Here is the story of Jacks 65. The truck is a 1965 F-100. It is called Jacks 65 because it was my Grandfathers truck, and my Grandfathers nickname was Jack. My Grandfather retired from Boeing back in the mid 90's. Grandpa drove the truck as his daily driver for well over 15 years. My Uncle also drove the truck as his daily driver for another 10 years or so, to the same place Grandpa drove it, Boeing. I finally aquired the truck from my Uncle in the summer of 2007, and finally got started on it about a year later. I am not the most knowledgable about these trucks, but I very much enjoy having one, even though I have only driven it a couple times. I can hold my own in the garage though, just need more knowledge on Ford Trucks before I start throwing in my 2 cents here and there. Here are some pics of the progress from beginning to where I am currently on the project.















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And I leave with where I am currently at...hopefully more updates soon and often!

Phil

 

Damn, looking good man, Can't wait til I get my boys working on a truck with me. got a few years yet.

 

Agreeed!! Looks like a great starter for a Father son project! Keep up the great work and keep us posted!

 

Looks like you have a good base to start with. Nice to preserve your grand father's truck. Hope you don't mind me asking...Is he still around to see what you're doing? If so, great to share it with him. If not, I'm sure that you feel him around while working on it.

My dad is 80 and had a 65. I am restoring a 66 and he gets a kick out of seeing the progress. Good to see the little guy involved as well. Bet I know who's getting the truck next!

 

Love the shot of your boy spraying the driveway. My daughter is going to help me with "her" '66. Until football/majorette season is over, it's just me and my dad. Great shots!

 

Thanks for all the great responses! Unfortunately Grandpa passed away about a year and a half ago. He knew I was restoring it before he passed, but I really have just recently made a lot of progress (last year or so). Him passing really motivated me to get it done, and enjoy it! My son loves coming out to help, but he is only 3 so he really just wants to play with the tools, and water hose, but its all good, it gets him involved. The wife and I have a 2nd baby boy on the way, so I will need another slick or 2 soon!

 

Love the pictures, keep them coming!

 

Inspiring...very cool...best of life!

That is a cool truck!

 

Jacks 65 ....

Great work .... what product are you using on the frame?

I've heard about some that after wire brushing loose dirt and rust, it actually bonds to rust and seals the metal.

 

OKC...
It is a product from Eastwood. Rust Converter...then primed with Rust Encapsulator, and then top coated with their Chassis paint. I think it worked out great. We will see how well it really stands up once I get it on the road again. It was a Kansas truck so there was definitely a lot of rust for it to convert!

Bob...
Thanks for the compliments!

Salt...
I will definitely keep the pics coming...hopefully I get some more progress, and can add post some soon!

 

holy cow now thats progress.

 

Or you can use POR15 and get it done in one shot, if your broke and hate painting like me.

 

Thanks Crawler ...

Is POR15 something you buy locally or is there an online source(s) to buy it at?

 

Jacks65,
I think that the encapsulator will last. I used it too, without the rust converter. I wire wheeled the frame and used the encapsulator , then the chasis black. I haven't gotten it back on the road yet either. The reason I say it will last is because I used it on some iron patio furniture two years ago and no rust has surfaced.

I've used the encapsulator on all of my under carriage. Check out my gallery if you're interested.

 

carras...your truck looks great!! I wish I had that good of a foundation with the my cab and bed!