Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
Something different for me this time....
2 wheel drive F100
Plans... 300 i6 headers & intake with c6 automatic
Drop it , by putting axles on top of leafs & notch the frame
It's a short bed .. I've got a good one off a 66
Paint...... I'm really wanting to do a flat black truck....
Pulled it up to the shop today...
My goal = finish by SLICKSTOCK 2018
2 wheel drive F100
Plans... 300 i6 headers & intake with c6 automatic
Drop it , by putting axles on top of leafs & notch the frame
It's a short bed .. I've got a good one off a 66
Paint...... I'm really wanting to do a flat black truck....
Pulled it up to the shop today...
My goal = finish by SLICKSTOCK 2018
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
Sounds like a cool build Pat
Turk build thread at:
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It does not matter what you think, it only matters what you do about it!
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=18944
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Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
Didn't take you long to bring that one up!
Glad you are getting started on it. TR
Glad you are getting started on it. TR
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Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
Looks like Gary and I being there lit a fire. Glad to see it. Did you move it to the shop in the same manner you moved Gary's? Looks to be in similar shape (rear end with no wheels or bed).
Looking forward to your progress pics.
Looking forward to your progress pics.
Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
Worked a little ... Fired up the smoke wrench
Spray oil... Impact wrench .... Wife ...
Got the bumper & passenger door & front clip off
Colleen helped out... The second person makes some jobs WAY easier
Spray oil... Impact wrench .... Wife ...
Got the bumper & passenger door & front clip off
Colleen helped out... The second person makes some jobs WAY easier
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
Looks like great progress.
Your wife helps you? That's fantastic! All I get from my wife is yelling at me because I'm spending too much time on my trucks.
Your wife helps you? That's fantastic! All I get from my wife is yelling at me because I'm spending too much time on my trucks.
Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
I thought I had everything unhooked before climbing into the skid steer
Got the engine/tranny pulled halfway and then I spied the speedo cable !
Colleen grabbed the air grinder & cut it.. No good anyway
Got the engine/tranny pulled halfway and then I spied the speedo cable !
Colleen grabbed the air grinder & cut it.. No good anyway
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
Engine out of the way now ! ... Self propelled engine hoist
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
Nice to have good help these days.
Project is coming along. Are you going to scuff and paint the frame or just going to install the 300 in there?
That mobile engine hoist is the way to go. We could have used that moving the cab off the trailer and into position at Gary's place.
Project is coming along. Are you going to scuff and paint the frame or just going to install the 300 in there?
That mobile engine hoist is the way to go. We could have used that moving the cab off the trailer and into position at Gary's place.
Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
I'll probably wire brush & powerwash the frame , then some type of undercoating
Front cab mounts need some attention too
Once again...not for car shows
Just want a driver we can get into easy...
Roll down the road 70 mph.. Good brakes...
And hopefully ..... Air conditioned & radio.....
Do you have any idea how hard it is to ride 8 hours
With Colleen & no radio ? ... And stay sane ?
No human has done it yet......
Front cab mounts need some attention too
Once again...not for car shows
Just want a driver we can get into easy...
Roll down the road 70 mph.. Good brakes...
And hopefully ..... Air conditioned & radio.....
Do you have any idea how hard it is to ride 8 hours
With Colleen & no radio ? ... And stay sane ?
No human has done it yet......
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
Funny you mention a radio. The very first thing my 13 year old son said when he got in my Slick for a ride was, "where's the radio/CD player"?
He had never seen an AM radio and one without buttons.
The comment about your lovely bride, I'm not going to touch.
He had never seen an AM radio and one without buttons.
The comment about your lovely bride, I'm not going to touch.
Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
I'm actually going to try to find a working 8 track....
Get some old 8 track tapes......
Get some old 8 track tapes......
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
Hey Pat, what happened to the frame Gary got the cab from?
Does it have a set of Rear cab supports I can bolt on my uni?
Does it have a set of Rear cab supports I can bolt on my uni?
Turk build thread at:
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=18944
It does not matter what you think, it only matters what you do about it!
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=18944
It does not matter what you think, it only matters what you do about it!
Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
I still have it
I thought I might try to sell it
It's a short wheelbase 65-66 in good shape
Are you needing them quickly ?
I thought I might try to sell it
It's a short wheelbase 65-66 in good shape
Are you needing them quickly ?
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
No Pat just always on the look out for them. Bought my first set from Brian before he moved south. If you scrap the frame please cut them off for me. They work great on unibodies, I guess I could just build them out of channel but they look better off an original frame.
Turk build thread at:
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=18944
It does not matter what you think, it only matters what you do about it!
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=18944
It does not matter what you think, it only matters what you do about it!
Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
If I do anything , I will contact you
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
Got the front axle out from the leafs
Going to pull the leafs & disassemble and clean up
New bushings will be installed also
Started taking apart the axle itself
Then have to start measuring for the c notch
( crappy pic do to cheap phone )
Going to pull the leafs & disassemble and clean up
New bushings will be installed also
Started taking apart the axle itself
Then have to start measuring for the c notch
( crappy pic do to cheap phone )
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
Pat I would like to see a detail of how you did the axle flip on the front of the truck! You were telling us on Chat tonight. Totally intrigued me that it would work. Lets see some close ups buddy? TR
Re: Slick4x4 build of a cruiser..........
Machined a shallow groove on the bottom of the axle & drilled pilot hole
I machined it at a slight angle to maintain the same degree after installing
It On top of leafs
I machined it at a slight angle to maintain the same degree after installing
It On top of leafs
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER