Just trying to get some basic info about a 68 Ranger F100. I wasn't particularly looking for one, but one just showed up for sale that looks to be in good condition in my town. I just spoke to the owner and he says everything is fine except the AC doesn't work, thinks it needs charging, and something about the back up lights and supposed to be on a switch in the dash but he can't find it. Not certain if that's original but seems like a rigged deal. Once center cap is missing you can see in the wheel picture below. It doesn't sound like he's owned it very long, less than two years because he mentioned it being painted before he had it about 2 years back.

So I'm searching to get a quick education here on the forum and online in general. Are there any particular things to keep an eye out for in this model, common rust areas (this is coastal Georgia,) etc?

I am a Ford guy, my first car was a 68 Mustang Fastback with a 289 that I bought restored in 1986 so understand a little about it, but I'm not a gear head. I only stopped and looked briefly at it yesterday from outside and my wife just sent me these pics a few minutes ago. I'd like to go meet him this afternoon though. Sign in the window says it has a 360, 3 speed with overdrive, new radio (Custom Autosound USA 230). I realize this isn't much to go on but what would a SWAG guess be on a price range?

 

Looks like a pretty straight clean truck, don't know what the asking is but easily in the $3000.00 range.





John

 

Welcome to FTE

The owner cannot find the backup lamp switch on the dash for a simple reason...there isn't one.

Backup lamps became standard equipment in 1967 and are operated when the shift lever is placed into reverse.

With a 3 speed manual (and O/D) transmission, the (C9TZ15520F) backup lamp switch and bracket is mounted on the transmission's shift linkage.

With a 4 speed, the backup lamp switch threads into the shift tower. With an A/T, the backup lamps are operated by the neutral safety switch, bottom of the steering column.

Do not believe one word a seller claims. Private sellers can lie just like used car dealers and lawyers.

The A/C on these trucks use R-12 freon, that is no longer produced, but is still available for about $25.00 for (1) one lb. can.

If I was selling this truck, I would have the A/C recharged if that's all it needs. My guess is...it needs more than just a recharge. Some parts if factory installed integral A/C, are next to impossible to find.

If it does have factory A/C, the glove box is mounted within the A/C bezel, that bolts to the bottom of the dash.

If the glove box is in the dash, the A/C is either dealer installed or aftermarket.

The wheel covers were optional on 1966/77 F100's and 1975/77 F150's, standard equipment on 1966/77 Bronco's, and optional on 1966 Galaxie/LTD's.

There are two different center emblems as the Galaxie/LTD's used two types, one is red, one is black. The wheel covers have been reproduced, but are expensive...the emblem is not available by itself.

The truck is in GA now, but how long has it been there? Where was it sold new and where has it been since? If it came from the rust belt, it could have all sorts of sins, covered up with bondo and a 2 year old paint job.

Look at the cab corners, rocker panels, cab front/rear mounts (mount cab to frame rails), drip rails, radiator support, floor pans for signs of rust. If undercoated, people have used this stuff for decades to hide the sins.

On the face of the left door below the latch is the Warranty Plate. There is a DSO code stamped on the plate. If it's 21, it was ordered from Atlanta by the original selling dealer. If not 21, post what the code is.