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by ratrapp
March 13, 2023, 5:46 am
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: BlackTruck Build 65
Replies: 156
Views: 830789

Re: BlackTruck Build 65

maybe you need to adjust the master cylinder pushrod length.it may not be completely releasing.when it locks up,loosen the master cylinder mounting bolts a little and see if the brakes release.
by ratrapp
August 2, 2022, 12:10 pm
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: stock suspension parts needed
Replies: 3
Views: 2639

Re: stock suspension parts needed

i ve got some stock rear shackles you can have.just pm me your address and ill put them in the mail.i'll dig them out of shop this afternoon.
by ratrapp
June 19, 2022, 5:32 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: When some things get so high, they fly out the window….
Replies: 7
Views: 2069

Re: When some things get so high, they fly out the window….

i own a tire shop.its true the 14 and 15s are getting hard to find.on the rare occasion some one calls looking for a white letter 15" tire out of my 5 warehouses that i deal with the only options are cooper cobras or the bfgs and thats if they have them at all tires have took a dramatic increas...
by ratrapp
March 30, 2022, 12:09 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: 1966 F100 Short Bed Styleside Metal/Body/Paint Work
Replies: 177
Views: 108573

Re: 1966 F100 Short Bed Styleside Metal/Body/Paint Work

i believe this is going to be one of the straightest slicks ever.the factory gaps and panel fitment wasnt great even when new.
by ratrapp
November 28, 2021, 3:17 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: Steve's 64 Short-bed Project
Replies: 923
Views: 397947

Re: Steve's 64 Short-bed Project

if you end up with it i think i have a spare passenger door glass you can have.
by ratrapp
November 23, 2021, 7:46 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: 1966 F100 Short Bed Styleside Metal/Body/Paint Work
Replies: 177
Views: 108573

Re: 1966 F100 Short Bed Styleside Metal/Body/Paint Work

that looks better than what ford made and im sure functions better.i hate to think of the man hours involved in the hinges but looks like its worth it.
by ratrapp
August 29, 2021, 8:55 am
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: Steve's 64 Short-bed Project
Replies: 923
Views: 397947

Re: Steve's 64 Short-bed Project

thats a nice wheel steve.where did it come from?enjoy the concrete.im going to pour some myself this spring so at least i have a pad to work on instead of grass and dirt.i dont have a garage but concrete is a definite upgrade.
by ratrapp
August 10, 2021, 7:03 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: 1966 F100 Short Bed Styleside Metal/Body/Paint Work
Replies: 177
Views: 108573

Re: 1966 F100 Short Bed Styleside Metal/Body/Paint Work

thats is some serious talent,great looking metal work.
by ratrapp
January 29, 2021, 7:04 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 300 finally died. Motor is out.... what now?
Replies: 20
Views: 5717

Re: 300 finally died. Motor is out.... what now?

how did the machine shop not catch that when they were resurfacing it?
by ratrapp
January 28, 2021, 6:59 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: 1966 F100 Short Bed Styleside Metal/Body/Paint Work
Replies: 177
Views: 108573

Re: 1966 F100 Short Bed Styleside Metal/Body/Paint Work

thats some seriously nice metal work.
by ratrapp
January 13, 2021, 6:55 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: source for new tail light housings for 66
Replies: 12
Views: 3243

Re: source for new tail light housings for 66

yes,the housing not the end of the bed.
by ratrapp
January 11, 2021, 12:50 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: source for new tail light housings for 66
Replies: 12
Views: 3243

Re: source for new tail light housings for 66

yeah i thought about using the up to 72 housings and just using my lenses.that seems to be my only option for a new one.
by ratrapp
January 10, 2021, 8:37 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: source for new tail light housings for 66
Replies: 12
Views: 3243

Re: source for new tail light housings for 66

i looked again and still dont see them.maybe im overlooking them.
by ratrapp
January 10, 2021, 6:17 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: source for new tail light housings for 66
Replies: 12
Views: 3243

Re: source for new tail light housings for 66

yeah it is for a styleside.i did see the bronco housings but i had just bought new lenses and chrome trim for mine.i think worst case i 'll replace my sockets and just tamp the stripped hole that holds the lense on.i dont want to add back up lights because thats just one more thing for me to have to...
by ratrapp
January 10, 2021, 2:12 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: source for new tail light housings for 66
Replies: 12
Views: 3243

source for new tail light housings for 66

ive looked at most of the sources for usual parts(carolina clasics,dennis carpenter,lmc)and dont see new tail light housings for a 66.i see them for 61-63 and 67 up but not a 66.mine work but a couple holes are stripped out and the sockets are getting old and hard to put bulbs in.if anybody knows a ...
by ratrapp
December 16, 2020, 6:24 am
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: Steve's 64 Short-bed Project
Replies: 923
Views: 397947

Re: Steve's 64 Short-bed Project

i have a friend that has 72 f100 that he used explorer bucket seats.he put a hydraulic clutch and 5 spd out of a 2wd early 90s f150.first the pedal sat too high so he changed it and then he changed seats to explorer buckets then the column was too close.he got so tired of moving things around he har...
by ratrapp
December 13, 2020, 1:50 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: Steve's 64 Short-bed Project
Replies: 923
Views: 397947

Re: Steve's 64 Short-bed Project

looking good steve.
by ratrapp
November 12, 2020, 6:55 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: Steve's 64 Short-bed Project
Replies: 923
Views: 397947

Re: Steve's 64 Short-bed Project

you should just keep an eye out for a good center chunk with the gear ratio your looking for.it shouldnt be that hard to find as most cars had 28 spline axles and highway gears in alot of them like 2.80 and 3.00.
by ratrapp
November 8, 2020, 6:16 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: Steve's 64 Short-bed Project
Replies: 923
Views: 397947

Re: Steve's 64 Short-bed Project

they wont be chance of messing up an axle doing this.there should be plenty of online videos or youtube videos.all you need is a decent dial indicator.you just measure the backlash before you take it apart and make it the same when you reinstall it.you wont have to touch the pinion to do this.
by ratrapp
November 8, 2020, 1:55 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: Steve's 64 Short-bed Project
Replies: 923
Views: 397947

Re: Steve's 64 Short-bed Project

you could pull both center sections and just swap the new ring gear on to your old 28 spline carrier.you 'll never have to touch the pinion or pinion depth and if you measure the backlash before you take it apart you should be able to get it back pretty close.ive done this several times in my swappi...