The Rangoon Red paint on the hood is pretty faded, not that it matters in 2024 when missing paint is a badge of honor or courage, or both. There are nicks and scratches and a few dings and some rust on this bumpside/Styleside, but this 1967 Ford F-100 pickup looks great to my eyes. It’s positively fancy with white wall tires and full wheelcovers. Thanks to Russell G. for sending in this tip!
It wouldn’t take much to restore the exterior of this F-100, despite the small rust spots that the seller shows in the photos. I’ve told the story many times about cutting out rust and welding in patches on our ’69 F-250 when it was less than a decade old, not to mention it had been Ziebarted. So much for that. The fifth-generation F-Series trucks were made from 1966 for the 1967 model year until the end of the 1972 model year in North America.
The seller says this pickup is wearing its original paint and that’s pretty amazing that it’s lasted for 57 years. We don’t know if it was originally an East Coast truck (Connecticut license plates) and with 89,000 miles it hasn’t piled on too many miles over the decades. Maybe it wasn’t driven in the winter? Inside the bed looks great, just faded and worn as it should be, but no glaring issues that I can see.
Red on red is not a color combo that I imagined liking as much as I do here. We only see two interior photos, one from each side similar to the one above, but it looks great from what I can see. A faded steering wheel is the least of my worries, and I really like seeing a four-speed manual transmission in the photo above. The seats look perfect, too, and how big is that center armrest? Wow! This is a regular, or long, box with a 131″ wheelbase compared to the short box/bed trucks with a 115″ wheelbase. Shortbed trucks are all the rage and they do look cool, but there’s nothing wrong with a longer wheelbase truck.
The engine looks much older than it should with that 1950s-looking air-cleaner housing. This is Ford’s 352-cu.in. OHV V8 with 208 horsepower and 315 lb-ft of torque when new and it was the last year for it, at least in the F-Series. Backed by that four-speed manual sending power to the rear wheels, this would be an outstanding truck to own. They say that it shifts perfectly and drives straight and true. I’m in love, again. They have this beauty listed here on eBay in New Haven, Connecticut and the current bid price is $1,000 but, of course, the reserve isn’t met. Any thoughts on this Rangoon Red survivor?
When a Ford pickup is mentioned, this, for some reason, is what I think of. Perhaps it’s because I had the most involvement with these than any other. I’ve seen/owned/driven a LOT of these, and I never remember ANY with bucket seats, although I read it was an option. Pickups were short on seating to begin with, a bench seat just held more people, and while there are images of consoles, most, like this, were aftermarket. I’m amazed, with 153 viewers, none are going for it. Why is that? Here you have a perfect example of a period correct truck, ready to go,,and nobody? Wow,,,a few deterrents include, but not limited to, the motor, this isn’t a collector car you drive sparingly, it’s meant to be used, and use it will, also the 4 speed, I know, I beat that to death, but hey, prove me wrong, what is it then? For someone like me, who thinks truck advancement could have stopped right here, it’s the find of the century. I don’t think it’s rare by any means, plenty of garages yet to be opened up, but could there be some method to my madness? Nobody wants this?
If its location matched its front plate, I would be all over this one. I prefer a straight-six, but this motor would be fine. I hope fewer people are bidding because the truck market is returning to its senses, and folks are unwilling to pay stupid money for them. It is an excellent deal at $6,000.
We love those bench seats. Especially in an old truck like this.
Pretty good shape, though it needs some rust repair and (for me, being generally not impressed by ‘patina’), paint. Assuming those are factory bucket seats, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen one so equipped. Still very-‘trucky’ with the granny gear 4-speed. Not the preferred short wheelbase, but I still like it.
Good job Scotty.
I remember driving manual steering stick shifts with drum brakes in the front. Plan ahead while driving is my unsolicited advice.
I would like this truck if I didn’t already have one, though mine is the one year earlier and different style 1966 F-100. It is not original like this one, though maybe seats are not? Mine came with the 240 6 cylinder, now has a Mustang HO 302 and an AOD trans with Trutrac rear, all added by previous owner. I needed to do brake work, adding Wilwood master and some other repairs, but mine has about the same rust, though we do not know about the under parts. Not much maybe, probably not from Connecticut all its life. The bed is in better shape than mine. Some things were carried over from 66 to 67, making 67 a one year only for that new body style. This looks like a great deal if the reserve is not too high, ends on Saturday.
Few things are as satisfying as piloting a truck like this down a rural gravel road. Taking in the sights, sounds and smells with one arm out the window. This has power steering all the pedals and a long bent lever to keep you entertained. Just perfect.
Forgive my ignornace; but bucket seats and a center console for ’67? I would have thought a nice bench seat, at best.
I was surprised as well, RalphP. Bucket seats were definitely available in ’67:
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The nice thing to me about this truck is that it is in the sweet spot where you have a collector vehicle that you can take to car shows and do practical truck things as well. It’s old enough to be vintage but modern enough to be drivable in today’s traffic. That being said; you must be prepared to be more engaged in your driving than you would have to be with a late model truck. Like others have said, I have never seen buckets and a console in these. Regardless, the seats are probably more comfortable and the console provides some storage space and a place to rest your right arm. Nice IMO. The other thing that I like about this truck is that you can easily enjoy it as is and take your time pondering whether you want to do a full restoration or just address the small rust issues and leave it at that. I’m inclined to take the latter option. For me there’s a lot to like here. GLWTS.
It’s a nice looking truck. The rust shown in the pictures doesn’t look bad and shouldn’t be much of a deterrent. The market is definitely softening, not even the more desired short beds are selling well right now, check eBay’s completed listings. This is the third time it been listed for auction, with the high bids being $6,800 and $6,611.99 respectively neither met the sellers reserve.
Steve R
Thanks for that info, Steve R!
Whoa, it’s up to $5,700 now, a $4,700 rise since I looked this morning! Still, that’s a killer bargain at that price, which is why the reserve isn’t met yet.
Dad bought a year-old ’69 Custom Cab longbed with the 240 six, and I learned to drive in it. Bought it from him when we moved to the farm in 2001 and both by boys learned on it, too. Sold it after ten years due to accumulating rust and other issues – had been in the family 42 years.
This one gets my juices going, although I’d actually prefer the bench seat over buckets. I keep thinking on whether it would make sense to sell my ’21 RAM Classic and go back to a vintage truck like this, but things right now lean against – we still occasionally need to haul bulky stuff on long trips, and the wife would definitely balk at doing that in an old truck with no a/c!
Sure is tempting, though.
A beautiful truck but with 23 bids that still haven’t gone over reserve don’t look for anything to happen.
It’s been many years since I worked on these trucks but I always thought 65 was the last year for the 352 then they went to the 351 version.
God Bless America
God Bless America, Amen brother
I bought a new 69, think the price was $3,600, like this. 360, 4 speed, mid level trim. It was a great truck for the time. Put a bunch of miles on it, only needed shocks, tires.
Just sold my 1965 F-350 with this same air cleaner that came stock on it…..not so old 50’s but they didn’t change that part that much.
Thoughts? Beautiful!
Auction update: this one got to $10,000 and no sale.