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Replacing ignition switch on a 1965 Ford F100 (Again)
While I had previously replaced my ignition switch, I was having issues with it and chose to replace it again. When I got the truck the PO had some kind of universal ignition switch installed and the key did not match the door locks. It was missing the proper bezel, did not have a normal…
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Replacing Door Locks on a 1965 Ford F100
I purchased a matching ignition cylinder plus door locks. There are some differences between the new lock and the old one. https://www.ecklers.com/ford-pickup-truck-door-and-ignition-lock-cylinder-set-f100-thru-f1100-48-35216-1.html The new lock came with large retaining clips, much larger than the old ones. I chose to re-use the old ones. The new lock has an arm with only a single hole drilled…
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Replacing rear wiring harness on 65 F100 – Part 2
Products For a 1965 long bed these are the two parts needed: Wiring Harness Main to Taillight – 1961-66 Ford Truck Part #: C3TZ-14405-ER Taillight Crossover Harness – 1961-66 Ford Truck Part #: C1TF-13A409-AF I also purchased some rubber grommets for running through the frame. There were 3 existing grommets, I left one intact and…
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Replacing rear wiring harness on 65 F100 – Part 1
One issue I have with the electrical system is around the turn signal and brake light operation. When I operate the left or right turn signal, the correct front-signal works. However, both rear turn signals operate simultaneously. Furthermore, when I apply the brakes, the brake lights cause the turn signal to freeze. I start from…
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1965 Ford F100 Front Disc Brake Conversion
Considering a front disc brake conversion with power assistance. Here’s what my research as found so far: Two main consideration looking for kits for front discs to replace the drums: Some kits provide rotors that work on existing drum brake spindles There is a Scarebird option that just provides the bracket and then a parts…
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1965 Ford F100 Full Description
1965 Ford F100 352 CI FE Edelbrock Performer Intake Edelbrock 1406 Carb Dual exhaust NP435 (assumed) 4-speed manual Manual Steering Manual brakes Part Source Approx Cost 1965 Ford F100 2WD Long Bed Engine Block – 352 CI V8 Heads – C8AE-H (1968 or later) Intake – Edelbrock Performer https://www.edelbrock.com/performer-390-intake-manifold-2105.html $509 Carberetor – Edelbrock 1405 https://www.edelbrock.com/performer-series-600-cfm-carburetor-with-electric-choke-in-satin-non-egr-1406.html…
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About my 1965 Ford F100
http://www.fordification.info/tech/vin65-66.htm VIN: F10DL630662 F10 – Series – 2 wheel drive = F-100 4×2 D – Engine – 352 CI V8 – 208 HP @ 4400 RPM L – Assembly plant – Michigan Truck 630662 – Unit number – Dec 1964 624000 THRU 635999 WB (Wheelbase) 129 – Long Wheelbase F100 Color A – Black (Raven…
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New member in the family
I ended up purchasing a 1965 Ford F100 from a Mecum Chicago Auction. https://www.mecum.com/lots/CH1021-468807/1965-ford-f100-pickup/ It was poorly described in the auction itself. They only posted a walkaround video 8 hours before the auction and I had to manually transcribe the VIN from the image. Here is how they described it and the actual info: 327…
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What direction to go
What’s Original Transmission Wheels Chassis, body, trim – mostly original Antenna Grill Headlight covers Windows & motors Reverb Unit – but broken Wipers & motor Dash & gauges Steering wheel Door switches What’s not original Engine Interior – wrong color, wrong style Driver-side seat-belt Paint – wrong color Door locks, ignition Air Conditioning – Missing…
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65 Riviera Carter AFB 3921S Rebuild
Since the car has a modern Edelbrock 1405 which doesn’t support the stock air cleaner I wanted to replace with an original Carter AFB. Remanufactured versions run $400-500, sometimes with a core deposit but since I don’t have the original, no core. Model Numbers According to this: http://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Kbuick3.htm the1965 401 had a 3921 or a…