69 F100, back story and walk around

[@CountryGoesToTown]

Beautiful Truck 😊

[@scottboettcher]

I'd give a nut for that garage...wow. And the bumpside is lovely! Nice setup...

[@danachick6898]

@@scottboettcher thanks

[@Abyss-Metal]

beautiful

[@illegalgovernment]

Nice truck. Worth keeping. One of those vehicles you will regret selling if you ever do.

[@danachick6898]

@illegalgovernment that's a true statement. The vehicle I want the most is always the one I sold!

[@WildBillFlysRC]

Nice Collection Dana! think hard about rebuilding the FE. mine was 8k + all done for my 66 F100. wish I had done a coyote swap honestly. Cheers!

[@danachick6898]

The ford's are expensive to rebuild, the problem is that motor has roller rockers and other goodies that's hard to walk away from, so I'm honestly just looking for another block with pistons and use all those parts.

[@brianmatthews9697]

This truck is pretty nice. I come from NY and these just rotted away.

[@danachick6898]

@@brianmatthews9697 you gotta travel to get one.

[@brianmatthews9697]

@@danachick6898 Well that's a nice one. I remember those hoods rotting like that. If they only painted them right! I had a '79 Chevy and the leading edge rotted. The steel was pretty lousy then too. Fluid film helps a lot on these. I drill the rockers and spray them, works good. Over the rear fenders too. I'll be watching to see what you do. Like the color and the white roof.

[@danachick6898]

@brianmatthews9697 thanks, it might be a bit before I start tearing into it, but definitely keeping the boxwood green with the white roof.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Did you get your other truck shipped from California? If so what shipper did you use. I have a 72 F250 there I need shipped to Virginia.

[@danachick6898]

@hilltopmachineworks2131 i used two other shippers from different companies to move my 80 toyota and 68 Plymouth, I'm actually in Cali now picking up my 65 f100, I ended up buying another truck and trailer to pick up this one figured I'd make an adventure out of it. You can email me at [e-mail] i have several contacts out here as far as getting you loaded up. Regardless dealing with brokers and prices to ship is a pain like they actually increased my price by like 300 after my 68 Plymouth arrived in NC.

[@RayTuttle-of5qd]

I love this truck I wish I could find one

[@danachick6898]

@@RayTuttle-of5qd thank you, I love it too.

[@shaund3155]

Id fix the motor and drive it. It's a nice survivor. I like the original wheels

[@jjtt7408]

HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT FOR THE T J

[@danachick6898]

@@jjtt7408 [e-mail]

[@DanielMayorga-r5q]

The buyer :" I started looking for all things" ( defects ). There are plenty of new trucks at the dealers with no irregularities. You know ! let me know if you want to sell it, as is.

[@danachick6898]

@user-ez7hx4vr7e It is tempting to put a price on it, that concrete was a considerable set back. I just don't know if I'm ready to sell it. I feel like the crazy cat lady with vehicles sometimes. I will eat top roman while I drop 3k in car parts!

[@jjtt7408]

SEE IT'S A 69 FORD P/U 55 - 65 MPR THAT'S IT / YOU F IT UP AFTER REBUILDING THE MOTOR TWO TIMES WTF ?

[@danachick6898]

Well, I can't control the push rod breaking and destroying a roller rocker things happen. I don't drive my vehicles hard by no means, I've gotten alot of grief in the past how I baby my rigs. The truck just felt good that day I was just stretching her legs to say, the motor was definitely not screaming. The water pump went out and yet I still take responsibility for the motor, all reality, if I wasn't on the interstate, I probably could have stopped in time and again if I was going a tad slower in the slow lane. If anyone has never done anything stupid in the world of automotive by all means through the first stone!

[@TheFrameoff]

360 horrible engine

[@danachick6898]

@@TheFrameoff thank you for letting me know.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

What is the deal on the 360's?

[@TheFrameoff]

@@hilltopmachineworks2131 Hard on fuel ,little power ,not one of Fords better engines. I had a 351m in mine piece of shit , but know you can do lots with them with aftermarket partsan money and may be boring the engine out some but stock just crap

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

@@TheFrameoff Okay thanks.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

@@TheFrameoff Is the 390 a dog too? Looks like it has the same bore as a 360, just a bit longer stroke.

[@Billy-f6e]

You pointed out all the flaws you found on it when you were negotiating with the seller. IT'S A 55 YEAR OLD TRUCK. What did you expect?

[@danachick6898]

@user-vq7bv8kd7o Yes, I completely understand the age of the truck. If it's advertised and priced as better than it displays, you better believe I'm going to point out the obvious. Now, like I said, I was very respectful and willing to walk away as a buyer. Today I'm glad I purchased it as the price on these classic trucks have really gone up in value. So to answer your question I expected it to be what was advertised as. Key word negotiating, I wasn't negotiating I was walking away. I could understand how it could be perceived that I was out looking to lowball the guy, however that wasn't the case. Thanks

[@MrJaime4044]

80 mph to fast for three on tree.

[@danachick6898]

@MrJaime4044 You don't know what gear ratio I'm running in that 9in or tire size in the rear, but I'll ask, do you think 4,000 rpms is too much for a 390 fe? Again I can't control the water pump going out, but I still took responsibility for the motor regardless. Thanks for the comment it does make an interesting discussion.

[@mikekokomomike]

@@danachick6898 I blew up a water pump on my 68 LTD 390 4V with the gas pedal to the floor and hit near 55 in first gear. yes it would rip

[@danachick6898]

@mikekokomomike thanks man, those FE's were good! Mine has roller rockers and other goodies so I'm definitely going to just find another block and pistons and build with my parts. I will definitely check forms for the best water pump on these.