Rare 1963 Ford F100 4x4 was home on the range - Chicago Daily Herald
While he's liked Fords, the 1963 F100 wasn't one of his favorite model years. Only 997 vehicles were built like it," Hunkele said. To ensure this four-wheel drive brute could stand up to ultra-tough tasks, Ford bolted on a cattle guard, cab lights and heavy duty leaf springs capable of carrying 9,000-pound loads. Years passed by, along with various owners, before it received a frame-off restoration in 1995. It came onto Hunkele's radar in 2008 when he stumbled upon an ad online. The seller was located in Arizona but, with Hunkele's daughter getting married, he was strapped for cash and let the truck pass. "While at a car show, I turned a corner and there was the truck," Hunkele said. Still enamored with the Ford, he committed to staying in touch with the new owner. One year later, another online ad surfaced and this time Hunkele participated in an auction for the truck, but missed the final bid. During the initial restoration, the rust-free body had a few dents taken out but the Wimbledon White truck has retained all its original panels. The Ford appears bone stock but a few subtle changes were made. Source: www.dailyherald.com
