I bought this truck in 1984 for a $50 bill. Up until 2008, it was my daily driver.
Ford offered the Integral Cab trucks as an option for three years only; 1961-1963. The Integral Cab trucks were designed with the cab and bed as one piece. Similar to an El Camino design or Ranchero. 1963 was the last year and the year with the least production models, only 40,000.
I recently put an ad on Ebay and Craigslist (again) to sell this truck. They blew up my email.
I immediately realized that I can't sell this truck.
They were available with 223 or 262 I6 or 292 V8. Mine has been converted to 390/C6 combo. My truck is hideous. One white front fender, one primer front fender, one bed side black, one bed side primer, primer rear panel, black and patina hood, munched black grille, no front bumper, black primer doors, no rear bumper, bed stake holes only on one side. Painted interior with two tone turquoise and white.
Drove out to Ventura today to buy a disc brake conversion, 100 mile round trip at 80mph both ways.
This truck gets hot in traffic because the 390 fan blade only comes up halfway on the radiator. I have planned out a 4 row aluminum radiator, 17" electric fan and Mr. Cool solid state fan controller (the truck has already been upgraded from generator to 3-wire GM 100 amp alternator.) I'm going to throw that disc conversion on with a power brake booster and upgraded pedal assembly. These trucks originally came with a one line master cylinder (extremely dangerous.)
I have parts ordered and I'll post pics for anyone interested.
I also have a 429 in the garage that may wind up in the engine bay....
Ford offered the Integral Cab trucks as an option for three years only; 1961-1963. The Integral Cab trucks were designed with the cab and bed as one piece. Similar to an El Camino design or Ranchero. 1963 was the last year and the year with the least production models, only 40,000.
I recently put an ad on Ebay and Craigslist (again) to sell this truck. They blew up my email.
I immediately realized that I can't sell this truck.
They were available with 223 or 262 I6 or 292 V8. Mine has been converted to 390/C6 combo. My truck is hideous. One white front fender, one primer front fender, one bed side black, one bed side primer, primer rear panel, black and patina hood, munched black grille, no front bumper, black primer doors, no rear bumper, bed stake holes only on one side. Painted interior with two tone turquoise and white.
Drove out to Ventura today to buy a disc brake conversion, 100 mile round trip at 80mph both ways.
This truck gets hot in traffic because the 390 fan blade only comes up halfway on the radiator. I have planned out a 4 row aluminum radiator, 17" electric fan and Mr. Cool solid state fan controller (the truck has already been upgraded from generator to 3-wire GM 100 amp alternator.) I'm going to throw that disc conversion on with a power brake booster and upgraded pedal assembly. These trucks originally came with a one line master cylinder (extremely dangerous.)
I have parts ordered and I'll post pics for anyone interested.
I also have a 429 in the garage that may wind up in the engine bay....