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1966 F100 - Clean Original Montana Survivor on 2040-cars

Year:1966 Mileage:85200
Location:

Belgrade, Montana, United States

Belgrade, Montana, United States
Advertising:

1966 Ford F-100 Pickup

V8, 4-Speed, Ford 9 Inch rear (3.25 gears)

Odometer shows 85,200 miles; actual mileage unknown

For sale is a clean, original, Ford pickup from dry, salt-free Montana. I bought this truck about a year ago and have spent that time fixing little things and using it for occasional times when I needed a pickup, usually on drives to Butte (140 miles round trip and over the Continental Divide) and it has never let me down - I have total confidence in the mechanical condition of this truck. The one time I filled it up to the brim and then again after that trip I got 16 MPG. This is a solid, clean, and very nice pickup. I will list everything I know about it, good and bad.

THE GOOD:

- Starts every time even in cold weather, runs very well

- Solid tranny, clutch, rear end - both gear boxes topped off and no noise

- Good brakes and tires - rears are new Michelins with hardly any wear (see photo), fronts are Dunlops w/ decent tread

- New U-joints, Plugs, Wires/Cap/Rotor, Oil/Filter, Air Filter, Water Pump, Front Shocks

- Starter/Alternator/Regulator/Solenoid/Battery Cables replaced before I bought it

- Full gauges (w/ factory accessory Stewart Warner Amp/Oil gauges)

- Tight front end, tracks straight down the road

- Good heater/defrost, wipers, lights, horn all work

- Always stays cool, never overheats, does 65 mph very comfortably and will go faster if you want - 3.25 gearset is a great all-around ratio

- Bed floor ribs not smashed down - appears to have had a camper on it for most of its life

- Repainted grill, wheels, and hubcaps in original color; body touched up in places with factory Sahara Beige before a two-stage compounding and wax job

- Original seat has a new aftermarket cover; also new floormats

THE REST:

- Cracked windshield, broken middle section of headliner, cigar lighter/gas gauge/dome light/e-brake cable don’t work

- Driver’s floor was rusted from water collecting under mat but I put in a repro patch panel (all sealed up and solid now)

- Carb needs rebuilt/accelerator pump weak, but still perfectly drivable

- RF wheel cylinder has a slow leak

- Two-piece driveshaft vibrates at 35mph but vibration goes away below and above that - I replaced all 4 U-joints so it must be the center bearing (even swapped in a driveshaft out of another truck to verify that it wasn’t the tranny or rear end, and it’s not); I’ve never replaced one of those so I’m leaving that to the new owner

- Leaks oil but I only today tightened up the loose gasket bolts on the valve covers and oil pan and it has already helped immensely; also added some oil leak stopper

- Bed is surface-rusted from a load of dirt the previous owner left in the bed for a few months, and front top rail is dented (could be pulled out)

- Minor rust in a few insolated places (see 2 photos for examples) but very minimal - NOT A RUST BUCKET - I want to make this very clear, rust is only in a few places such as where mud would gather and otherwise the body is very solid

- Various scratches, paint defects, and minor dents on body

- Driver's seat foam was ripped so I filled it before putting the new cover on - very comfortable

OVERALL

This is a very nice truck and gets lots of attention. It runs well and is very clean and dependable. It needs nothing immediately - you can drive it as-is and do more to it over time if you want. I think that if you put in a new windshield and a bedliner, it would really take it to the next level. This would also be a great restoration candidate.

I have done my best to describe the truck honestly and in detail including the negative points, but still, I encourage and welcome all prospective bidders to see/drive the truck in person. This vehicle is sold “as-is” and “where-is” and absolutely no warrantees are made concerning it or its condition, either expressed or implied. Truck is located in Belgrade, Montana and buyer is responsible for all shipping arrangements and costs. I will be happy to assist in loading the truck if buyer sends a carrier. Clear title, ready to go. Cash in person talks. I will be happy to answer any questions. Check out my 100% Positive Feedback and bid with confidence - good luck!

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