Howdy from Kansas!
Howdy from Kansas!
New member to Slick 60's...
Been a lurker on the forum for a while and finally joined.
Amongst many other hobbies and old vehicles, I have a '64 F-100 that my grandparents bought for a farm truck in the late 1960's. Motivation is a 223 I-6, 3-speed column shift and 3.89 9-inch Ford.
In the 90's, pulled it out of the shed where it had sat undriven for years. Cleaned up mouse infestation, got it running and drove it through high school. Had it painted and rebuilt the engine, then went off to college and it again sat more than it ran...
Recently, got the ole Ford running again and going back through all the troubles that occur from sitting. Completely replaced the entire brake system (e.g., new master and wheel cylinders, springs, steel & rubber lines). Had the wheels powder coated and new 7.00 x 15 bias ply tires. With the fresh wheels and new tires, had to strip and paint the hubcaps too.
Over the years, there are a few things I wish I wouldn't have done (i.e., install A/C, cut dash for 'modern' radio, used a better paint shop). However, it's in mostly still in original condition and in pretty good shape for its age.
Since I hadn't driven it in at least a decade, it was pretty neat to drive it once again. Still plenty to do on it, but probably a thorough wash and wax job is next on the list.
Been a lurker on the forum for a while and finally joined.
Amongst many other hobbies and old vehicles, I have a '64 F-100 that my grandparents bought for a farm truck in the late 1960's. Motivation is a 223 I-6, 3-speed column shift and 3.89 9-inch Ford.
In the 90's, pulled it out of the shed where it had sat undriven for years. Cleaned up mouse infestation, got it running and drove it through high school. Had it painted and rebuilt the engine, then went off to college and it again sat more than it ran...
Recently, got the ole Ford running again and going back through all the troubles that occur from sitting. Completely replaced the entire brake system (e.g., new master and wheel cylinders, springs, steel & rubber lines). Had the wheels powder coated and new 7.00 x 15 bias ply tires. With the fresh wheels and new tires, had to strip and paint the hubcaps too.
Over the years, there are a few things I wish I wouldn't have done (i.e., install A/C, cut dash for 'modern' radio, used a better paint shop). However, it's in mostly still in original condition and in pretty good shape for its age.
Since I hadn't driven it in at least a decade, it was pretty neat to drive it once again. Still plenty to do on it, but probably a thorough wash and wax job is next on the list.
Re: Howdy from Kansas!
Welcome to the forum from the other side of the globe!
Slick looks good, still fairly original.
Creature comforts like a/c do help, we are just finishing summer here and every time I walk into my shed I see all the a/c components sitting in the shelf and ask myself why I haven't fitted it yet?!?! You Could fit a more compact underdash unit hidden out of site if you don't like what you have and just have the vents?
I too had my old radio cutout, it wasn't a big job to repair, it was painting the dash that was a pain
If you didn't want to do that, retrosound have the Huntington radio that looks like the original slicks, and they also sell the plate covers to go over the din sized radio cutouts. It would give you the classic look without having to repair the dash.
Slick looks good, still fairly original.
Creature comforts like a/c do help, we are just finishing summer here and every time I walk into my shed I see all the a/c components sitting in the shelf and ask myself why I haven't fitted it yet?!?! You Could fit a more compact underdash unit hidden out of site if you don't like what you have and just have the vents?
I too had my old radio cutout, it wasn't a big job to repair, it was painting the dash that was a pain
If you didn't want to do that, retrosound have the Huntington radio that looks like the original slicks, and they also sell the plate covers to go over the din sized radio cutouts. It would give you the classic look without having to repair the dash.
Re: Howdy from Kansas!
welcome from N.W. Ohio. Nice looking truck and a great background story to go with it.
Re: Howdy from Kansas!
Thank you for the welcome, Leeroy and Grump!
Re: Howdy from Kansas!
And the Kansas Krew grows !
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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: Howdy from Kansas!
Aloha From Topeka Kansas! Good Looking Truck..
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Re: Howdy from Kansas!
Welcome from Augusta Ks.
Jim
63 F100 Long bed 351M/C6
64 F100 Long bed
78 F250 4X4
95 F350 4Door Dually
03 Expedition
63 F100 Long bed 351M/C6
64 F100 Long bed
78 F250 4X4
95 F350 4Door Dually
03 Expedition
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Re: Howdy from Kansas!
Welcome to the madness er Slickness! More Kansas folks in the mix. What part of the state are you in? I grew up in North Central OK but was born in Eldorado, KS.
Re: Howdy from Kansas!
Great "talking" to you in chat Sunday night! It's a good group, lots of info, lots of ideas, lots of....well, you know.
SPark
SPark
1932 Ford 5 window coupe. 302/C4
1962 8V-390/C6 Unibody Short Bed Soon to be Big Window - The Lincoln that never was
2013 F150 Super Crew Eco Boost 4x4
2015 Ford Edge for the little lady, because she said so!
2007 Mustang GT, 4.6-3V/5 Speed. Only 8680 miles on the clock.
More toys, I need more toys!!!
1962 8V-390/C6 Unibody Short Bed Soon to be Big Window - The Lincoln that never was
2013 F150 Super Crew Eco Boost 4x4
2015 Ford Edge for the little lady, because she said so!
2007 Mustang GT, 4.6-3V/5 Speed. Only 8680 miles on the clock.
More toys, I need more toys!!!
Re: Howdy from Kansas!
Thank you all for the welcome. Look forward to more chat.
Wilson county in southeast KS. North of Independence and west of Chanute.orangeRcode wrote:What part of the state are you in?
Re: Howdy from Kansas!
Welcome from Lone Star. Glad to have you on the board.
Michelle
Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner. A Republic is a well-armed sheep.
I hope I always stay crazy, because I know if I ever become sane, it will drive me crazy.
Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner. A Republic is a well-armed sheep.
I hope I always stay crazy, because I know if I ever become sane, it will drive me crazy.
Re: Howdy from Kansas!
Thank you from a displaced Texan!Michelle wrote:Welcome from Lone Star. Glad to have you on the board.