Fun sighting at the hardware store. A gentleman had a 1960 Ford F-100 in near perfect original condition. Custom cab with all the options including bubble wrap rear window. The truck bed was easily accessible, bigger than today’s short beds, at an easy height to get in and out, etc. The owner ha…

[image] Propane_Car: It was easy to work on and could just keep it simple. Recognize that it also was subject to vapor lock, had drum brakes that were scary if you drove through a puddle… and sometimes even if you didn’t, had recirculating-ball steering, and required far more routine mainten…

[image] George_San_Jose1: Nice ride! Whew…someone wore out an ugly stick on that front end… ;-]

I like the round headlights and the wrap around chrome bumper, but the add’l chrome besides what’s actually needed seems to bit too much, too shiny. I’d prefer stock wheels too if I had an old F100. But since it isn’t my truck, who cares … lol …

I had a 46 Chev pickup that I bought in 1970 in Cortez, Colorado, for $300. It had a 55 straight 6 engine, 6 volt system, three speed stick, no vent windows but a crank forward windshield for defrosting. It was small inside, enough for 2 but three across was not OK. I wish I still had it, but I s…

Who could wish for anything more in a pickup https://www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/SJ13/St.-John's/lots/r120-1928-ford-model-a-roadster-pickup/293664

I like the mid-50s Ford better: [image] The 1960 Chevy was overdone, too, IMO: [image] Things calmed down by '67 [image]

[image] texases: The 1960 Chevy was overdone, too, IMO: I agree. It should be noted that with the exception of the '60 Chevy, the trucks shown are all stepside pickups. I always liked the full bed better, not for styling but because is was bit more utilitarian, a bit more bed space. However…

[image] the_same_mountainbike: It should be noted that with the exception of the '60 Chevy, the trucks shown are all stepside pickups. I always liked the full bed better, not for styling but because is was bit more utilitarian, a bit more bed space. That’s because I was trying to post pics of…

Really? [1965chevypickup] [obj817geo614pg9p16] [obj819geo616pg9p16] [obj837geo634pg9p16] If you like, I can provide a link with dozens more photos of stock '50s and '60s pickups with full beds. I’m guessing you weren’t around back then?

1960 Ford F-100

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the_same_mountainbike December 20, 2017, 4:26pm 19

I think it’s gorgeous, much classier than the “big truck” front ends on modern pickups.
But, than, I grew up seeing these trucks. Those too young to remember may not appreciate the old style pickups.

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1960 Ford F-100

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