Vehicle Description
Trucks are red hot right now, and we're pleased with the way this
1964 Ford F-100 Custom Cab pickup looks and works. It's not
modified, it's not radical, it's not a custom, but it has a great
color combination, a V8 engine, and is in exactly the right
condition to do a little work now and then. Oh, and it's quite
affordable, too.
You don't see many Ford pickups at shows, but that's a shame,
because this a pretty machine. It isn't a show piece, however, so
don't expect to win trophies with it. On the other hand, what you
will win is the respect of everyone around you when they see you
driving it and using it as intended, because it does that
exceedingly well. The repaint is in the original Wimbledon White
and Bengal Tan combination, a sophisticated look that makes this
truck look contemporary and tasteful, not merely basic. It's a
little older, so it's got some signs of use and age on it, and it
was never intended to be perfect, which all means that you can use
it even if there's a risk of it getting wet and you'll never worry
about parking it somewhere. Believe me, that's quite a liberating
experience. The red stripe along the side trim is an awesome hit of
bright contrast that really ties it all together and most folks
will not realize that's how they came from the factory. It wears a
bright chrome bumper and cool stamped grille up front, while
there's a heavy-duty diamond-plate rear bumper that is suitably
industrial. The bed is scuffed and bruised, but still ready to get
to work, so stop fretting over your hobby vehicles and just
drive!
The gold seat cover is obviously newer, but the rest appears to be
original, including the carpets and door panels. It's stylish and
functional, and even in the 1960s Ford seemed to understand that
merely being practical was no longer enough. It was originally a
column-shifted automatic, but there's a new B&M floor shifter
on the transmission tunnel, a detail that makes the truck feel
sporty out on the road. Everything else is original, from the
gauges to the steering wheel to the AM radio in the center of the
dash. At some point, an aftermarket A/C unit was installed under
the dash and it could probably be made to work without a lot of
effort because all the components look pretty new. It probably
needs a new headliner, but they're cheap and readily available and
installation is a DIY thing for a Saturday afternoon.
The engine is a familiar 292 cubic inch V8 which served reliably in
the first Thunderbirds. With a simple 2-barrel carburetor, it's
still torquey and smooth and remains quite reliable for everyday
use. You'll also see the polished compressor for the aftermarket
A/C system, which works with the chrome valve covers. Ford Red
paint on the block is correct and there's plenty of evidence of
recent work, including ignition components so it runs great. The
3-speed automatic transmission shifts cleanly and doesn't' have any
bad habits, so you can drive this truck like any other, and you can
see from the photos that it's tidy underneath if not sparkling
clean. The single exhaust has the right sound and with helper
springs on the rear axle, you shouldn't be afraid to grab a load of
lumber from the local supply store. People will love it! The only
real external mod is a set of polished Torque Thrust style wheels
with 17-inch performance radials that really set it all off.
A great-looking truck that would be an ideal starter collectable or
just something fun and practical to have round, all at a reasonable
price. Call today!
