New member W/ 66 f100

andgott · Post by **andgott** » May 26, 2011, 10:25 pm

Just stopping in to say HI... I've just started to read the forums here, and absorb all the information. I can tell I'll be referring to this site a lot!

I just bought a 1966 Ford F-100. It's something of a project- Mechanically it's pretty good, has some cosmetic issues here and there, and needs a new interior- But it's a good place to start-

She's got a 352 under the hood-

The plan is to do a 'nice enough' restoration- I don't plan to show it, but want to USE it. I collect vintage boats, and they'll look great behind it!

-Andrew

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » May 26, 2011, 10:32 pm

looks pretty solid to me. enjoy and welcome to the site.

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » May 27, 2011, 4:38 am

Welcome to the Affliction known as Slick-itus!!!! from West Virginia.... yours is about where mine is now...... after almost 5 years of work..... Wish I could have started that clean....

... but then again... I like the challenges... Those boats will look sweet behind it also... nice looking start to a great truck.... again, Welcome!!!

Post by **Greg D** » May 27, 2011, 6:27 am

Welcome to Slick 60s.

Hookedtrout · Post by **Hookedtrout** » May 27, 2011, 6:43 am

Welcome from...believe it or not...frozen, or at least below the freezing point this morning, Idaho!

banjopicker66 · Post by **banjopicker66** » May 27, 2011, 6:54 am

Welcome from South Carolina!

Post by **Casey 65** » May 27, 2011, 8:18 am

Welcome from the home of Slick Stock 5

Uncle Skip · Post by **Uncle Skip** » May 27, 2011, 9:15 am

.... and from sunny south Texas.
Houston that is.
Welcome.
Where are you from?
Uncle Skip, aka U@ss

Brians1966 · Post by **Brians1966** » May 27, 2011, 9:22 am

From Kansas City

Enjoy your slick

andgott · Post by **andgott** » May 27, 2011, 10:46 am

Thanks for the welcomes...

I'm in Hixson, TN- Just north of Chattanooga.

I'm sure I'll have TONS of questions once I start 'digging in'- I'm mechanically inclined, and like to tinker, but most of my experience has been on boats. Lots of parallells, but also LOTS of differences- I don't have to worry about shot breaks or bad tires on my boat

-Andrew

Jerry T · Post by **Jerry T** » May 27, 2011, 3:14 pm

Like your truck. Welcome from Alabama

fendermender · Post by **fendermender** » May 27, 2011, 3:54 pm

I thought that may be a UT tag on the front. Welcome from the middle of the state.

Johnny

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » May 27, 2011, 3:57 pm

from Louisiana

Roger Carter · Post by **Roger Carter** » May 27, 2011, 4:00 pm

Hello and

from the Portland, Oregon area. Looks like you have a real nice starting point for a project.

Roger Carter

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » May 27, 2011, 6:01 pm

Welcome from down here!, she looks like a good ol girl!

f100jim · Post by **f100jim** » May 27, 2011, 7:48 pm

Hey andgott,I'm thinking I've seen your handle on fiberglassics if I'm not mistaken. What's your vintage boats?Dang forgot where I was at..

Good lookin' 66 BTW..

andgott · Post by **andgott** » May 27, 2011, 8:54 pm

f100jim wrote:Hey andgott,I'm thinking I've seen your handle on fiberglassics if I'm not mistaken. What's your vintage boats?

Yup- This is my new tow vehicle!! Owning the old boats led me to search for this

I've got a '61 Glasspar Citation, '59 Lake N sea, '59 Volksboat, and '62 Custom Craft Tiger Ray- Any of which will look excellent pulled behind this bad boy...

f100jim · Post by **f100jim** » May 27, 2011, 9:30 pm

andgott wrote:
f100jim wrote:Hey andgott,I'm thinking I've seen your handle on fiberglassics if I'm not mistaken. What's your vintage boats?
Yup- This is my new tow vehicle!! Owning the old boats led me to search for this

I've got a '61 Glasspar Citation, '59 Lake N sea, '59 Volksboat, and '62 Custom Craft Tiger Ray- Any of which will look excellent pulled behind this bad boy...

The 352 is a smooth tow engine.I've had 4 over the years. This one,I've had since 85. What's behind it is the reason I wanted these year model trucks to start with.

In time ,If you want to , some pics of your boats behind the 66 will be great.

Fever · Post by **Fever** » May 28, 2011, 6:13 am

Hey welcome to the site. I haven't been here much longer than you but this is the right place to be. Have fun with your slick

andgott · Post by **andgott** » May 31, 2011, 9:02 pm

Well, Good news from the Mechanic that I brought her to....

There is NOTHING wrong mechanically. A small leak in the power steering was all he could find. Just what I wanted to hear.

My worries about the brakes were a result of not being used to a non-powered system... He assured me that they were strong- in fact, most of the parts were brand new. He just said to mash on 'em, and she'll stop just fine.

She's coming home on Thursday- I can't wait

-Andrew