After being married to my wife for 43 years, my father in law gave me (six years ago) the 64 F100 he bought new in Cheyenne, WY . It was the only new vehicle he ever purchased. The truck has some issues, but we are off on an adventure.

 

Nice truck!
The only new vehicle my Dad ever bought was a Custom Cab 1964 F100 also. Long box though.
Appears to have been well cared for and the dry Wyoming air is very kind to old iron. Short box with that side tool box makes it a pretty desirable unit.
What did you do that it took so long for him to give it to you? Ha.
Welcome aboard. Tell us more.

 

I think he was making sure I would stay around!

 

 

Nice looking truck.

 

Similarly, my Father-in-law sold me his1966 F250 that he purchased new. I guess he doesn't love my as much as your Father-in-law loves you! Stored it for about 4 years and another 4 to restore it. Below....before and after. The after shot is the lower one.

 

 

 

Yes, 292 and four speed manual transmission. Let the revival begin. Actually I started shortly after I got the truck. The seat consisted of a saddle blanket over the cushion from a couch. I had the seat rebuilt and recovered. New tires helped keep it level, and a new master cylinder has provided consistent braking. My next step will be new brake hydraulics for the rest of the system potentially including a dual chamber master cylinder (I have at least three different sized wheel cylinders), installation of replacement spark plug wire holders and either adjustment or replacement of the clutch which is very dicey. Once the basic safety has been addressed I will continue the revival. I hesitate to call it a restoration because I am not planning a frame off affair. I just want to make it mechanically sound and fun to drive around the area.

 

 

I took the seat to a local upholstery shop. He replaced some of the springs, the seat foam and burlap, and covered the seat with a cloth and vinyl material to match a picture I had from a truck magazine. Unfortunately he has gone out of business. He had previously replaced the seat covers in a 69 Mustang and put a new top on my 67 Mustang convertible.

 

 

From another '64

 

Doesn't look like a Wyoming plate on there. Looks kind of like RMC if it is you'll know what I am saying. ?

 

It was my father in law's Colorado plate. It now has Wyoming plates on it.