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by jimwarneke
March 7, 2015, 2:51 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Lowered '65 need tire advice ... and pics
Replies: 5
Views: 813
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Re: Lowered '65 need tire advice ... and pics

My '66 was lowered with cut springs in front and de-arched springs in rear. 275/60R15 rear on an 8" wheel and 205/75R15 fronts on a 7" wheel. No rubbing anywhere. Thanks for replies, and the pics! That's what I need. I'm trying to find out what look I get with what tire/wheel combo and wh...
by jimwarneke
March 5, 2015, 7:56 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Lowered '65 need tire advice ... and pics
Replies: 5
Views: 813
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Lowered '65 need tire advice ... and pics

I recently picked up my first Slick, a '65 that I am hopin' to drop about 5" mechanically. I'm not going to bag it at this point, and I'm not looking to do an entire front end swap just yet. What I am looking for right now is what size tire can I put on the 15" steelies that I have that wi...
by jimwarneke
February 17, 2015, 7:39 pm
Forum: SlickStock 2016 Salina Kansas
Topic: hotel info and dates
Replies: 23
Views: 8846
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Re: hotel info and dates

Your thinking Great Bend Kansas That was where the first national Sanctioned drag race was held Salina does not have a drag strip Great Bend is almost 100 miles away So what is an hour each way after 12 hours to get there? I'm from Texas, that's just a trip to the convenience store! Paul I agree .....
by jimwarneke
February 17, 2015, 7:30 pm
Forum: SlickStock 2016 Salina Kansas
Topic: New SS tradition
Replies: 15
Views: 3729
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Re: New SS tradition

Looking for something thrilling and a little bit more portable? The Cub Scouts always have had the Pinewood Derby, I've been running the District Derby in our area for over 10 years now and it takes a lot to setup. Tracks, timers, etc. I'd suggest you look into the Boy Scouts version - the BlastCar....
by jimwarneke
February 17, 2015, 7:05 pm
Forum: SlickStock 2016 Salina Kansas
Topic: SlickStock '16 - How big?
Replies: 8
Views: 2155
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Re: SlickStock '16 - How big?

Thanks for the replies! - I looked at the pics and it seems about 40-50 participants? I'll keep an eye on the forum for more info as it becomes available.
by jimwarneke
February 16, 2015, 11:43 am
Forum: SlickStock 2016 Salina Kansas
Topic: SlickStock '16 - How big?
Replies: 8
Views: 2155
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SlickStock '16 - How big?

How-dee Yall! A brand new owner here ... got my first Slick - a '65 F100 Styleside. It's pretty solid and running and driving with a Fox body Mustang 302 and T-5 tranny installed by the last owner, but slightly banged up so I am going to drop it and go with the 'used' look with an updated interior i...