[quote="charliemccraney"]With the 427, I'd think it would leave the lightning in the dust. [quote="olliesshop"]That's a wonderful story !!! The Lightning is still Top Dawg. With the blower and technology, the performance is unreal. The suspension upgrades compared to my 65 are li...

Yeah Skip, he was impressed. we were both impressed into the seat!

My son and I took our 65 out for a test drive this afternoon. We had to adjust the trans linkage for down shifts. Man, it has a passing gear now. The 427 just doesn't quit pulling. I think it ran almost equal to the Lightning. He deserves all the credit for recent work. What a privilege it is to wor...

I figured the front sump would be the safest bet with my lowered straight axle. Not real worried about it hitting the axle but the tie rod is another story. I have a front sump 79 pan, an Explorer pan, and Fox Chassis Mustang pan - should have all the bases covered, lol. Hey Greg, How about one of ...

Sounds like good advice................................

I like the seat repair. I think the first steering box was OK 'til you took all the grease off!

Welcome aboard from Katy, Texas!

390 on the air cleaner top. Yes, it looks like a 61 390 hi-po. Not that it couldn't have been swaped out in 50 years.

I bet it took large bills to bring that bad boy home!

Well, Sounds like you're OK now. Could have been much more than a battrey. Glad you're back on the road.............................
Jim

jakdad wrote:I couldn't say one way or the other.....................

Oh yeah!!!! That is my color combo!!!!

I couldn't say one way or the other.....................

Skip, absolutely stunning!! I watched the slide show. Very professionally done. Congrats!!!

Thanks Guys, Excellent pics of two tones. Brian, I was really impressed with yours. Awesome!!!

62galxe wrote:Does primer spots and blue qualify.

Definately!!!

Oh yeah!!!
I searched but no results under that subject.
Thanks,
Jim

Thanks Guys, You have very clean, beautiful trucks.
Still need more.

I thought I would start this topic to see if there is any interest.
I would like to see pics of everyone's two tone Slicks. Doesn't matter if it is old or new. Just wanting to see the various paint schemes people have done.
Thanks,
Jim

And the flex blades would occasionally throw a blade.
Don't ask me how I know..................................