Hey.......Can I hang around?

doc6368 · Post by **doc6368** » October 23, 2010, 6:06 pm

I like the avatar too, don't change it

F7BIGJOB · Post by **F7BIGJOB** » October 23, 2010, 7:59 pm

Previously sent him a couple of PMs [as he's from Ro Diland,too]

the avatar is different, my kids and I just came back from our F.D. halloween party, I zoomed your avatar to 200% and called the kids in here to look...they ran out.

Nice '64
-Steve.

banjopicker66 · Post by **banjopicker66** » October 23, 2010, 8:35 pm

Welcome from South Carolina!
One interesting but important detail about Slicks is the interface between '64 and '65. Keep this in mind when reading posts about interchange and upgrades. Even though all the Slicks, '61 - '66, look very close, the similarities are only superficial.
Up to '64, F-100/250 trucks used a single front axle. In '65, Ford introduced the Twin I-beam, and then kept the basic design, while adding improvements up to '79.
Therefore, a '79 or earlier truck can be used for a number of easy bolt-on (or almost bolt-on) upgrades like power steering - but not any earlier than '65.
Further, only a few body parts interchange; these are limited to the doors, fenders, and some other minor parts.
Fortunately, though, the guys - and yes, the gals too! - are very knowledgeable about the best ways to get the most out of the '64 and earlier trucks.

I hope this helps, and again, WELCOME! from South Carolina!

banjopicker66 · Post by **banjopicker66** » October 23, 2010, 8:35 pm

OOPS! Sorry for the double post!

lastwagen 66 · Post by **lastwagen 66** » October 23, 2010, 11:22 pm

from up in North Texas! Nice Slick! What's your plan for it?

Carl

olliesshop · Post by **olliesshop** » October 24, 2010, 4:32 am

Welcome from Michigan !!!

bit · Post by **bit** » October 24, 2010, 5:56 am

Hidy Ho from NC I kinda like the avatar I feel that way myself from time to time

Bit

Gary Seymour · Post by **Gary Seymour** » October 24, 2010, 6:34 am

Welcome from Indiana. That F250 looks like a nice one to work on. What's the plan for it?

Roger Carter · Post by **Roger Carter** » October 24, 2010, 5:14 pm

Hello, and

from the Portland, Oregon area. Good looking truck you have. Appreciate the pictures.

Roger Carter

CTom · Post by **CTom** » October 24, 2010, 9:03 pm

Thanks to everyone for the kind welcome.....................The truck has a good running 292 and a three speed. I think I will keep things pretty much like they are for now. I have pulled the front springs and started to reverse the eyes, probally do the same to the rears. Also replaced some brake parts(was sitting for two years). The rear end is a Dana 60 with 4.56 gears!! I have a few nine inch rears laying around, one of them should have 3.50'S in 'em.
I'm a big fan of 60's push trucks, I think I might go in that direction.
Thanks again.......

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » October 25, 2010, 10:06 am

Maine here, welcome