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Project : Ramp Truck 1966 F-600
More of a driver for now but plan is (once I finish my 2 current projects)
To turn this into a Ramp Truck to haul the Projects. Seeing as though others just drove across country with one thought I would at least share what I just found. 1966 F-600 with only 5400 Miles! In heated storage since new 361 2v Clark 5-spd 2 Speed Eaton Rear Axle 20,000 lb GVW This is original down to the TIRES! Only thing replaced is the spark plugs, pretty sure at least 50% of air in tires is still Original . . HAHA Just got it cleaned up today will post a few better pics in next day or so. First trip to gas station, plan is 1st outing this weekend @ GoodGuys I did pull seat and floor mat for a bit of cleaning. 48yrs of dirt but looks great. It was well taken care of. Also a pic of when truck was new. It would be nice to find someone who could do a rendering for me of what the Ramp Truck may look like when done. Kind of crappy cell phone pics. Just not enough FORDS here . . . hahaha http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps25e1d782.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps172eace5.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...psb813c285.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...pse83806ef.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps75a2d672.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps3b32daf6.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps3590d470.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...psf924601c.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps72536de8.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps4c3a13e0.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps2bcddc0a.jpg |
I don't know about the ramp aspect, the trucks just do damn clean as is !!!. I'd find a trailer to match and go that route.
Its a great find nonetheless..... |
I like fire trucks and I like ramp trucks...This is a win win situation :gitrdun:
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5400 miles!! What a great piece of history.
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Wow just wow. What a beauty.
I just realized even more what a POS I bought. :hitaxeonthehead: :lol: |
Something like this would be very cool but you will have to lengthen the frame a considerable amount.
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Very,Very Cool!!!!!
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Do want! :hairpullout:
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Thanks All!
Made it out to GG Scottsdale today. I heard 2500 vehicles showed On way home the FT started to run a bit rough. Found a center electrode on #3 plug had moved towards end of plug closing up the plug gap! Show Pics tomorrow . . . http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps55c6996a.jpg |
While sitting at GG the County Commissioner texted me a couple pics of trophy's the dept won in last couple years showing the truck.
These show it was still in use last year. Also a couple other pics taken at show. Poor lighting but . . . I am very excited to own this piece of History! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps7970083a.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...psa1b68a4e.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps716544fc.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps4a48280b.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...psb0f02c78.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps424fddbf.jpg |
Wow that's an amazing truck!
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Very cool truck indeed.
Is there anyone that might be interested in the pumper part of the truck that I'm assuming you'll be removing? It looks to be in excellent shape, hopefully someone can find a use for it. I have to say, you've got my wheels turning. I happen to know where this truck is sitting and I know the owner is getting tired of paying rent to store it. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4...160046_157.jpg |
Wow, what a cool find.
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over 100 miles driven in last day or so.
7.01 MPG the first tank but that was with the "wrong" spark plugs and one bad plug on #3 Cyl. Seems the electrode broke off inside allowing it to close the plug gap. Runs much much better now. What a sweet Ramp Truck it will make. Effortless cruising 60-65 down the freeway. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...pse0618cff.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps3c98f2e9.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps587f3055.jpg |
Are these the original plugs from the factory?
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What else can I say. You scored. That truck is amazing.:wow:
Looking at that truck makes me realize what a POS DG bought:lol: |
shopping trip to costco
A few better interior pics
Took a trip to Costco to pick up a few things Now OVER 5500 miles on it . . http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps18364625.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps50704579.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps86297827.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps41583c27.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps1b9b76db.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps6db0ec5b.jpg |
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Beautiful truck. |
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Pretty much everything else under the hood is original . . I will use it again tomorrow to pick up 40 cases of a energy drink. Its turned in to my daily driver . . This weekend I will drive it 33 Miles across town to a car show. Same thing the following weekend. |
Great Truck - I can't wait for the Ramp-Truck conversion
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Last saturday took the FT to a local replica of a 1970 Ford Dealership~Museum, my FT was on display inside while a car show was going on outside.
I thought it was way cool to be invited to park inside. Truck now has a WHOPPING 5632 miles on it . . A few pics http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...pse70ece53.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps90472269.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...pscf41bec0.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps09ad723a.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...psc5087230.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps2929dbe4.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps43128fad.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps67431b4c.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps2f49528e.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps1e525a7d.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...psbf60108c.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps2c49fed2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps93204a9b.jpg |
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One more show at a large Ford Dealer tomorrow then I think its time for a Ramp Truck!
Just need to sell the water tank first. |
Holey crap, that shop is AWESOME! Even better that you got to park in it for the show.
Thanks for posting the pics. |
Another show yesterday and yet another Museum tour.
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This is just a sampling what is inside the museum. Simply wonderful!
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It was very dark in
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There were 3 main rooms in museum so only had approx 5 min in each. .
Enough to make your head spin . . Did have some favorites tho . A few shots from show> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps50222afa.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps3139a813.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps59170f4d.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps587503f1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...psd204934a.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps4bc299b7.jpg |
A few better engine pay pics of FT.
Now that I have driven it 300 miles and went to a few shows its time to get going on what this truck was intended for, A Ramp Truck! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...psacf606f5.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps27b29730.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps652a5571.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps9a506e48.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps8d679c7b.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...psf24e125d.jpg |
A few better interior pics.
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A few better pics of Ramp Truck . .
A quickie photo chop Still taking measurements etc to figure out the best way to do this. I do have some nice Aluminum ramps that are 14' long I will use. Probably use something like a roller on a boat trailer for guiding to store them under bed. I cut apart a photo and moved the upper storage box down and the lower box rearward and it would fit perfect that way. I would then have to make the rest of the sides and the frame work. Its 102" from front of existing tank to axle center line so I would add that exact amount to rear to give me exactly 17' bed. In the 4th photo the end of bed would go up to forward edge of the aluminum ladder in pic. Should be a easy build! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps71a76134.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps093153f7.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps94faee4e.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps09551640.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...psecde33d0.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps56b3c477.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ps410844e0.jpg |
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