Vehicle Description
After years of living in their competitors' shadows, vintage Ford
pickups are finally getting their due. This 1966 Ford F-100 is a
wonderful example of doing everything right and getting a great
result. Not modified, but a clean, usable, and very stylish old
pickup that will fit right in at the next local show.
Originally painted code B Caribbean Turquoise, this handsome Ford
was repainted a few years ago in a shade of burgundy likely
borrowed from the late-model color chart. The dark red finish makes
for the ideal '60s pickup truck color and it highlights the
dramatic sheetmetal of the mid-60s Ford trucks. It isn't
in-your-face, but rather a quiet kind of color that sneaks up on
you and you will find that the more you look at it, the more you
like it. Sweeping front fenders are a dramatic look for a
working-class pickup and are part of the reasons these Fords are
gaining popularity every year, and it's rather rare to find a
long-bed model that hasn't been worked to death. The sheetmetal is
quite straight with good gaps all around which says to us that this
truck hasn't been hauling concrete or beating around job sites for
five decades, but rather was perhaps a daily driver someplace where
the weather is warm. It wouldn't be the '60s without some chrome,
and the attractive grille, neat emblems with red inserts, and
familiar chrome rings around the taillights make this Ford look its
best. And if you still have work to do, well, the bed has been
finished with a spray-in bedliner and a snug-fitting tonneau, and
there's a trailer hitch tucked under the bumper.
The interior has been upgraded from the stock vinyl upholstery to
more comfortable and breathable fabric inserts, but keeps the
old-school look that makes old trucks so appealing. The wide bench
seat is trimmed in tan vinyl so it's durable, and black carpets on
the floor are easy to maintain. The instrument panel has a very
appealing old-fashioned look with a large central flanked by round
pods that are straight out of the '50s. Three-on-the-tree shifting
really makes it feel like you're driving a vehicle from another
era, although the small-diameter American Racing steering wheel is
thoroughly modern. An AM/FM head unit slots neatly into the dash
and powers speakers hidden out of sight. Other additions include
heavy-duty Ford rubber floor mats to help keep everything clean and
a nice chrome glove box lid that really brightens up the
interior.
Ford's workhorse 240 cubic inch inline-6 was noted for its torque
and durability, powering this truck with ease. The engine bay is
very nicely detailed with correct industrial gray enamel on the
engine, an oil bath air cleaner, and cast iron exhaust manifold for
maximum durability. It's rugged, simple, basic and that's the way
they liked it. No power steering or brakes, but with the
lightweight six up front, you probably won't miss them, and it runs
so smoothly that you won't miss having a V8. The undercarriage is
in very good order, although not detailed for show and it still
rides on its original suspension, so if you need to put it to work
on weekends, it's ready, willing, and able. Out back a heavy-duty
rear end with 3.73 gears means this truck is still a reliable
cruiser that's plenty peppy around town and ignores the load in the
bed. The only major upgrade is the flashy Weld aluminum wheels,
which carry fat 255/70/15 blackwall radials.
Take advantage of the fact that the Fords haven't yet caught up to
the competition, because neat old pickups like this F-100 won't be
this affordable for very much longer. Call today!