It was a ranch truck. The front grill is bent from where a cow backed into it. 104K original miles and stock everything. Well, not quite, I did put an Ooga horn on it...
Yes that's my Ranger in the background.
The oil bath air cleaner is disconnected because I was working on the carb today.
And more to come as I restore the old bird!
Complete with pictures!
I got the truck from my grandfather who's had it since the 70's. Basically been 2 owners and meticulous maintenance, aside from cosmetics. It was a ranch truck. The front grill is bent from where a cow backed into it. 104K original miles and stock everything. Well, not quite, I did put an Ooga horn on it...
Yes that's my Ranger in the background.
The oil bath air cleaner is disconnected because I was working on the carb today.
And more to come as I restore the old bird!
#2
06-14-2010, 05:15 PM
Elder User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Monroe, Louisiana
Posts: 762
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Actually, the "cow damaged" grill adds to the lore and history of the truck. Much better story than some idiot backing into you at the mall :-). Always nice to see someone keep and restore/refurbish a family truck. I wasn't as lucky.
Oh yeah, send that Ooga horn back to J.C. Whitney. Some guy selling them was near our spaces at Pate and that's all I heard for four days.
Oh yeah, send that Ooga horn back to J.C. Whitney. Some guy selling them was near our spaces at Pate and that's all I heard for four days.
#3
06-14-2010, 05:28 PM
Freshman User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Montreal, Canada
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#4
06-14-2010, 05:38 PM
Postmaster
#7
06-14-2010, 09:34 PM
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Then I guess I should keep it on there? I was thinking about changing the intake to some K&N thing, but maybe not. The oil bath should have better cleaning and better air flow anyway, right?
Trending Topics
#8
06-14-2010, 09:56 PM
Postmaster
The oil bath does a better job IMO of keeping the dust and dirt out of the engine...plus that air cleaner on there is a pretty rare one I would assume...
I like things original, but to me, its easier maintenance as far as the air cleaner goes...lots cheaper too then a K&N set up too...
- cs65
I like things original, but to me, its easier maintenance as far as the air cleaner goes...lots cheaper too then a K&N set up too...
- cs65
#9
06-15-2010, 01:08 AM
Senior User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 298
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#10
06-15-2010, 01:15 AM
Postmaster
#11
06-15-2010, 02:03 AM
Elder User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Maricopa
Posts: 804
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
hey! my 65 originally sold here in AZ has one of those air cleaners!
<img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs550.ash1/32129_434033207802_707262802_5632018_3838515_n.jpg " />
but now I have one off of the 240 I got from Bill W, amazing what you can do with a couple rattle cans (and yes I know it isn't correct, but I felt like being different! haha)
<img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs610.snc3/32129_434033147802_707262802_5632011_3113488_n.jpg " />
Sorry to hijack your thread.
<img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs550.ash1/32129_434033207802_707262802_5632018_3838515_n.jpg " />
but now I have one off of the 240 I got from Bill W, amazing what you can do with a couple rattle cans (and yes I know it isn't correct, but I felt like being different! haha)
<img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs610.snc3/32129_434033147802_707262802_5632011_3113488_n.jpg " />
Sorry to hijack your thread.
Last edited by IsoGrifo; 06-15-2010 at 02:22 AM. Reason: add pictures
#13
06-15-2010, 02:35 PM
Postmaster
#14
06-15-2010, 04:08 PM
As others mention sharp truck and cool to see the smog pump attachment; never seen one until today. If you decide to change your grille; & want to keep it orginial search for a true 65 style grille. I'm sure several folks here have one for sell; as mention by CS65
Agiann sharp truck with a soild core.
Mitch
Agiann sharp truck with a soild core.
Mitch
#15
06-15-2010, 04:25 PM
As others mention sharp truck and cool to see the smog pump attachment; never seen one until today. If you decide to change your grille; & want to keep it orginial search for a true 65 style grille.
I'm sure several folks here have one for sell; as mention by CS65. Again, a sharp truck with a soild core.
I'm sure several folks here have one for sell; as mention by CS65. Again, a sharp truck with a soild core.
Officially, the 1966 grilles are correct for 1965's. If you look up 1965 grilles in the parts catalog, you'll see 1966 part numbers.
The reason why is: In September 1965, Ford obsoleted the 1965 grilles, replaced them with 1966 grilles for use as Service Part Replacements.
Ditto for the 1964/66 F100/250 2WD Styleside tailgate. In September 1966, Ford obsoleted the 1964/66 tailgate, replaced it with the 1967 (1967/72) tailgate for use as a Service Part Replacement.
Because of Ford's stupid moves, both the correct and original 1965 grilles and 1964/66 Styleside tailgates can be a PITA to find in today's world.
Service Part Replacement: Parts sold at the parts counter.
btw: One new member (not sayin' who) just bought a 1965 F100 Styleside, posted pics of it. I took a look-see, didn't wanna pass along the fact that his truck has a 1967/72 tailgate on it.