brachunky
Scotland
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Nov 18, 2018 16:35:39 GMT
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Yes, the day has finally arrived once again owning an old American truck after a 18 year absence! Damn I feel like a kid at Christmas  . Been searching mostly online, for an affordable(to me!) fix and didn't really hold out much hope until this came along. Tis a 1967 Ford F100 straight six in its original sunburnt paint which arrived from Grass Valley in California just over a month ago and was registered on the road with its 2018 licence sticker! Needs a few hundred quid spending on it & its ready to use so I'll be getting the paperwork off to the DVLA straight away. Anyhoo, enough waffling, here's my new girl!
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Last Edit: Nov 18, 2020 19:06:28 GMT by brachunky
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brachunky
Scotland
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Nov 18, 2018 16:36:04 GMT
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luckyseven
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Owning sneering dismissive pedantry since 1970
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Nov 18, 2018 16:46:51 GMT
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Gun rack?  |
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Nov 18, 2018 16:57:21 GMT
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Is it to be a driver or a resto?
Either way, its a fine looking truck.
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brachunky
Scotland
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Nov 18, 2018 17:00:27 GMT
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Gun rack? Or baseball bat, your choice! |
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brachunky
Scotland
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Nov 18, 2018 17:02:37 GMT
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Is it to be a driver or a resto? Either way, its a fine looking truck. Whats the new term? I think they call it a "survivor"! Definitely a driver for the medium term at a least. |
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Nov 18, 2018 17:10:18 GMT
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oohhhhh,that is perfect as is!! a survivor indeed!!
congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
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brachunky
Scotland
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Nov 19, 2018 19:37:39 GMT
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Got the DVLA forms filled out today so should get them posted soon. Then the big wait for SGS and hopefully a UK reg number! Did some basic jet washing yesterday which revealed some decent paint under the muck so now onto cleaning a mucky engine so I can try find the engine no |
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Darkspeed
Club Retro Rides Member
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Nov 19, 2018 19:43:06 GMT
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Gun rack? In the UK now so = Umbrella rack |
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Nov 19, 2018 20:08:52 GMT
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Very nice! great interior.
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Nov 19, 2018 21:54:49 GMT
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Gun rack? I have a gun to go in there too. You did say 1967.... Have another. Enjoy. Congrats, pleased for you. At least you have transport for the Corsa. |
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brachunky
Scotland
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Nov 19, 2018 22:01:41 GMT
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That KC video is great! Really gets the juices flowing!
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brachunky
Scotland
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Nov 20, 2018 10:45:58 GMT
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Paperwork all sent in this morning to DVLA so probably an SGS inspection first before getting a reg number. Wont be counting the days until christmas but will for when it's all legal!
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Nov 20, 2018 13:10:21 GMT
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Paperwork all sent in this morning to DVLA so probably an SGS inspection first before getting a reg number. Wont be counting the days until christmas but will for when it's all legal! What is th SGS inspection? I registered a French import van earlier this year and although I had hassle with the DVLA over build date, they did not ask for an inspection and I'm only 15 miles from the DVLA. Cool truck by the way. |
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Last Edit: Nov 20, 2018 13:23:40 GMT by jonsey
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Nov 20, 2018 13:22:43 GMT
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Love it. I'm looking for something similar for my son's first vehicle, but I think he wants the older (62-66) bodystyle. I'll definitely be watching!
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Nov 20, 2018 13:36:25 GMT
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Let me guess... It’s also not a project 😂😂😂
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Speedle
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Need a Country Rock band in the Hampshire Area? https://www.facebook.com/DirtRoadDiaryUK
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Nov 20, 2018 14:47:23 GMT
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Beautiful! Love the bench seat upholstery! Look forward to seeing what you do with it  |
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brachunky
Scotland
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Nov 20, 2018 15:52:25 GMT
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Paperwork all sent in this morning to DVLA so probably an SGS inspection first before getting a reg number. Wont be counting the days until christmas but will for when it's all legal! What is th SGS inspection? I registered a French import van earlier this year and although I had hassle with the DVLA over build date, they did not ask for an inspection and I'm only 15 miles from the DVLA. Cool truck by the way. Cheers! SGS are an inspection team who examine your vehicle to check that it as as you describe on the DVLA forms. They do random checks but I believe they are working towards checking all imports etc. A friend of mine had his 55 chevy pickup checked last week & took all of 10 minutes! |
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Nov 20, 2018 16:18:25 GMT
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[sneering and aiming his gun] Get off my lawn!
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brachunky
Scotland
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Nov 23, 2018 22:37:15 GMT
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No photos but gave the engine a double wash with oven cleaner today as it was packed with old oil. Then it dawned on me......this old girl still has points & condensor and would be a right sod to start  Finished the job the best I could now that the darkness was creeping in and gingerly pulled out the choke & turned the key.........It started 1st time Here's hoping that the old mill is a good 'un! |
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. Been searching mostly online, for an affordable(to me!) fix and didn't really hold out much hope until this came along.
Finished the job the best I could now that the darkness was creeping in and gingerly pulled out the choke & turned the key.........It started 1st time