1967 marked a major change in overall style for the famous Ford F-100 pickup truck.
The F-100 got a major makeover in 1967 and introduced a brand-new design that year.
Jim Sutherland
The result was a stunning truck style that would stick around for the next four years as Ford’s flagship look for its pickup division. These days Ford trucks built between 1967 and 1972 are referred to as “Bumpsides” because of the metal protrusion that runs along the side of the trucks.
The raised curvature line on the body panel for the 1967 Ford was the start of the Bumpside look, although it was less evident on the step-side models because of their design.
Rob Moore was always a big fan of the Ford F-100 models built between 1967 and 1972 because of their unique design and searched for one for several years. A 1967 Ford F-100 was offered for sale by a vintage vehicle dealer, and it got the attention of Rob.
The truck was listed for sale by the seller for about a year before Rob decided to move on it, given the fact the dealer’s asking price was too high and hindered any possibility of a sale. The truck had undergone a major restoration but retained its original 6-cylinder engine, a fact that stood in the way of a sale since most car guys prefer a V-8 engine.
Rob decided to make a lowball offer for the truck because he wanted to initiate sales negotiations and buy it at a reduced price from the seller’s listed price tag. He was pleasantly surprised when the seller accepted his offer and sold the ’67 Ford pickup to Rob.
Rob’s F-100 fulfilled his dream to own one and he has enjoyed every minute of his time with the truck. The truck’s 6-banger engine has been upgraded to an aftermarket EFI system and now purrs like a kitten.
The 1967 Ford F-100 was originally an Arizona truck, so it was spared from the ravages of winter in that dry desert climate and was rust-free even before its restoration.
The striking red paint job on the formerly white ’67 Ford step-side pickup really showcases its style, along with its hand-painted pinstripes. The truck has also undergone a subtle lowering job, and the new stance really suits the F-100.
As mentioned earlier, the 1967 Ford F-100 pickup still has a six-cylinder engine that delivers solid performance on the highway so Rob can easily keep up with the traffic flow. Rob added his truck is very quiet by comparison to most vintage vehicles and “goes straight down the road”, in his words.
The 1967 Ford F-100 was an instant hit with the buying public and set a record for sales (over 200,000) that year, a number that went well beyond previous F-100 sales numbers.
The popularity of the ’67 version of the F-100 soared, and its popularity has never waned over the ensuing decades. Rob’s 1967 Ford F-100 is an excellent example of why the iconic pickup retained its popularity: it’s just that cool
Jim Sutherland
BY: Jim Sutherland
Jim Sutherland is a veteran automotive writer whose work has been published by many major print and online publications. The list includes Calgary Herald, The Truth About Cars, Red Deer Advocate, RPM Magazine, Edmonton Journal, Montreal Gazette, Windsor Star, Vancouver Province, and Post Media Wheels Section.
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