So what's simpler than a plain jane F100?

frank66 · Post by **frank66** » February 20, 2007, 8:25 pm

a bicycle!

however, helmet laws may apply...

how about an old mustang? will insurance companys still see it as a sports car? what if it had a straight 6?

SCWIDVICIOUS · Post by **SCWIDVICIOUS** » February 20, 2007, 8:27 pm

tough luck to you on that foot.

it sounds to me like you need to get another f100

you surly dont want the payments, insurance, and laws that come with my 03 lincoln town car......though im sure the options would not hurt your feelings..lol

truckerdaddy66 · Post by **truckerdaddy66** » February 20, 2007, 8:31 pm

Dogoneit

that was was my s/a answer. T/D ,NEW CANEY,TX.

BICYCLE

Uncle Skip · Post by **Uncle Skip** » February 20, 2007, 8:35 pm

Wal-Mart shopping carts are always an option.
The big ones.
However, be gentle on the casters. They can be pricy if you have to replace them................... nah, just get another cart.
Wait a minute. You fell out of the tree raking the leaves????
Doc, get a grip.
You're supposed to wait til the leaves fall out of the tree before you rake them.
Hope the foot feels better.

U@ss

jakdad · Post by **jakdad** » February 20, 2007, 9:16 pm

Get another Slick!!!

cdherman · Post by **cdherman** » February 20, 2007, 9:19 pm

Actually, a falcon or similar era Ford with a small six gives you many of the equivalent niceties of a 65 F100. But you can put 4-5 people in it, instead of 2-3.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » February 20, 2007, 9:23 pm

Doc, what will you give me for this?
64 fairlane 500 4 door
needs tires, seats, a wiper motor,headliner, and a water pump. starts, runs, was driven here. 289, auto trans. very little rust, none in critical areas.you could probably use the t-bird interior?
sorry to hear about your fall.hope you are healing up ok.

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flareside64 · Post by **flareside64** » February 20, 2007, 9:53 pm

I would suggest a falcon or fairlane with a straight six. A dodge dart 4 door straight six(2 doors are too expensive). any small economy cars from the 60's. You can usually pick up the 4 door cars pretty cheap. If you look for a good 2 door the price is usually high. Another F100 is definatley an option. Trucks are always easier to work on than cars. No jacking it up to change the damn oil. ever remove a driveshaft from a car without jacking it up? its a pain in the A$$! No jacking required for trucks. Trucks are great! I did the clutch job on my 2wd F100 without even jacking it up.

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ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » February 20, 2007, 10:01 pm

Doc Pepper wrote:I'm sorry Iceman, but I am from Tucson. The car looks doable but ....
what's all that white stuff around it?

that Doc, is snow. :shock:

the car is not out in it ,that is a pic from last winter .

Swimholm · Post by **Swimholm** » February 20, 2007, 10:32 pm

Ranchero or Galaxy

ripsnorter · Post by **ripsnorter** » February 21, 2007, 2:41 am

You also might give a try to some of the old shoebox fords. simple, not too spendy yet, and nothing to 'em.

or as has been mentioned, falcon, ranchero, galaxie, etc.

douglloyd · Post by **douglloyd** » February 21, 2007, 7:49 am

You guys...

Doc, how 'bout a VW bug? Can't think of an easier car to maintain. AC is not an option though - in AZ I'd get one with a sunroof.

You can still find them derelict, and most parts are available aftermarket. Tons of info online. They're a blast to drive in town, but probably not a good bet on the interstate.

Doug

jakdad · Post by **jakdad** » February 21, 2007, 8:19 am

Maybe one of these...........................
http://www.angliaobsolete.com/
Or these
http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1950- ... -fa-lr.jpg

jakdad · Post by **jakdad** » February 21, 2007, 4:37 pm

Sounds like good choices!!!

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » February 21, 2007, 5:22 pm

as a former bug owner,vw thing owner and dune buggy builder the only thing wrong i ever found with a vw was the poor heat.not an issue for you i know.Detroits attempt at a rear engine air cooled car failed thanks to Mr.Nader, but i owned a corvair and its just a 6 cylinder wide bug, had no problems with it either and the 6 put out a little more heat.

Mrs.Iceman and i are also not willing to have anything new for the same reasons you listed.i have owned 3 new vehicles in my life all fords and they all had problems, and i sold all of them before they were 2 years old.last time was in 93, since then it has been strictly bumpside and slick except for the 80 lincoln which i decomputered and filled up a trash barrel with garbage.ran good with the carb and regular intake but its illegal to do that , a federal crime in fact.
we sold it when the $140 dealer only headlight switch started going bad.
no hassles with the old stuff, thats why i got the fairlane,it will make a nice summer car when i get around to fixing the minor things it needs.

FORDMANLCRACKEL · Post by **FORDMANLCRACKEL** » February 21, 2007, 5:45 pm

Iceman i just cant picture you in a car, you're a truck man.

Lonnie

jeepbut · Post by **jeepbut** » February 21, 2007, 7:39 pm

OK doc, you rake leaves while "IN" the tree and you have a VW engine "under" the back porch. We got to get this guy to Slickstock 08- he's our kind of people! Thanks, Lyman.

ripsnorter · Post by **ripsnorter** » February 21, 2007, 8:22 pm

gah!

I thought the "bug" word was illegal 'round these parts of ford country :shock:

I'd take a 454 and stick it in my slick before I'd touch one of those :shock:

Lowell · Post by **Lowell** » February 21, 2007, 9:02 pm

I owned a bug once, and it took all my spare time maintaining it.

cdherman · Post by **cdherman** » February 21, 2007, 11:17 pm

Yea, with a moniker like Doc, he can stay at my place for free. My missus says I cannot have a 66 falcon, though I have wanted one for years. Perhaps doc will find one for me!!