I like the running board. When was the last year for running boards on a Ford pickup?
I like the running board. When was the last year for running boards on a Ford pickup?
Dennis Pierson
Tampa, FL
"The Wonder Falcon"
'63 Futura Hardtop (260, Ford-O-Matic, bench seat)
Nice truck Larry! I had a 50 F2 for a while and then traded it to my brother-in-law for the '56 F100 Panel I drove for the next 25 years. Had both the panel and my wagon concurrently for about 10 years. Anyway, know the flat-head pretty well - and that truck. Worst rust location is the seam between the upper and lower front fenders. No doubt yours is rusty there.
As for the question: when the last year for the running board? That was 1956. In 1957 they moved the running board inside the cab. Drove a '57 in high school. It was our family farm truck.
Funny timing. Between you and Nathan and his early 60's 4x4 I've been antsy to get moving on my" pickup situation." I have a '67 F100 that is mechanically sound, but the body is rotten (the '67-72 trucks are known for rusting at every seam). Have been looking for a "donor" truck to transfer all the good '67 parts into and do it on a shoe-string... money being tight as it is. I really like the 61-66 body style, but they're up there in price or rust-buckets too. If I could find a 65 or 66 for less than $2K that would be great. Or a nice F1. Just kidding. Maybe, maybe not.
Roger Moore
63 "Flarechero"
powered by: 347ci stroker | Tremec T5 | 8" 3:45 TracLoc rear
This truck is amazing me. The rust issues are so minor that I can't wait to get started. Roger you are correct there is a little rust at the bed to wall on the right side. It still has the original metal bed that is in really good condition.
I hope some of you have flathead engine experience. I sure don't. If you have books, anything about the engines let me know.
The steering wheel is in great shape. The dash is good, the seat good, floor pans great, front grill almost perfect, frame is great, etc.
Anyway, I am pumped and will keep you up to speed when I start. Larry
Larry Smith
1964 Futura
347 stroker
Roger
There's a couple of 66 f 100 s over here for less than $2000.
There's a nice 64 north of me. Mint green and white. Priced at $2800 with a 74 Alaskan pop camper
Nathan and Jen Cooper
63 Sprint Hardtop "Dollora"
63 Super deluxe squire wagon "Mayble"
* this spot is vacant for future project*
It looks like a nice clean survivor ... time to chop the top, add some bags and drop in a crate Chevy big block
Jeff Watson
Seattle, WA
'63 Tudor Wagon (170 - 3 spd.)
I agree too, but the engine from the Falcon would go in the truck and a Coyote motor for the Falcon (no C#$@y). Maybe channel the truck, too.
Gene Smith
Fredrickson, WA
'65 Ranchero Deluxe
302, EFI, 4-Spd
Granada Discs
Here's a nice flathead. It would look good in a truck.
Patrick Brown
331 Stroker / T5 / 8" / Wilwood Disks / RRS R&P Steering / Megasquirt EFI
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