Vehicle Description
1960 Ford F100 Flareside Pickup
"1960 Ford Trucks, with economy features certified in tests by
America's foremost independent research organization, offer greater
value for your hauling dollar than ever before. The same boldly
modern trucks that have set the pace in the light duty field have
been improved to give you a unit as free from mechanical defects as
a truck can be. You'll find the kind of refinements you're looking
for all through the line, including a more rigid frame on the short
wheelbase F-100 Series." From the 1960 Ford Truck brochure, replete
with colorful illustrations of F-100's at work.
For consignment, a 1960 Ford F100 Flareside pickup truck, described
by our consignor as a resto-mod "and intended to be fun, safe and
reliable for the old truck enthusiast who wants to turn heads and
not deal with the issues of driving an old truck". Well said, and
now you're curious exactly how that was achieved, and there's a lot
to unpack, so get comfortable. Let's start with the fact that it
has a title verified 6,267 actual miles and has been covered in a
garage since its restoration.
Exterior
Repainted about nine years ago with some touch up in 2023, the
truck presents in Dark Gray Metallic. It's two stage here and has
been ceramic coated. The bulldog-like fascia with the quad
headlights would go away in '61 for a "softer" look, while our
front is painted in menacing black. That black reappears on the lid
of the cab which accentuates the slight forward cant of the cabin
that along with the rest of the lines, gives the truck some forward
momentum even when parked. The step is topped by a grippy Ford
branded metal plate, riveted into place on each side and long
wooden stakes wall in the bed with honey colored oak that offers a
beautiful contrast to the gray. Wood boards line the bed
alternating with chrome strips while a cedar plank cover adds
another layer and has a cedar storage box built in. 15-inch black
steel wheels enjoy a redline highlight and Ford dog dish covers.
Imperfections are few with some bubbling down low, some paint runs,
and a ding in the cab corner.
Interior
Black painted inner doors share space with a ribbed gray vinyl
insert, dressing up the otherwise utilitarian truck doors, and the
black continues along the metal dash. But let's not get ahead of
ourselves! The seats share the paint color palette with gray
inserts framed in black vinyl on a full bench seat that's in great
shape and puts the driver in front of a wood rimmed steering wheel
on a tilt column. A polished metal plate houses the gauge cluster,
a series of Dolphin white face gauges and a shiny retro radio hides
Bluetooth capability, while vents express the retro air
conditioning and heater onboard. The tall shifter rises from the
floor with a black boot in a sea of black carpet and our consignor
notes the cabin has been lined with sound deadening panels. The
patterned headliner is where the speakers live and is in great
shape.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, a rebuilt 302ci V8 dressed in chrome valve cover
and air filter housing, along with an Edelbrock intake and Holley
4-barrel carburetor. Behind it, a rebuilt AOD 4-speed automatic
transmission with overdrive is sending power to the Ford 9" axle in
back. A nice upgrade to the stopping hardware is supplied as power
disc brakes up front and power drums in the rear.
Undercarriage
Clean but not glossy clean underneath, the simple underside shows
the bottom side of the bed planks in good shape, along with mostly
dry conditions, save for a drop of oil on the pan. Beyond that,
minimal and typical surface rust is present, along with some rust
that is more of the Swiss cheese variety on the inner panel of the
bed skirt in several places. The front end is blessed with a
Mustang II set up for suspension and the rear has typical leaf
springs. Headers begin the exhaust process, and the pipes travel in
tandem through Thrush mufflers before terminating under the truck
in out turned ends.
Drive-Ability
Why don't mind if we do. This tough looking truck has an inviting
interior and a comfortable one at that! We light up the 302 and
notice a slightly muted tone thanks to the paneling, but it still
suits our need for healthy notes! The truck moves with authority,
as if late to work, but the ride is comfortable, as if retired from
the daily grind of hauling goods across town. Good visibility
combines with straight tracking to render this a solid ride worthy
of consideration. All functions work as intended, including lights,
gauges, and the radio. 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.
Our consignor was being modest when he said, "this is not a show
truck". Au contraire, monsieur! We would have zero issues taking
this to a show, cruise night, or Cars and Coffee. Sure, one could
pump up the showiness of the truck, but it's fantastic as is. It's
got spunk, attitude, and Americana! It's a turnkey truck that will
turn heads and contains some modern touches that will remove the
burden of the "old" factor. If this was American Idol, this truck
would get three yeses from us!
F10J0H63722
F10-F100
J-223ci I6
0-1960
H-Detroit, MI Assy Plant
63722-Sequential Unit Number
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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