I figured I'd stop by here and give a brief intro, My father gave me 69 f 100, with absolutely no brakes, and a project that I have been dying to do for quite some time. She sat out in the country just rusting away, and I just had to do something about it. Aside from the brakes and some cosmetic problems, (Like rodent damage) She seems to run/idle beautifully. I then took my carburetor out to clean and hopefully seal a small leak and now I have a significant leak, but otherwise I have yet to find any major mechanical problems with her.

I am happy to be here, So many seem so knowledgeable about everything Ford. Hoping I may find some good advice, and good friends because this is a big time learning experience for me, and again I am really excited. I'd like to put about 5,000 into it and bring her back to pristine beauty.

There's my intro, look forward to every great thing this truck is going to teach me, and the people I meet.

Dep

 

Welcome to the site Colorado_Dep.

Sounds like a great project Late 60's to mid 70's was some tough old Ford iron! Some of my favorites. Worked on a boat load of them, and retored a few for myself over the years. Favorite was a 69 F250 4x4 that I restored from the leafspring bushings on up. Hated to let'er go, but bought a new truck.. Only thing I wish I had done was convert it to power steering. I'd probably still be driving it Post some pics when you get a chance, we love pics!!

 

Yeah, post pics. Us hillbillys have a hard time understanding words. Welcome to the site and ask away or offer any suggestions you think may help someone. Sometimes a fresh eye will open up our old eyes and give more insight to a problem.

 

I had an old 68 f100 with a manual choke and points. Never ever did much to it, but it was the only car out of 5 we owned that would always start when it was 25 below zero. I sure wish I had it now.

 

Kinda makes one wonder when in the past with an older vehicle and going on a trip all you needed was a spare set of points and condenser, a spare fuel filer, a roll of electrical tape and an old pair of panty hose to use for a belt and maybe a gallon of anti freeze and a screwdriver and a pair of pliers and off we went. Most of the time you didn't need to use any of it, but today you can't take enough stuff on the road with you to get you home. What has happened to our "progress" ? Yes, we have what one might call more dependable vehicles , but when it craps out on the road, today all you need is a cell phone and the more deluxe versions have 35 coffee cup holders to keep you entertained until the tow truck arrives. Don't you just love it?

 

I'm with you on this - I have a 72 which is rusting away as I drive it - I need to get it dry docked and start refreshing some of the body but it runs so well and always, always starts - (unlike anything else I have out here, including the old horse, Taffy) so I hate to take it off the road. Just wish it could carry more payload.

 

You know, that old truck I had was very, very giving. It made many 15 mile trips (one way) to the landfill loaded to the springs with concrete slabs I'd broken up and filled it to the brim with. Never a problem, even with it's points and plugs. The only thing that would remind me of its limits is if the brakes got hot, they'd fade a bit.
Which is easily solved by upgrading it with front disc brakes. Then they were unstoppable. Especially with a tow hitch!

 

hey colorado

Had a '68 f100 that needed a carb rebuild back in the day and I had never done one. That was back in the days b4 u tube, internet, ect. There should be a tag of some sort screwed onto the carb. That is the carb part no. Sure you can order one online and be sure to use that number when ordering. I just followed the directions that came with the box and surprise, it just worked out fine. It would be a good idea to go on u tube, dial up vice grip garage, or any other car restore videos or put in u tube search box carb. rebuild '68 ford f100. you should get back plenty of good videos on how to do it. I found out a carb rebuild is not that hard on basic 60's era vehicles.
how's your truck on body rust and are you gonna sell it or daily drive it? if selling about how much would you be asking?

Hope this helps and good luck with it. You can do it.

 

In the future, you might want to first check the dates of the post. This one is 11 years old and he hasn't posted since 2011. .You could try reaching out to him with a PM.