new member from Northern NJ

[cj 69f250]

Hello all. This is my first ford but not my first classic. I am a Mopar guy at heart but couldn't pass up a chance to own a truck similar to the one I grew up on. The quick story is a little old lady in town had this in her garage. I spoke with a few times over the years and she finally sold it to me. When I pulled her out of the dark non lit garage she was a bit mopre rusty than I had anticipated. As the pictures will show the drivers side floorboard up the the steering column is rusted with a few holes that allow me to keep a close eye on the road while driving. She sat for about 14 years but started with a bit of work. She needs all new tires, shocks and alot of the rubber incidentals. The brakes were frozen but I manages to free them and kind of bleed the system. I love the old weathered look of her and just want to get her safe and reliable, but I am afraid of the potential body work issue. All input is appreciated. She is a 1969 Ford F250 Ranger with a 390 3/4 ton. I am the second owner....

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[1970FordTK]

Welcome from North Carolina.

[SeapineF37]

wow, nice find!

[cj 69f250]

thanks guys. Really love the color combo and the options but am scared of the metal work. What should I expect in terms of floorboard replacement, cab mounts and a few other crusty spots?

[Mancar1]

Welcome aboard from Gerber, Ca.

[popeyes71]

from California!

[lennyp]

from Massachusetts.

[jimmy828]

from Asheville,NC

[71 LONG BED]

I'm also in northern New Jersey.

[TexasVine]

Definitely a nice find!