See those crummy spoke mags? Those came off my old 1954 F-100 about 15 years ago. I had no idea they would come back to haunt me. They'll have to go, in exchange for a set of vintage steelies and caps. I'll put some period mirrors on it, the seat needs to be recovered, and burbling dual exhausts are a must. Some spray-can detailing for sure. Other than that, the goal will be to see how little I can spend on it. New paint? And cover up that original patina forever? No way!
Do they have a 12-step program for Old Car Fools? Until someone can answer that, you'll find me in the Ford Truck Parts isle at the Pomona Swap Meet. Wish me luck.
| 1962 Ford F-100 |
| Base price | $2042 ($14,813 in 2008 dollars) |
| Price as tested | $300 |
| Layout | Front engine, RWD, 2-door, 3-pass pickup |
| Base engine | 3.7L/135-hp I-6, OHV, 2 valves/cyl |
| Current engine | 4.8L/160-hp V-8, OHV, 2 valves/cyl |
| Base transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Current transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Wheelbase, in | 122.0 |
| Length x width x height, in | 211.0 x 86.0 x 68.0 |
| Curb weight, lb | 3800 |
| GVWR, lb | 5000 |
| Payload, lb | 1000 |
| Towing capacity, lb | 5000 |
| 0-60 | Yes |
| EPA city/highway, mpg | N/A |
| 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 |
| Base price | $40,235 |
| Price as tested | $95,370 ($13,555 in 1962 dollars) |
| Layout | Front engine, 4WD, 2-door, 3-pass chassis cab |
| Engine | 6.7L/305-hp/610-lb-ft I-6, OHV, 4 valves/cyl |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase, in | 168.5 |
| Length x width x height, in | 259.3 x 79.5 x 80.2 |
| Curb weight, lb | 7968 |
| GVWR, lb | 19,500 |
| Payload, lb | 11,610 |
| Towing capacity, lb | 17,900 |
| 0-60 | Yes |
| EPA city/highway, mpg | Not rated |