The timeline and plans reflect the owner’s original account.
Andrew had sold a 1969 Highboy about nine months earlier and a 1973 Camper Special a few months before that. He was finished with old trucks as daily drivers, or so he thought. A newer truck from a relative was the plan until the local classifieds showed him a 1968 Camper Special.
Within a few days, the modern-truck idea was gone. A year and a half into ownership when he shared the story, Andrew was enjoying another Ford more than 50 years old. It had arrived quite drivable, with alloy wheels and true dual exhaust. Electronic ignition, electric fans with a controller and a radiator helped reliability. He wanted to keep it as original as possible and drive it, while considering fuel injection because it had helped his other vehicles.
Read the owner’s original account and build details
Truck year:
1968
Ownership when this account was shared:
A year and a half
How the truck came home
To be honest, I was looking for something new and modern. About nine months earlier, I had sold a 1969 Highboy, and a few months before that, a 1973 Camper Special. I was ready to be done with “old trucks” as daily drivers.
I had planned to buy a much newer truck from a family member, but one day while scrolling local classifieds, I stumbled on what would soon become my 1968 Camper Special. A few days later, I abandoned the idea of buying a new truck — and brought home another old one instead.
The memories behind the truck
It’s mostly the same story as how I ended up with it. I had told myself I was DONE with old trucks. Time for something modern with all the comforts and conveniences. But sometimes these old trucks have a way of pulling you right back in. Little did I know, I’d end up behind the wheel of another 50+ year old rig — and loving it.
Build details, in the owner’s words
I’ve done a handful of reliability upgrades:
Electronic ignition
Electric fans with a fan controller
New radiator
Overall, though, the truck came to me in very drivable condition. It’s currently running alloy wheels and true dual exhaust.
Plans at the time of the story
I plan to drive it and keep it as original as possible. One big consideration I’m weighing is fuel injection — I’ve added it to other vehicles in the past, and it greatly improved both reliability and drivability.
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