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Hi my name is Keith Taylor and I am a recovering fordiholic.
Seriously though I have always enjoyed tinkering on old vehicles. I have an old 1972 C10 classic (I won't own a cebby :D ) that was my great uncles(slowly working on it). About February, my best friend needed some cash so he asked if I would buy his 1969 ford f100 ranger. I needed another truck like I need another hole in my head, but I said yes to help out him and his family.
It is still sitting in the crib drive and as soon as I have some time free i will go and get it. These are the things that I know of that are wrong.
Hasn't been started in 8 years(no battery right now).
Brakes locked up on him and he drug into the crib. :roll:
Only 3 dents that I can see. :D :roll: I have never done body work.
No visible rust except 1/8 inch hole in the tail gate. :D
Oh yeah 360 3 speed, candy apple red I believe. 8)
No pics yet have only seen it twice once with him and once by my self, really want to get this home.

I know it was long, sorry.
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:fr: welcome from tennessee, we like pics here so :nopix:
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Welcome to the site. sounds like a good project, keep us posted on it. :thup: :fr:
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:wel: from Southern California! You found the best place to learn about these trucks, along with some great guys with helpful tips and advice. Good luck with your truck!
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Welcome from North Carolina. :thup:
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Welcome from Northern California
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Keith,

:wel: from Bartow, Florida.

Quite a few Ranger owners here.

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Welcome from TN :thup:
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Welcome from Idaho! Let's see that truck as soon as you can get some pics! Sounds like a good one!
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Welcome aboard! :hi:
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Howdy from TEXAS! :fr: as for this...
taylor351 wrote:Hi my name is Keith Taylor and I am a recovering fordiholic.
Why on earth would you want to recover?!?!? I'm a FORDIFICATIONholic and proud of it :D
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The 1969 F100 .... truely a thing of beauty.

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smclaren wrote:The 1969 F100 .... truely a thing of beauty.
:yt:

Another Northern Cali welcome. I dunno what you paid for that Ranger, but you might have a little gem there! I don't think you'll regret it, nor will you regret helping out a friend in need. :thup:
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Keith, the world needs more friends like you.

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'66 F100 Custom Cab (Shep) - 352/4sp/9" - Wimbledon White [gave to OldDawg]
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