Rock-Solid Survivor: 1967 Ford F100

Classic Pickups remain a market staple, with pristine and custom examples commanding strong prices. This 1967 Ford F100 isn’t pristine, but it could be an ideal project candidate. Its dry-climate life has helped it avoid major rust problems, and the seller has refreshed its interior. This survivor runs and drives, giving the new owner time to decide its future. The seller has listed the F100 here on eBay in Clint, Texas. They set the BIN at $9,500, though it could drop to $8,000 if the buyer prefers the original wheels instead of the ones currently fitted.

Ford introduced its Fifth Generation F-Series in 1967. Although it utilized the frame and underpinnings of its predecessor, the latest offering featured more modern styling that appealed to potential buyers. This first-year example is a survivor with baked paint and Bondo in areas. It is unclear what’s beneath the added plastic, though the only spots that concern me are the lower front fenders, since this is a known rust-prone area. The seller confirms a small area of bed rust, and while the underside shots show plenty of dry surface corrosion, there is no visible steel penetration. The trim appears generally good, and the glass is clear. The larger wheels and Mini Moon caps are interesting, but I would probably accept the seller’s invitation to refit the original wheels and enjoy the extra cash in my pocket. That money could go toward other parts of this project, if the new owner isn’t interested in preservation.

This Ford’s interior is a surprise, because the seller recently installed a new seatcover, dashpad, and headliner. The diamond-plate on the floor is an interesting addition, and I think they may have chosen it as a hard-wearing alternative to a mat. As the underside shot above shows, it isn’t disguising rust, but I probably wouldn’t leave it in situ if I were the new owner. Regardless of which path the buyer follows with this Pickup’s exterior, completing an interior restoration would be relatively easy and worthwhile. The buyer could refresh the painted surfaces and address any cosmetic shortcomings, providing a striking contrast to the aged exterior. I have seen that approach before, and it certainly turns heads.

The seller’s engine bay images are poor, but decoding the VIN confirms that this F100 features a 300ci six, producing 170hp and 283 ft/lbs of torque. That power feeds to the road via a four-speed manual transmission, and there is no power assistance for the steering or brakes. The seller says that they recently replaced the master cylinder, brake lines, muffler, battery, and a few other unspecified components. They state that it runs and drives, but may need a tune-up or a carburetor rebuild to really shine. Neither task will be difficult or expensive, and the indications are that with the work complete, the F100 should be a turnkey proposition.

We’ve recently seen a few classics with baked paint crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1967 Ford F100 is another offering a world of possibilities. The new owner could preserve it as a genuine survivor or perform a faithful restoration to recapture its youthful good looks. A third option is a custom build, and even that offers alternatives. The F100 is a blank canvas that could “pop” with the right paint, or the new owner could preserve its inherent charm with a ratrod approach. Which would you choose?