In 1967, Ford did a major restyle on its F-100 pickups, so for 1968, they received only a new grille and the new mandatory side marker lights/reflectors. Here is a 1968 Ford F-100 Ranger for sale here on eBay in Carlsbad, California. The seller says this truck has the Ranger XLT package, but I believe the XLT designation may have come in 1970. The Ranger package included the chrome rocker panel moldings, chrome wheel lip molding, and cargo area light. The pickup also has the short bed.
The seller gives a lot of information about this truck and loves the truck. Reading the ad you begin to wonder, well why is he selling it then? But the truth comes out when the seller lets on that he has another project that will require a bit of funds and wants to sell this one to make that one possible. The truck had two owners, one that only owned it about a year, and the second owner which owned it since 1969. The seller did get it from a “car guru” which probably means flipper, and it is about to be flipped again. The truck is wearing wheel covers found with 1971 and later Ford pickups.
The seller seems to be obsessed with the patina of this truck. That is found nowhere better than the roof of the F-100. The other body panels appear to be in good condition. It is pointed out that the driver’s door has been replaced due to blue paint showing through. The windshield has also been replaced due to a crack. The truck has 80% of its original paint. There is plenty of tread left on the tires but they will need replacing due to age.
The interior shows originality to a degree. The carpeting is original and in good condition because it has always been protected. The dash has some cracks. The seats have been reupholstered in red vinyl to match the carpeting. The headliner is missing but the chrome trim pieces are still there. There is an air conditioning unit but no word if it works. The passenger side window crank has been repaired and is working properly. The truck has a 3-speed manual transmission with the shifter on the steering column.
The engine is a 360 cubic inch V-8. This truck has been driven a total of 82,880 miles. This F-100 has received new brakes, a tune-up, fluid service, new hoses, all new shocks, and had the steering column removed and rebuilt with new steering linkage. The seller is asking a firm Buy it Now Price of $11,750, a price where he is losing money. Are you looking for a short wheelbase Ford pickup from the seventies? This could be it.
Nice truck
I’m not buying the “losing money” claim, along with the $5K repair costs. If it’s true, then perhaps the seller should stick to VW’s.
Neat truck tho.
We had a 68 Mercury M100 when I was a kid, last year they sold Mercury trucks in Canada. Wish it was closer.
If anyone has a real yen to have this truck looked over in person, I can do it. Its about forty miles north of me near the beach. I’ll be going that way on March 14. Can go sooner if needed. Email me at mountainwoodie at g mail dot com
Nice truck but oddly optioned with XLT trim, A/C and a column shifted three speed.
Comet – be mindful that back in 1968, you could order a new car or truck from the factory anyway you wanted it.
As Comet stated this truck is oddly optioned. I don’t think this is an XLT as the grille would be slightly different if it were, but it does have the Ranger package, along with A/C and oil bath air cleaner, yet no power steering or power brakes, and the three on the tree. Would be a bear to drive. Good color combination.
P equals RUST! You can find one without rust for that kind of money.
where are you seeing rust? i dont see any except surface rust.