Hello All, my name is Jason and i am from North East Pennsylvania. I have just registered but have been browsing and reading for a couple months now. This is such a great site. I have learned so much in this time frame. Don't change a thing. One of the current MAC members gave me heads up on the site.
Now the truck: It is a '62 f-100 8ft wide box. With a 351w and 4speed.
I guess it is a little unique (but maybe not). When doing some measuring and detective work(wanting to get the wood box off) i discovered the difference in wheel base and that the older slicks had the fridge box. It was set in my mind i wanted the 64-66 box.... so that i did. I did not want to make any changes to the frame/chassis so after some welding and body work on the box it came out great.
As soon as i learn how to insert a photo to a post i will definatly share.
thanks
jwh f-100[/img]
newbe from the north-east
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FORDMANLCRACKEL
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66fordtrucknut
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norville, I am about 1hr 20min above you. Only takes me a couple minutes to cross over into NY.
I bought the truck just over a year ago, when i decided the "53 ranch wagon i had was more than i wanted to tackle, but there is more to the story. about 15 years ago my farther came to me and my brother ( i was driving a dent and my brother a fat fender) and said there is a nice old truck for sale that you could probably get a deal as they think the engine is bad. Well my my brother and i (young and dumb) stuck our noses up because it had a wood bed bias tires and we did not think it was nearly as cool as the sweet trucks we were driving. MY FATHER WAS SMART HE TOWED IT HOME INSTALLED A TIMING CHAIN AND "PACKED IT AWAY" WITH ALL HIS OTHER COLLECTION.
Lucky for me he loosened his grips last spring and gave in.
jwh
I bought the truck just over a year ago, when i decided the "53 ranch wagon i had was more than i wanted to tackle, but there is more to the story. about 15 years ago my farther came to me and my brother ( i was driving a dent and my brother a fat fender) and said there is a nice old truck for sale that you could probably get a deal as they think the engine is bad. Well my my brother and i (young and dumb) stuck our noses up because it had a wood bed bias tires and we did not think it was nearly as cool as the sweet trucks we were driving. MY FATHER WAS SMART HE TOWED IT HOME INSTALLED A TIMING CHAIN AND "PACKED IT AWAY" WITH ALL HIS OTHER COLLECTION.
Lucky for me he loosened his grips last spring and gave in.
jwh
Welcome in Jason! You got a good bunch of folks up in your neck o' the woods. Believe me, it helps to have that as I found out down here in Texas.
There are a lot of members in places where parts are slim and helping hands nowhere to be found.
There are a lot of members in places where parts are slim and helping hands nowhere to be found.
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I know a few MAC guys too, And 
Welcome to the Slick 60's Site JWH for real rather than as a lurker I spent time in North East. You're not too far from Oh-10 there either, are you. Whenever I got stuck with a Cleveland Load I'd stop at a truck stop there. On a September day I took a snooze one warm afternoon and woke up a few hours later with snow blowing in windows I'd left open so I wouldn't get too hot as I dozed off. . . .
AHhhh. . . . . err.... Lake Effect? 
FBp
Change is the Only Constant
Welcome aboard, that looks like a decent bed chop you've done there. 
Was it hard to keep the two halves straight, without warping them as you welded? That's sort of a large surface area.
Was it hard to keep the two halves straight, without warping them as you welded? That's sort of a large surface area.
My "Slickitis" affliction began here...
66 F100 CC/65 F100 CC/66 F250 CC
If it starts to rain, they'll tax the splash.
If you want to fish, they'll tax the bass.
If you plant a yard, they'll tax the grass.
If you don't play nice, they'll fine your *$#!
66 F100 CC/65 F100 CC/66 F250 CC
If it starts to rain, they'll tax the splash.
If you want to fish, they'll tax the bass.
If you plant a yard, they'll tax the grass.
If you don't play nice, they'll fine your *$#!
Slick Fan,
No not too bad. I just took my time, welded a "stitch" or two, in different areas then walked away to let it cool.
I guess as long as were on the subject I'll give a rundown of the "chop"
1. first I measured 9" back (will be behind the front crossmember) from the front of the box sides and marked it on the side panels then the inside and floor. A small speed square worked well to make sure your mark is square on the bed rails and then a standard carpenter square to extend your lines down to the floor. Also take a measurement from the front mounting holes to the second to last mounting holes and write it down. (this will make sense later)
2. Using a approx. 4" straight edge put lines on the floor (front toward rear), and couple horizontal and a couple vertical on the box sides. These lines should extend across where the cuts will be so they can be used in lining things up after the cut.
3. Cut away. (here is when i closed my eyes and said to my self - self I sure hope you are not ruining this box) Also after cut i braced up the rear/big section.
4. Then I set the front part on and was pleased to see all the body lines lined up and even the front mounting bolts dropped right in.
5. Then as I was setting the rear section on (engine crane seemed to work well) i noticed the rear two crossmembers, box and frame, were gonna hit BUT they didn't. the box crossmember sat right down over the frame crossmember.
6. the next small catch was now that the box is slid ahead now the frame is a little long so i cut the roll pan so the frame could stick through BUT if anyone "tries this at home" all you need to do is cut the 3-4" of frame off behind the rear frame Xmember and the inside of the triangular pocket, that is normally hanging over/around the rear of the frame. then the box will set down nicely and you won't need to butcher your roll pan.
[albumimg]2199[/albumimg] [albumimg]2198[/albumimg]
7 the next two things that suprised me was with these two Xmembers kinda "locked" together the wheel opening to wheel spacing looked good and the second to rear mounting holes lined up....once again bolts dropped right in.
8. THAT'S WHEN IT CLICKED MEASURE 1ST TO 3RD HOLE ON BOX AND FRAME AND SUBTRACT. (BOX 1ST TO 3RD MEASUREMENT) - (FRAME 1ST TO 3RD MEASUREMENT) = AMOUNT NEEDED TO "SHORTEN" BOX
9. Then i marked the rear section and cut again. The only part/s i left 1/2" extra was the outside lower panel. With a crimping tool i crimped it so the extra/crimped section would be inside. I actually did this on the front but if i did it again it would be the rear.
10. I then tacked it in just a couple spots and set it back on to inspect. I actually wasn't happy with one side so i just cut the welds made adjustments while the box was still on the truck.
11. Removed box and finished up welding and body work. Also have to admit i do not have the floor completly done but if I or you go with a toolbox tank combo it will help cover it up.
Well i hope the newbe here didn't talk/type to much for you guys.
And once once again thanks for all the great welcomes and thanks to Wayne for hooking me up with the site!!!!!!
jwh
No not too bad. I just took my time, welded a "stitch" or two, in different areas then walked away to let it cool.
I guess as long as were on the subject I'll give a rundown of the "chop"
1. first I measured 9" back (will be behind the front crossmember) from the front of the box sides and marked it on the side panels then the inside and floor. A small speed square worked well to make sure your mark is square on the bed rails and then a standard carpenter square to extend your lines down to the floor. Also take a measurement from the front mounting holes to the second to last mounting holes and write it down. (this will make sense later)
2. Using a approx. 4" straight edge put lines on the floor (front toward rear), and couple horizontal and a couple vertical on the box sides. These lines should extend across where the cuts will be so they can be used in lining things up after the cut.
3. Cut away. (here is when i closed my eyes and said to my self - self I sure hope you are not ruining this box) Also after cut i braced up the rear/big section.
4. Then I set the front part on and was pleased to see all the body lines lined up and even the front mounting bolts dropped right in.
5. Then as I was setting the rear section on (engine crane seemed to work well) i noticed the rear two crossmembers, box and frame, were gonna hit BUT they didn't. the box crossmember sat right down over the frame crossmember.
6. the next small catch was now that the box is slid ahead now the frame is a little long so i cut the roll pan so the frame could stick through BUT if anyone "tries this at home" all you need to do is cut the 3-4" of frame off behind the rear frame Xmember and the inside of the triangular pocket, that is normally hanging over/around the rear of the frame. then the box will set down nicely and you won't need to butcher your roll pan.
[albumimg]2199[/albumimg] [albumimg]2198[/albumimg]
7 the next two things that suprised me was with these two Xmembers kinda "locked" together the wheel opening to wheel spacing looked good and the second to rear mounting holes lined up....once again bolts dropped right in.
8. THAT'S WHEN IT CLICKED MEASURE 1ST TO 3RD HOLE ON BOX AND FRAME AND SUBTRACT. (BOX 1ST TO 3RD MEASUREMENT) - (FRAME 1ST TO 3RD MEASUREMENT) = AMOUNT NEEDED TO "SHORTEN" BOX
9. Then i marked the rear section and cut again. The only part/s i left 1/2" extra was the outside lower panel. With a crimping tool i crimped it so the extra/crimped section would be inside. I actually did this on the front but if i did it again it would be the rear.
10. I then tacked it in just a couple spots and set it back on to inspect. I actually wasn't happy with one side so i just cut the welds made adjustments while the box was still on the truck.
11. Removed box and finished up welding and body work. Also have to admit i do not have the floor completly done but if I or you go with a toolbox tank combo it will help cover it up.
Well i hope the newbe here didn't talk/type to much for you guys.
And once once again thanks for all the great welcomes and thanks to Wayne for hooking me up with the site!!!!!!
jwh
Not at all, thanks for taking the time to write that up!jwh f-100 wrote: Well i hope the newbe here didn't talk/type to much for you guys.
I have had the idea of making myself a shortbed rolling around in my brain for a few years now, but have been skeerd of ruining a good bed.
I'll do some more practice runs on other things before I commit myself to such an adventure. I will say that with each success story I hear though, it makes me feel a little better about doing it.
My "Slickitis" affliction began here...
66 F100 CC/65 F100 CC/66 F250 CC
If it starts to rain, they'll tax the splash.
If you want to fish, they'll tax the bass.
If you plant a yard, they'll tax the grass.
If you don't play nice, they'll fine your *$#!
66 F100 CC/65 F100 CC/66 F250 CC
If it starts to rain, they'll tax the splash.
If you want to fish, they'll tax the bass.
If you plant a yard, they'll tax the grass.
If you don't play nice, they'll fine your *$#!
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