Vehicle Description
If you're a truck fan, you literally have thousands of choices. You
can choose something like everyone else, or you can go a little off
the beaten path with this bright blue 1965 Ford F-100. This is one
of those trucks that gets everything right, from the burly small
block V8 under the hood, to the shiny paint to the comfortable
cabin inside. Priced right and looking clean, this Ford truck is
ready to turn some heads.
First of all, this final-year 4th generation F-Series truck really
looks great. The regular cab/short bed combination was rather
popular back in the day, and it remains the one to own if you're
looking for a fun truck that can double as a work truck. Ford took
a conservative path with their F-100, but between the shiny Light
Blue Metallic paint on the body, the white paint on the roof of the
cab, and some well-chosen brightwork, it has a very detailed look.
The driver-quality paint was refinished several years ago and still
looks pretty good, certainly not perfect, but nice enough to get
appreciative second glances on the road and to show proudly on
weekends. The color-matched grille dresses things up out front, as
does the chrome bumper just below, while any trim or badging was
deleted from the profile to let all that blue finish do the
talking. We love that decision because the unique sheetmetal design
of the '65 really shows when there's no extra bling in the way,
with sculpted front fenders, swooping body lines, and straight bed
out back all working together to make for an incredibly interesting
truck. They did leave the chrome hood ornament on up front, along
with the bright mirrors and door handles at the flanks that add
extra contrast against the blue paint. Out back the rear bumper was
swapped in favor of a smoothed roll pan with louvered accents, and
that custom look plays perfectly with the flashy alloy wheels.
Inside the bed could use a little extra work, but a quick trip to
the Line-X shop will keep it looking good and protected
forever.
The restored interior features a combination of new and old
components to form an extremely comfortable cabin in which to spend
some time. That unique black vinyl seat cover takes up most of the
attention, and it really stands out against the simple steel door
panels and dashboard, while plush black carpets line the floors and
insulate the truck from the outside world. A simple instrument
panel includes a big factory gauge in the center and auxiliary
units at the flanks - a look familiar to anyone who has driven an
early '60s Ford - and they work together to provide a complete view
of the engine. An upgraded billet steering wheel features a black
leather rim that matches the seat, and it gives you plenty of
leverage on the tires and looks great. It's joined by a column
shifter managing the 3-speed automatic transmission below. A Sony
AM/FM/CD head unit was installed in the dash, although it's due for
an upgrade if you want tunes, and newer seatbelts were also
installed to add a modicum of safety for the driver and passenger
alike.
With a 350 cubic inch V8 under the hood of this relatively
lightweight pickup, performance is lively. Whether it's blasting
from red light to red light or hitting the road for a cross-country
trip, this powertrain in this truck delivers. Dress-up includes
finned M/T valve covers and a blacked-out air cleaner, and a mostly
OEM look means that you can treat this truck as more than just a
workhorse. Stock headers feed into a Flowmaster dual exhaust system
that sounds suitably muscular for the look and terminates just
under the rear roll pan. Power steering and front disc brakes
ensure a great ride every time, and the undercarriage is very
solid. Slick American Racing Torque Thrust wheels lend the truck a
sporty demeanor and are fitted with beefy 225/50/18 front and
255/40/15 rear performance radials that fill the wheel wells
perfectly.
Not like all the others, this F-100 is a really nice truck that'll
surprise more than a few performance car owners and is still happy
to put in a hard day's work. Call today.
