My 65 F100 Project

CMenard · Post by **CMenard** » August 31, 2006, 7:29 pm

Here it is in all it's glory. I found this on Ebay a few weeks ago and couldn't resist it. I love the way it sits and it drives really well.

The truck is sitting on a 73 Torino chassis and uses the the Torino's 351C which is now backed by an AOD. I just added the wheels and tires, fixed a few other little things and now it's ready to cruise.

Let me know what you guys think.

mikecarson · Post by **mikecarson** » August 31, 2006, 7:34 pm

Looks like a good start.

FORDMANLCRACKEL · Post by **FORDMANLCRACKEL** » August 31, 2006, 7:42 pm

WHAT YA KNOW AN E-BAY TRUCK WITH A FORD MOTOR IN IT.

LOOKS LIKE A SOLID TRUCK. NOW THE FUN STARTS.

LONNIE

chop · Post by **chop** » August 31, 2006, 8:19 pm

All right!!!!!! another Georgia member!!!
Welcome to the club.
I am in east middle Ga. Washington county...about half way between Macon and Augusta.
The truck looks great, I like the stance.
Chop

jkimbrel65 · Post by **jkimbrel65** » August 31, 2006, 8:32 pm

Sweet!! I like the stance What color you gonna paint it

FORDMANLCRACKEL · Post by **FORDMANLCRACKEL** » August 31, 2006, 8:49 pm

TAKE SOME PICTURES OF UNDER THE HOOD, IN THE BED, AND THE CHASSIS. WANT TO SEE HOW ITS PUT TOGETHER. IF YOU DONT MIND.

LONNIE

Comet · Post by **Comet** » August 31, 2006, 9:14 pm

Stance is killer.

castruck_1964 · Post by **castruck_1964** » August 31, 2006, 9:24 pm

Looks cool

You just have to love those southern rust free trucks

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » August 31, 2006, 9:47 pm

that is sweet...I love the stance. Dito on the pictures or the frame and engine!

should be a fun project!

65TremecGT · Post by **65TremecGT** » September 1, 2006, 2:28 am

I really like it, it sits very nice and looks nicely porportioned. A nice rear valance would look nice also. You just can not go wrong with a shortie! I would ,lke to soo some of the fabrication for mounting it on the Torino chassis as well.

jakdad · Post by **jakdad** » September 1, 2006, 5:43 am

Looks great!! More pics. A diamond in the rough!!

6Slick5 · Post by **6Slick5** » September 1, 2006, 7:27 am

That's a sweet find! Like the others, what's your plans? More pictures please!

Have Fun!
Marty

BigTim · Post by **BigTim** » September 1, 2006, 8:14 am

Sweet, has the lead sled look. Truck has greatness written all over it.

William-in-St. George · September 1, 2006, 8:52 am

I would like to see how the cab and bed mounts were constructed. Nice truck all you need is a drivers mirror and you're ready for the water mellon 500!

The Big M · Post by **The Big M** » September 1, 2006, 9:52 am

Love it.

Makes me want to find a shortie and drop it on to my '87 Grand Marquis. I dig the steelies and wide whites too...

CMenard · Post by **CMenard** » September 1, 2006, 10:10 am

Thanks for all the compliments.

My future plans for the truck include rebuilding the 351, some bags, and finishing the interior. Then some body work and paint.

More immediate plans are to floor the bed and build mounts for it, new exhaust, swap out the Torino steering column, chrome bumber and grill, and rewire the truck.

I'll get some more pictures this weekend of how it was put together.

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » September 1, 2006, 10:34 am

saweeet!!!!!!!!!

hey big M you wantin' to get rid of that Marquis?
I have a shorty waitin to go on...

The Big M · Post by **The Big M** » September 1, 2006, 10:56 am

Wanting to get rid of it? Not really.

Should I get rid of it? Probably.

Tell you what JC, I'll shoot you a PM later today with some details...

My 65 F100 Project

My 65 F100 Project

65 on a Torino.