17 years of waiting and finally got my truck!!

[cochino12]

Ok guys I know its not a Chevy and its one of the ugliest years ford made but I am sooo excited about this truck. My grandfather owned a body shop and bought it new in 1967 and used it as a DD for a long time. He died about 17 yrs ago and my uncle, I'll say "acquired" it and I've been trying to buy it from him ever since. Since my uncle never really drove it he finally decided to sell it to me and so I picked it up this weekend. I paid more for it than I wanted to but it really doesn't matter, I'm just pumped to finally have my grandpas truck. Here are a couple pictures of my new '67 f100

[PanelDeland]

Nice truck of the era,even if it's the wrong make.

[cayoterun]

There's nice critters in all breeds, and that's sure one of them.
Enjoy it in memory of your Granddad.

[Jonboy]

That's too cool. I think they are different enough that I like them. Looks like it is in nice shape, too.

[LockDoc]

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I have one of them from the other side of the fence too. Mine is a '69. It is nice too, but not that nice. Congratulations. Your Grandpa would be proud...

LockDoc

[Woogeroo]

Cool to have yer grandpa's truck back.

My pops had a '64 Ford, the body style before yours... I wouldn't mind having it back.

-W

[GMCjunkie]

Congratulations darin!! I think its a cool truck. Either way, If you love it and it means something special to you, its the most beautiful truck in the world. Have fun with it.

[1970 CST Short Wide]

Originally Posted by GMCjunkie

Congratulations darin!! I think its a cool truck. Either way, If you love it and it means something special to you, its the most beautiful truck in the world. Have fun with it.

X2 "Except the Darlin Part" It dosnt matter the Make and Model, Its the memories that count

[cayoterun]

Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

X2 "Except the Darlin Part" It dosnt matter the Make and Model, Its the memories that count

Thanks, Short, for my good belly laugh of the day!!

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by cochino12

Ok guys I know its not a Chevy and its one of the ugliest years ford made...

Not even close, that's a sexy old beast. Congrats on getting the truck "back."

[big_al_71]

Congrats on getting it back......

what are the plans?

bags/wheels and drive it!!

[cochino12]

Thanks for the comments guys. I got the carb rebuilt and was able to drive it around the neighborhood a little today Still needs some brake work and then it should be good to go

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Congrats on getting it back......

what are the plans?

bags/wheels and drive it!!

I originally thought I would make it a short bed, build a nice big block and do a crown vic swap with bags but the more I think about it I'll probably just get some different wheels for it and call it done, maybe bring it down 2"?

[Malo83]

Originally Posted by cochino12

Thanks for the comments guys. I got the carb rebuilt and was able to drive it around the neighborhood a little today Still needs some brake work and then it should be good to go



I originally thought I would make it a short bed, build a nice big block and do a crown vic swap with bags but the more I think about it I'll probably just get some different wheels for it and call it done, maybe bring it down 2"?

That's all I would do

[TennesseeZ]

I think that's one of F***'s better looking models, it just looks "tough", like it's got some balls, way better than the models after it. Glad it's found it's home with someone who will take care of it, and I think the waiting period will just make finally owning it just that much sweeter in the long run. Congrats for staying after it all those years and finally getting it. Take care of it and above all, enjoy it! BTW, I had a 69, or maybe it was a 67, Ranger, back in the day, It was a good truck, I rebuilt the 302 and front suspension, but the bodywork was too much for me back then, but I did make a little money when I sold it

[PanelDeland]

I just spotted one today.A short bed and it's for sale ...........Must not give in.......

[bigwheel15]

You kidding? I actually really like that body style. Beautiful truck and even more special is the story you have with it.

[likaroc13]

Congrats! I wouldn't hesitate to have that truck in my collection, knowing it was my grandfather's. To me, there's something to be said for sentimental value. It looks to be in great condition as well. My paternal grandfather has a few antiques which will one day be passed on to my younger brother and I. They rarely get used either, but they're kept safe & sound out of the elements. One of the vehicles is a '50 Ford Coupe. While I'm not a Ford guy at heart, I do think some of the older ones were quite stylish. Like you, I won't hesitate to own that vehicle even if it's not a Chevy. Hope you get lots of enjoyment & happy memories from your new toy, & I'm sure grandpa would be proud!

[Woogeroo]

I wouldn't touch it, I'd leave it as it is and ride it.

-W

[rusty76]

Really kool truck. I like these old Fords. One time my cousin wanted to go get a truck he sold to a fella way back. It was like a '69 and it was Blue. He told me that the guy had been locked up and his "Friend" told my cousin to go get his old truck. So we loaded up his tow bar and threw it in the back of his 3/4 ton '76 Ford. We get to the guys house and this dude was way off his rocker. He'd went totally crazy and boobie trapped the place and did all kinds of whack o stuff. Well we walk carefully through the yard and sitting in what appears to be a driveway is the '69. It was green now and had a camper top. So my cousin and I take a closer look and the truck had been painted with a brush. Which it didn't look too bad but still it wasn't great either. After looking at the truck we found some very interesting things he'd done to it. For one he engraved his drivers license number on every part. This includes the trim, glass and bumpers and ten tons more crap. Second he chained two batteries together with a bolt through each to the back of the truck. Why? Who knows, he was nutts. Then he'd chained his boots to the floor. Man this guy was out there. So after two hours of digging the truck out and getting it hooked to the tow bar with yanked it out with the '76. Got it to his house and parked it in behind the old house, where it sits to this day. About a year after we went to get the truck my cousin calls me up and says " I was looking under the truck today and saw that he'd cut half way through the frame. Lucky we made it as far as we did with it." I just rolled. As far as I know the guy is still locked up. Or in some mental institution. Every now then when I see the truck I go look at the Drivers License numbers scratched on the windshield. Ah fun memories of old trucks.

[cochino12]

funny

[vectorit]

Congrats on your new old truck!
I'd drive the wheels off that if I had it!

Good score.

[Palf70Step]

Congrats on a kool truck.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Congrats on the new old ride looks like it was very well kept..

[cochino12]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Congrats on a kool truck.

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Congrats on the new old ride looks like it was very well kept..

Thank you

[Z16]

Originally Posted by cochino12

Ok guys I know its not a Chevy and its one of the ugliest years ford made but I am sooo excited about this truck.

I'm far from a F*rd guy, but the 67-72s are by far the best looking of the modern era F*rd trucks. Just like the 67-72 Chevy GMCs. That looks like a nice truck.