Vehicle Description
1963 Ford F100 Long Bed Pickup
"A new Ford pickup may ride like a car, but there the likeness
ends, everything else is truck tough, big truck tough! From axle to
axle, Ford builds pickups like big trucks for extra durability and
reliability, and for lower operating costs. No knee knocker! Ford
doors open wide with no annoying "dog leg" to get in your way!"
From the 1963 print ad.
For consignment, a 1963 ford F100 long bed pickup truck showing
1,000 miles but the true miles are unknown. As described by our
consignor, this was "a beautiful old farm truck turned into a show
worthy truck" built for their dad about 15 years ago. This is a
wonderfully clean truck with some hot blue flames that are nicely
done.
Exterior
We're greeted with a gleaming face, a robust metal grille with
clear headlights wearing chrome visors over a straight bumper and
the metalwork looks fantastic. This is our first look at the
airbrushed blue flames, which spill out of the upper intake vents
and lick the top of the hood while more are visible to the side of
the lights on the fender which flow back onto the Steel Blue
Metallic paint with which this truck is covered. And that coverage
is over smooth long panels that the 60's brought after several
decades of rounded fenders, hoods, even rooflines. The realistic
flames also flare from the wheel openings giving the truck the
appearance of motion even when parked, and the 15-inch chrome steel
wheels add just enough show without upstaging the main players, the
paint, profile, and flames. The bed is black and rough coated
meaning it can be used, which is a nice bonus for a show truck! As
noted, the brightwork and paint are excellent and a single,
horizontal scuff in the paint is the only imperfection we
detect.
Interior
The inside surface of the doors wear the glossy blue paint,
augmented by a vinyl panel that houses the functional hardware and
armrest making for a clean presentation. A black cloth bench is
framed in vinyl and looks clean and comfortable and easily accessed
with the cove-like door sill that acts as a step up to the floor
level. A simple black steering wheel fronts a black painted panel
that houses that single round gauge that integrates the speedometer
centered between square gauges and idiot lights over a polished
mid-panel that is home to old school knobs, all wrapped in more
blue paint. At center, we have a JVC AM/FM/CD radio and an
aftermarket temp gauge mounted under the dash. A streamlined,
straight shifter comes up from the floor, wrapped in an accordion
rubber boot and perfectly surrounded by black loop carpet with
built in heel pad and up above, a textured black headliner and
smooth visors complete this clean interior.
Drivetrain
A clean engine bay houses a clean powerplant, in this case, a 300ci
inline six cylinder with a 1-barrel carburetor and a C6 3-speed
automatic transmission that sends power to the Ford 9" rear axle.
Power drum brakes are found at all four corners and they are fitted
with new wheel cylinders. The inner fenders take up some bay real
estate and are painted in a clean, black coat. The radiator is
new.
Undercarriage
Like the overall design of the truck, the underside is simple,
efficient, and clean, featuring Ford's touted I-beam construction.
We note some typical surface rust and a build up of grease on a
crossmember, as well as some residual oil on the pans. The single
exhaust wears a FlowMaster muffler before exiting out the side and
leaf springs make up the suspension front and rear and wear new
bushings. The gas tank is also new.
Drive-Ability
Our straight six starts right up, sipping gas from the 1-barrel and
shifting into Drive which propels the truck onto our test loop. If
you're like us, you may have fond memories of bench seats and all
the benefits they provide, and it will all come flooding back when
you sit on this comfortable perch. Meanwhile, the truck performs
well and while it won't win any races, it has adequate power and
acceleration, tracks straight, and floats over road imperfections
and with new bushings, lacks the creaking normally associated with
old trucks. We note the brake lights don't work, the horn isn't
blowing, the odometer is not turning, and the needle is broken off
of the speedometer, so stick a wet finger out the window to
calculate your speed! All other functions work as they should.
While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were
working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these
functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
I hope my kids are paying attention. We're not getting any younger
and I'm waiting for the gift of a truck like this! What a great
family piece and one that will likely make someone in your family
very happy to receive, even if that's just you! It may be black and
blue, but it's a lover of a truck, not a fighter. Step into the
ring for this one before these flames are extinguished from Classic
Auto Mall!
F10CR446368
F10-F100
C-292ci 2bbl V8
R-San Jose, CA Assy Plant
446368-Sequential Unit Number
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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