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Settler - 68
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New Member from VA Love old Bumps

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Hello, I have been looking at this site a long time and it's great to see people with so much knowledge and passion about these old fords. I had a 67 shortbed in high school and a 78 step side with a seriously hopped up 302. Loved both those trucks - that was 35 years ago and both trucks long gone. 15 years ago I decided I wanted another bumpside, which are my favorites. Found a shortbed 69 ranger, about 2 hours away for $1500. Bought it and fired it up and drove it home 65mph no problem! Used it here on the farm and decided to fix it up a bit.Put 4 new tires, brakes,radiator,headers,carb. Saved up for paint and body work and took it to a body/paint man, he had it six months and did a good job. Not show quality,but good. Got it back home to the farm and really enjoyed it! That was August 2012.Then along came hurricane Sandy. I live on a dead end peninsula ,surrounded by water,but it was only a Cat 1 hurricane and I have weathered a bunch if them with no problem.LONG story short,once I realized the water was coming up too fast to leave, I drove the old ford to the highest spot on the farm,which is out in the field and the last thing I could see in the 90mph wind and rain,was the truck completely surrounded by tidewater and waves starting to break on it! Not a good feeling! Two days later,expecting the worst,no water got inside,dipstick oil good.Fired er up and drove it back home. Time to fix it up again. Black shortbed,mid year 69,302, 3 on tree. All orig according to VIN. Sorry for the novel. Would post pics,but I'll never figure that out!
69 ranger shortbed. Not lowered now or ever!
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:wel: from Colorado! Glad to hear you saved the old bumpside. Lots of good info here. :fr:
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Settler - 68
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Thanks. Looking forward to getting the truck back in good shape.
69 ranger shortbed. Not lowered now or ever!
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Great story! :wel: from Georgia !
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
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:wel: from Texas!
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360 w/C6
Peacock Blue
Family nicknamed her "Bethany"
Central Texas
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