65fordguy's build thread [PICS]

[74ford]

can you give more details on the wheels, what brand, width, off set
Are u using the original rear axle?

Thanks
Howard

[65fordguy]

can you give more details on the wheels, what brand, width, off set
Are u using the original rear axle?

Thanks
Howard

the wheels are American Racing TTO . . . Torq Thrust Originals... 17x8.. 0 offset..
5x5.5 bolt pattern... only hitch is they don't fit over the Hubs... I took them to a machine shop and had the centerbore bored out to fit..Using all ford driveline.. the front end is 75 f100.. the back is stock 65 9"..

if you spend any time looking for nice wheels that aren't 90s or 4x4 looking wheels for the 5.5 bolt pattern.. you will realize all the cool wheels are custom order and cost 350 bucks per wheel.. I got these after machining for about 250 .. would of been little over 200 per if I didn't have to have the machine work done. o well. it was worth the effort.

[65fordguy]

I havent had the chance to do much to the truck in the last few months.. but I was finally able to get my seat re done.. and getting ready to order steering wheel, got the stuff to finish my bed ( doing a spray in bed liner and a black below the rail tool chest) and plan on ordering the gauge panel and finishing that up and at the same time probably in the early spring run new wires.. . . EZ WIRE? maybe? haven't made up my mind.. anyway.. here is the seat! Ebony G-Grain leather low gloss with brilliant white medium gloss insert.. contrast black french stitching..





what it started out looking like


I then Dyed it Black... and it looked ok for awhile.. but it started to show wear and the
brown started to come back through...

[Alan Mclennan]

Nice looking seat!

[totten]

Great job.

[65fordguy]

Thanks! rides great!

[65fordguy]

Haven't updated since this pic in 2013.. I've rewired the entire truck with a Rebel Harness, put in gauges, added a sway bar, and dropped it about 3 inches. Also added a headlight relay from Rebel, updated the headlights to H4 sylvania zxe bulbs..<< these are awesome.. and one of the best things i've done.

[65fordguy]

Ok.. I was told by someone that you couldn't see the photos in the post above? I did see this when I came to check it out from work... anyonelse see a box with no smoking sign instead of photos.