Inherited a classic!
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Inherited a classic!
Hey guys,
My husband & I just acquired a 1963 F250 that's been in his family for years. His GREAT-grandpa bought it brand new, and it's been driven to Guatemala and back and to Alaska and back. It's been used as a logging truck, tow truck and camper hauler. It's got a pretty hot 390 in it now, D60 out back, and what appears to be a Clark 5 speed out of a dump truck that was swapped in.
I'm sure we'll have lots of questions as we get this beast sorted out! It's a cool old truck and I love that my husband has been riding in it since he was little. It'll keep my 1968 Mustang company in the old-Ford collection
But, it will break the tires loose even easier than my hot little 289! 
My husband & I just acquired a 1963 F250 that's been in his family for years. His GREAT-grandpa bought it brand new, and it's been driven to Guatemala and back and to Alaska and back. It's been used as a logging truck, tow truck and camper hauler. It's got a pretty hot 390 in it now, D60 out back, and what appears to be a Clark 5 speed out of a dump truck that was swapped in.
I'm sure we'll have lots of questions as we get this beast sorted out! It's a cool old truck and I love that my husband has been riding in it since he was little. It'll keep my 1968 Mustang company in the old-Ford collection
But, it will break the tires loose even easier than my hot little 289!
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Hey guys,
My husband & I just acquired a 1963 F250 that's been in his family for years. His GREAT-grandpa bought it brand new, and it's been driven to Guatemala and back and to Alaska and back. It's been used as a logging truck, tow truck and camper hauler. It's got a pretty hot 390 in it now, D60 out back, and what appears to be a Clark 5 speed out of a dump truck that was swapped in.
But, it will break the tires loose even easier than my hot little 289!
My husband & I just acquired a 1963 F250 that's been in his family for years. His GREAT-grandpa bought it brand new, and it's been driven to Guatemala and back and to Alaska and back. It's been used as a logging truck, tow truck and camper hauler. It's got a pretty hot 390 in it now, D60 out back, and what appears to be a Clark 5 speed out of a dump truck that was swapped in.
But, it will break the tires loose even easier than my hot little 289!
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Sounds like a long family tradition is still running; man if the old girl could talk; what a story of running up & down the roads to Alaska & Central America. Now that's cool!
Welcome aboard!
My brother-in-law just mention to me about 62 F250 2wd; but not a inherit type; but a sharp truck; for a decent price!
Welcome aboard!
My brother-in-law just mention to me about 62 F250 2wd; but not a inherit type; but a sharp truck; for a decent price!
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We are very lucky to have two "family" vehicles come to us in such good condition. The F250 has a nice coat of paint, but a bit of rust underneath; it lived in Seattle most of its life. Otherwise, though, it is straight, clean, interior is great, and other than the tailgate and a couple emblems it's mostly intact.
My Mustang was also a family car. Mom bought it in 1980 and hardly drove it. It's entirely possible that the 28k showing on the odo is correct. It's rust free, but has some body damage and general wear n tear.
Still, both of us grew up in "car people" families so both of them are more than just vehicles to us!
My Mustang was also a family car. Mom bought it in 1980 and hardly drove it. It's entirely possible that the 28k showing on the odo is correct. It's rust free, but has some body damage and general wear n tear.
Still, both of us grew up in "car people" families so both of them are more than just vehicles to us!
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I didn't think you could get a 289 in 68? I thought you had the 302 2 and 4 BBL, the 390(Not the FE), the 427 and 428? along with the 200 I6 of course.
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First and Foremost welcome to FTE. 
It's great to find where these classic treasures have been past down and remain with the family. Sounds like the truck has been the familys workhorse over the years. Installed 67 289 with 302 heads in the 65 F100; not an authority, believe the 68 was the last year, am sure member(s) will advise if incorrect. Again, welcome to FTE, looking forward to your input.
It's great to find where these classic treasures have been past down and remain with the family. Sounds like the truck has been the familys workhorse over the years. Installed 67 289 with 302 heads in the 65 F100; not an authority, believe the 68 was the last year, am sure member(s) will advise if incorrect. Again, welcome to FTE, looking forward to your input.
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The previously optional 289 c.i. 225hp V-8 was replaced by a 302 c.i. version rated at 230 hp. Increased displacement was achieved by increasing the stroke of the 289 from 2.87 inches to 3.00 inches. The 2 barrel carburetor 289 (rated at 195 hp for 1968) was replaced mid-year by a 2 barrel 302 rated at 210 hp. Thus both 289 and 302 V-8 powered Mustangs were available in 1968.
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In 1968 the base engine for a Mustang was the 289-2V engine. The base engine for a Cougar was the 302-2V engine. Later in the build year the 302 was an option in the Mustang as I remember my father looking at a California Special in April 1968 just before he bought the Cougar in my signature. However, midway through the model year the 289 was made the base engine for Cougars without the interior decor group.
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First and Foremost welcome to FTE. It's great to find where these classic treasures have been past down and remain with the family. Sounds like the truck has been the familys workhorse over the years. Installed 67 289 with 302 heads in the 65 F100; not an authority, believe the 68 was the last year, am sure member(s) will advise if incorrect. Again, welcome to FTE, looking forward to your input.
It's great to find where these classic treasures have been past down and remain with the family. Sounds like the truck has been the familys workhorse over the years. Installed 67 289 with 302 heads in the 65 F100; not an authority, believe the 68 was the last year, am sure member(s) will advise if incorrect. Again, welcome to FTE, looking forward to your input.
I'm going to be learning more than providing input. We did have a starter snafu the first time I drove it--got stuck engaged, ate all the teeth off the bendix gear, luckily the flywheel seems to be OK and NAPA had the right starter (by which I was mildly surprised). This truck has certainly been worked hard! In 1968 the base engine for a Mustang was the 289-2V engine. The base engine for a Cougar was the 302-2V engine. Later in the build year the 302 was an option in the Mustang as I remember my father looking at a California Special in April 1968 just before he bought the Cougar in my signature. However, midway through the model year the 289 was made the base engine for Cougars without the interior decor group.
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In 1968 the base engine for a Mustang was the 289-2V engine. The base engine for a Cougar was the 302-2V 
engine.
Later in the build year the 302 was an option in the Mustang as I remember my father looking at a California Special in April 1968 just before he bought the Cougar in my signature. However, midway through the model year the 289 was made the base engine for Cougars without the interior decor group.
engine. Later in the build year the 302 was an option in the Mustang as I remember my father looking at a California Special in April 1968 just before he bought the Cougar in my signature. However, midway through the model year the 289 was made the base engine for Cougars without the interior decor group.
When the 302 came out, the 289 continued in production till the end of the 1968 model run.
There was also a "Mile High" Special, only sold in Colorado. It's the same car as the CA Special, a '68 Mustang coupe with added scoops, stripes, 1964/65 T-Bird taillamp lenses and bodies, 1965 T-Bird taillamp bezels.
Did'ja know (prolly not) that 1964/65 T-Bird backup lamps were also used as cargo lamps on 1967/72 F100/350's?
Inre to the 390 starter, it's not that hard to find when you consider the same 3 hole starter (C3OZ11002C) was used in all 1962/76 FE engines, 1960/74 144/170 I-6's, 1964/80 200 I-6's and 1965/79 240/300 I-6's with A/T.
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Uh...Since the 302 was introduced in Spring 1968, the base engine for all 1968 Ford Passenger Cars, Mercury Cougars, Comets and Montego's was the 289 2V, prior to the 302 introduction.
When the 302 came out, the 289 continued in production till the end of the 1968 model run.
There was also a "Mile High" Special, only sold in Colorado. It's the same car as the CA Special, a '68 Mustang coupe with added scoops, stripes and T-Bird taillamps.
Inre to the 390 starter, it's not that hard to find when you consider the same 3 hole starter (C3OZ11002C) was used in all 1962/76 FE engines, 1964/80 200 I-6's and 1965/79 240/300 I-6's with A/T.
When the 302 came out, the 289 continued in production till the end of the 1968 model run.
There was also a "Mile High" Special, only sold in Colorado. It's the same car as the CA Special, a '68 Mustang coupe with added scoops, stripes and T-Bird taillamps.
Inre to the 390 starter, it's not that hard to find when you consider the same 3 hole starter (C3OZ11002C) was used in all 1962/76 FE engines, 1964/80 200 I-6's and 1965/79 240/300 I-6's with A/T.
However, one Mustang is enough to keep running at our present income. Well more than enough. We have two Jeeps, three motorcycles and a Subaru too, so between the DMV, insurance and the local auto store, we're funding quite a fleet.
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Most of my collector pals have at least 10 vehicles, some also have motorcycles, late model piles used as DD's and "sporting goods," the older the better.
There's never enough, regardless of what you collect. I just sold most of my car/truck collection, kept one Packard. But still have all sorts of other jazz, including 100+ "sporting goods."
There's never enough, regardless of what you collect. I just sold most of my car/truck collection, kept one Packard. But still have all sorts of other jazz, including 100+ "sporting goods."