What year truck is this?

Bwildered · Post by **Bwildered** » October 14, 2008, 11:04 pm

I found an older ford truck on craigslist (and just down the road from my house). I am interested in it, but am new to the older model fords, and can't tell what this one is. I think it is a 1962-64, but the bed of the truck is making me wonder.

Also, anyway to tell what size engine it has?

Is this a good deal? I am looking for a project vehicle and soemthing to occassionally haul 2x4's home or tow my jeep.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/877204901.html

Thanks.

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » October 14, 2008, 11:11 pm

looks like a 63 by the grille. and the box is right for the year being a non unibody truck.

JFCDeuce · Post by **JFCDeuce** » October 14, 2008, 11:15 pm

Well it's got a 1963 grill, but from the pics it looks like a '61 upper valance, Someone else will chime in on the bed for sure (it's the 57-60 style, but they did use them after 1960 till ??)

At that price, (and probably lower with cash) it's a good deal for a non-rusted and running/driving truck.

slick4x4 · Post by **slick4x4** » October 14, 2008, 11:22 pm

from kansas
you have come to the right place
the guys you meet at this site are fantastic.
the knowledge they have is awesome
i on the other hand , am a 'newbie', but i will give it a shot..
1963, with the 'wrong bed' which is actually the correct bed!
looks pretty straight, for that kind of money i would want to test drive it
if it runs good , pretty fair price.....IMO

Slick Fan · Post by **Slick Fan** » October 15, 2008, 11:16 am

Man, that link is already dead...did you buy the truck?

Welcome aboard!

DFM1 · Post by **DFM1** » October 15, 2008, 11:30 am

I bought it early this morning. My plans are to drive up and get it tomorrow morning.

Bwildered · Post by **Bwildered** » October 15, 2008, 1:17 pm

Oh well...I'll just have to keep looking. At least it's going to a good home!!

I guess the old saying is true, "the early bird catches the worm!!"

BigTim · Post by **BigTim** » October 15, 2008, 1:59 pm

I got a line on a 62 uni, may go look at it later today or tomorrow. The guys says it is a nice rust free West Texas truck with a virgin radio delete dash. 6 cyl 3 speed. I'll try to get some pictures.

Bwildered · Post by **Bwildered** » October 15, 2008, 3:50 pm

DFM1 -

This guy has some other older vehicles listed on craigslist (dodge coronet), if you see anything good let me know.

Thx

Uncle Skip · Post by **Uncle Skip** » October 15, 2008, 6:34 pm

Bwildered.
Max in Houston has a really nice little '63 swb with the later model (65-66)styleside bed for sale if you're interested.
Shoot him a PM and see what he says.
Uncle Skip

Max · Post by **Max** » October 15, 2008, 9:46 pm

I'm not bewildered all of the time, just some of it. Jeez.

Yes, '63 is for sale (unofficially) if you're interested. Send me PM and I'll give you any details.

Thanks Skip!

DFM1 · Post by **DFM1** » October 20, 2008, 12:05 pm

Hello, Bwildered

As it turns out I did not purchase the truck. My plan was to go up last Thursday but due to 4" of rain where the truck was I could not get to it. So wound up not going. We talked again on Friday, while he was actually looking at the truck for me. It turned out not to be what I was looking for. I am looking for a very low rust cab. The actual owner is named Allen, he very nice and completly honest about what he is selling. His office #903-883-8686 and cell #903-450-3877

Bwildered · Post by **Bwildered** » October 21, 2008, 7:47 am

Thanx for the info. Did he say how bad the rust was on it? I am assuming it is probably the floor boards, bed, etc. I have to work this weekend, but maybe if it's still there next weekend I'll run and see what I can workout.

Thanx for the heads up and the info.

DFM1 · Post by **DFM1** » October 21, 2008, 10:17 am

Hi Bwildered,

All my questions to him were about the cab itself. He did say the truck had floorboard rust and rain drip ledge rust as well and there was body filler repair to the drip ledges areas. The truck is actually in Quinlan, TX. I am not sure how far you live from there but a may be worth a drive over to check it out. Since I live 300 miles to the south I elected not to chance it. I may have missed out on a good deal myself.

Don