1968 F100

[Scott]

Might as well start a thread to keep document what happens with this one. While searching Facebook one night I came across a friend selling his '68 F100, 3 speed on the column, inline 6 cylinder. While looking at the pictures, my wife said she "had to have it" So I did the right thing, sent money and loaded up the trailer (because I needed another project....):



Price was right, and she wanted something to use for yard work, driving the dog around and throwing paddle boards in the back of and heading to a nearby lake. Plus she has always wanted an old truck and wanted something simple so she can learn how to increase her mechanical knowledge. After new tires, a quick tune up (plugs, wires, distributor, belt), it starts right up and stops.

[Scott]

This winter's project is fixing this:
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The truck came with new cab corners and floor pans ready to weld in. After that, we tackle the bed.....

[BLINGMW]

So I did the right thing

Good man! :thumbup:

[davej]

Looks like it'll be a fun project! Good on her for wanting an old truck, mine wants a mid 60's C10, but they all seem to be either basket cases or out of the budget.

[CaptainHenreh]

Yote swap and bags?

[ScottyB]

old trucks are the best. love that color too.

also your wife appears to be super cool.

[Scott]

Yote swap and bags?

Not happening, the last thing this truck needs is more power (Yote motor will be for the Cobra kit car I am going to build....) I had big plans about lowering and a Crown Vic suspension swap, but I've been told it's staying stock.......

Looks like it'll be a fun project! Good on her for wanting an old truck, mine wants a mid 60's C10, but they all seem to be either basket cases or out of the budget.

Supposedly the C-10's drive a lot better than the Fords of same generation, but for what I have in this truck and what it's going to be used for, it really doesn't matter......

old trucks are the best. love that color too.
also your wife appears to be super cool.

That is a true statement. Puts up with me, my racing and last winter decided we "needed" an enclosed trailer to take to the track.

[D_Eclipse9916]

:Thumbs up: Glad to see the wife getting her fair share too. Also glad to see family's supporting each other at the track.

[Goodspeed]

This is way cool. I want an old truck like this, someday...so simple, usable, and full of character. Excited to see progress!

[.RJ]

Looks like your miata uh... fell down some stairs

[Scott]

Looks like your miata uh... fell down some stairs

I had never had side to side contact until the first event after having the car painted..........