As truck guys, one of our favorite topics to discuss is usually the "good old days." We wax nostalgic about how great trucks used to be, propping them up on a pedestal so high you'd think that everyone would be eschewing their modern rides for old trucks.
Building a truck is a uniquely individual exercise. Usually we build them with a specific purpose in mind - whether that be off roading, daily driving, weekend cruising, or car show trailer queen. But there are times when a build can go in a variety of directions.
Let's face it - buying a classic, restored Ford truck ain't cheap. But how much money is too much? With restoration costs soaring up into the $30K+ range, has the value of these classics reached the point where it's worth paying close to that for one?
Most of us, for obvious reasons, never want to see a wrecker. It's not like you're calling one to get a ride home on Saturday night.
Everybody loves a good small town parade. Streets full of kids twirling batons, free candy, and the best part - beautiful classic cars and trucks.
Ford has been pumping out trucks, in large quantities, for a long time now. But there was a time when it's production was limited beginning in January of 1942, a measure taken to ensure that valuable materials were allocated as America went to war.
60's and 70's Ford trucks are red hot at the moment, with prices steadily rising. The market is saturated with restored, two wheel drive models in all sorts of pretty two tone colors.