My 1965 F-100 Camper Special has served me well over the last 24 years...I saved it from being 'scrapped' in 1996 for $100. It ain't "pretty" (sports the patina of being 55 years in service) but starts and runs every time I need it! I gave it a "heart transplant" when the original FE 352 got 'tired'...  https://youtu.be/Td9iJKPexmg (No, it's not insured by Hagerty like my '70 Bronco - it's considered my "Daily Transportation" vehicle  since I don't own anything 'newer') ... View more

The "wish list" is for the 2DR Black Diamond in Anti-Matter Blue w/2.3EB+7SPD, sound deadener, blockheater (anticipating a move from CA to MT) and floor liners..."reasonable" at $38,300 for a capable modern off-road machine (to 'supplement' my stock/unmodified '70 Bronco Wagon!). And a "high-five" to your wife for her witty-ness! ... View more

"All of this is operated via heavily damped, lovingly bechromed switches which would not be out of place in a cost-no-object megayacht"   Well, for this 'poor' blue collar plebeian; they are not and it is... Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!   ... View more

Great photos and story...the only thing 'missing' is their V8 soundtrack snarling, burbling and shrieking to accompany them! (YEAH, I was hearing it in my head as I read!) ... View more

Yeah, but will you help me move out of my house this weekend???  >;^P ... View more

Dear Santa, I've been a (mostly) good boy this year... ... View more

I'm from the same 'old school' mentality...make it a "better" driver while affording the ability to return to "all-stock" if desired.  Upgraded my '65 F-100 to a Pertronix unit (virtually invisible), power steering and power (drum!) brakes from a later F-100 but only a 'purist' would know these bits are "not correct" for a '65. ... View more

A favorite road tune comes to mind - "My uncle has a country place that no one knows about, he says it used to be a farm before the 'Motor Law'..." (RUSH - Red Barchetta).    I suppose I'll be considered an outlaw IF "they" manage to somehow impose 'Autonomous Only' on the roadways in my lifetime... ... View more

Well NOT exactly qualified as a car, but we have a lot of fun each August with our H.O.G. chapter buddies at the local Drive-In... The 'cagers' get a big kick out of the 'bikers' rolling up to the show with their chairs strapped on the back! Mine is the Black Hills Gold over Black Onyx Limited (above right). ... View more

STILL beats paying to 'lay on the couch' in a Therapist's office! (AND, I haven't heard the "lightning bug" reference since I left PA all those years ago...) ... View more

HMMM, I DO have a "spare" FE block and a couple sets of heads in the shed - and my Bronco IS a '70 wagon...428CJ 'tribute'??? Now accepting "cash donations"!  HA!HA!HA!   ... View more