I was fortunate enough to land my wife's grandfather's bump. He bought the truck new in '72, I'm told for $2,800.00. It was built in the now closed St. Paul assembly plant. After a short stint with a step-grandson where all of the dents, dings, and the busted out grille came from, it is now mine. It has 67,000 actual miles on it, a 390 with a C-6 and a Dana 60 rear end. Grandpa Nick quit driving it in 1980.
Here are a few pics
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She's a little rougher than I remember... I wish I had got a hold of her before that kid did, but on from here. I've already learned a lot about my truck and I haven't even asked a question yet!
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Welcome from Oklahoma!
Solid looking old Ford.
& a Ranger XLT to boot! That woodgrain tailgate panel is a real dream boat. Looks like it's dent free from the pic. Hang on to it. They're very hard to find in good shape. BUT, if your future plans don't include using it, i'll gladly take it off your hands.
Solid looking old Ford.
& a Ranger XLT to boot! That woodgrain tailgate panel is a real dream boat. Looks like it's dent free from the pic. Hang on to it. They're very hard to find in good shape. BUT, if your future plans don't include using it, i'll gladly take it off your hands.
Matt
1971 F-100 Sport Custom - My grandpaws truck
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Mine since 5/7/'94
302 / 3 speed / 3:25's
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Welcome from North Carolina.
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Nice truck, welcome to the forum!
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Welcome aboard from Northern Ca.
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Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
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F250-me Spent most of my life on the frozen tundra, I remember very well watching
the F-Series roll down the line in St.Paul back in the day.
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from Texas! 
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from NE Florida. Looks like a great, solid start to a project. I have started with much rougher in the past but I'm too old and ornery now!68 Ranger SWB, 472 / C6 with 3.55 gears
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I'm very happy to have found this forum. There is more information here than ANYWHERE ELSE. I am equally impressed with the collection of authentic training filmstrips, brochures, and such.
I've always had soft spot for these era trucks. When I was a kid I worked for a neighbor who was a farmer. He had a '68 F100 with an in-line 6 and three-on-the-tree, no power steering, no chrome, no frills. I learned how to drive in that truck. I always wished that I had bought it from him when he traded up.
Thanks for the welcome. I'm glad to be a part of this, and hope to be able to contribute someday soon.
I've always had soft spot for these era trucks. When I was a kid I worked for a neighbor who was a farmer. He had a '68 F100 with an in-line 6 and three-on-the-tree, no power steering, no chrome, no frills. I learned how to drive in that truck. I always wished that I had bought it from him when he traded up.
Thanks for the welcome. I'm glad to be a part of this, and hope to be able to contribute someday soon.
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from Georgia! Excellent find!Randy
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
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welcome from calif
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After cleaning out the cab a little, I was surprised to find things in pretty good shape.
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