Thinking of buying a 68 f100. What should I look for?
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Thinking of buying a 68 f100. What should I look for?
I found a 68 f100 with a 390 and a 4 speed. 4x4 works. What should I be on the lookout for to make sure I don't get a lemon? I have been wanting a nice old classic for a while and want to only buy one once. Thanks, and I love that there is a site out there just for these trucks. -- Mr. Kilmister, writing from the tip top of the front range in Colorado.
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Re: Thinking of buying a 68 f100. What should I look for?

I'll leave the suggestions to the more knowledgeable ones. I just recently joined the forum and got a truck as well. I've only driven it once but it's still really fun!
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Re: Thinking of buying a 68 f100. What should I look for?
Howdy and a big 'ol
Look for chassis cracks/modifications that are half-arsed.
For Body, Glass, Interior, Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Trans/Transfer Case, Front/Rear Axel, look for fluid leaks, bent / broken / missing components.
Send us pictures of as much of your Bump as you can of EVERY area on it for additional help.

Look for chassis cracks/modifications that are half-arsed.
For Body, Glass, Interior, Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Trans/Transfer Case, Front/Rear Axel, look for fluid leaks, bent / broken / missing components.
Send us pictures of as much of your Bump as you can of EVERY area on it for additional help.
1970, 2WD, F-250, C/S, Dual Tanks, 390 FE (of course), C6, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Dana 60 3.73, Sky View Blue, Ranger XLT
1970, 2WD, F-250, C/S, A/C, Dual Tanks, 390 FE (again, of course), C6, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Dana 60 3.73, Wimbledon White & Sky View Blue, Ranger (almost twin brothers!)
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1970, 2WD, F-250, C/S, A/C, Dual Tanks, 390 FE (again, of course), C6, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Dana 60 3.73, Wimbledon White & Sky View Blue, Ranger (almost twin brothers!)
"One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do" - Henry Ford
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Re: Thinking of buying a 68 f100. What should I look for?
forrestbump wrote:Howdy and a big 'ol![]()
Look for chassis cracks/modifications that are half-arsed.
For Body, Glass, Interior, Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Trans/Transfer Case, Front/Rear Axel, look for fluid leaks, bent / broken / missing components.
Send us pictures of as much of your Bump as you can of EVERY area on it for additional help.
Thank you, I will do that when I get a look at it up close. Body looks a little worse for wear, but I just care about how it runs. Pics coming whenever I can get a ride over to look at it.
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