Author Topic: F truck (Read 7151 times)

Ash · « **on:** September 12, 2014, 07:29:50 pm »

I'm looking around for another F-truck for myself. I prefer a dual cab or an extended cab but seeing as I am struggling to find anything suitable, I'm considering a 65/66 F100. I'm not looking at anything late as they are stupidly over priced.

I have my eye on all the online places but if anyone knows of something that may be of interest, let me know

Pinto Pete · « **Reply #1 on:** September 12, 2014, 09:01:51 pm »

You'd need a Datsun 1200 ute for those half horseys.....

Ash · « **Reply #2 on:** September 12, 2014, 09:06:57 pm »

You'd fit a few of those in the back of one of them. I did say to the wife we could use the box trailer...she didn't like that idea

Pinto Pete · « **Reply #3 on:** September 12, 2014, 09:25:01 pm »

Could always make it a covered wagon....

Ash · « **Reply #4 on:** September 16, 2014, 11:23:52 am »

Just put a deposit down on a truck. Fingers crossed it pans out

ND69 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 16, 2014, 12:19:11 pm »

Did it come with a horse elevator..

Ash · « **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2014, 01:12:06 pm »

No unfortunately

But it should have quite a few horses under the bonnet

Pinto Pete · « **Reply #7 on:** September 16, 2014, 07:51:12 pm »

Quote from: Ash on September 16, 2014, 01:12:06 pm

No unfortunately But it should have quite a few horses under the bonnet

how about a 385 series .....

Ash · « **Reply #8 on:** September 16, 2014, 07:51:58 pm »

Quote from: Pinto Pete on September 16, 2014, 07:51:12 pm

how about a 385 series .....

Spot on

Ash · « **Reply #9 on:** September 16, 2014, 08:02:01 pm »

Pinto Pete · « **Reply #10 on:** September 16, 2014, 09:40:33 pm »

78..? is it here.? got a spud box you can have if you need help getting into it..

Ash · « **Reply #11 on:** September 16, 2014, 09:54:35 pm »

It's a 79 F350 4x4. Has a 429 with alloy heads and so on and a C6 with Gear Vendors overdrive. She needs a boat ticket so it'll take a few months to get here.

I should be able to jump up. Going to be pretty funny watching the wife jump in and out, she's a shorty. Might have to get her some of those fold away caravan steps

mwizz · « **Reply #12 on:** September 16, 2014, 10:06:20 pm »

Nice Ash

Ash · « **Reply #13 on:** September 16, 2014, 10:07:53 pm »

Cheers, Mark

66 Stang · « **Reply #14 on:** September 16, 2014, 10:10:15 pm »

Looks like a nice truck Ash, was it more cost effective buying it out of the USA, they love there trucks over there, so I would assume they are cheaper.

I knew a guy that bought an F250 with a 390 in it, totally rust free, dead straight, excellent paint, present very well, for $3500, it was a 69 model, the camper version so it had the long wheel base.

Ash · « **Reply #15 on:** September 16, 2014, 10:24:59 pm »

Cheers, Keith

There are a few around here in Aus. I really wanted something with a second row of seats but I either couldn't find one or couldn't afford it. What got me on this one was the big block with the bolt on parts, the 4x4, the Gear Vendors overdrive, A/C set-up for R134A and it is set-up to tow both standard hitch and 5th wheel.

The few decent ones, mostly 2x4, in Aus were all in the mid teens. Anything under 10k pretty much needs something or a lot of things. Your mates one for $3500 is a deadset bargain. This being a big block 4x4 would be at a guess around the 20k mark here. If you can find one. This wont owe me that but it'll be in the higher teens by the time it is here.

There are lots to chose from over there. They really do love them. And I like the left hook idea over a right hook. It was one thing I struggled with in my last F150 with it being a RHD, I can't hear on my left side so could never hear anyone in the cab as they aren't quiet trucks.

I've still got all the fun of the importing process ahead of me. Lots of worry and sleepless nights coming up!

Ash · « **Reply #16 on:** September 29, 2014, 06:03:12 am »

Well... the worry got the better of me and I pulled out of the sale. The seller wasn't following through with things when he said he would so I didn't feel comfortable in sending him the balance.

Which worked out well as yesterday I returned home with this. Flew up on Saturday morning and drove it the 900km's back home yesterday. Absolutely loved it, she cruises absolutely beautifully.

She is a 76 F100 with a 390 and C6 that had done 97k. Has power steer and air plus a 9 inch.

mwizz · « **Reply #17 on:** September 29, 2014, 10:41:27 pm »

Looks great Ash, love that colour scheme

Ash · « **Reply #18 on:** September 30, 2014, 10:05:10 am »

Thanks, Mark. I think it must be a similar colour to grabber blue? I like it

Pinto Pete · « **Reply #19 on:** September 30, 2014, 10:14:52 am »

That looks really good Ash, well worth the flight...

Ash · « **Reply #20 on:** September 30, 2014, 10:21:00 am »

Cheers, Pete.

Definitely worth the flight. Was a blast to drive home. The 390 is very smooth. It's a big lounge chair on wheels that will move a house

ND69 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 30, 2014, 11:41:20 am »

I like the look of your new"truck" Nice pick,

Its a good feeling have your foot on the pedal of a V8 watching the miles go by.

Ash · « **Reply #22 on:** September 30, 2014, 11:48:21 am »

Cheers, ND.

I tallied up my receipts and I used about $230 of 98 octane in the 900km's. That was including a fair bit of driving around brisbane, getting lost many times and heading in the wrong direction several times too. Also found myself quite a few times getting a little excited on the freeway. I think that is quite reasonable for a 3 speed 6.4 litre doing that kind of driving.

boss69hogg · « **Reply #23 on:** October 19, 2014, 08:13:36 pm »

Looks like a great truck Ash. Does this mean the 1 toner is gone?

67fasty.sm · « **Reply #24 on:** October 19, 2014, 08:31:44 pm »

nice truck Ash ! hope you didnt do any $'s on the other one

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