Hi All

TonyC · Post by **TonyC** » February 6, 2011, 8:21 pm

Hey everyone, new guy here from Mass. The name is Tony C, and I just picked up a 62 F100 flat bed w/292 Y Block, 4 speed w/granny gear. The previous owner did most of the hard stuff, engine rebuild, king pins, cab mounts, steering rebuild etc...plus a truck load of parts.

I do have some work to do though, as it pulls like a bear to the right when I hit the brakes. I took apart the left side, and after having to change out wheel studs first, I found that the shoes were reversed. Primary to the back, and secondary to the front. Ive got new wheel cylinders on order, and will be changing out the shoes as well. I need to change out the parking brake cable as well.

But hey, thats the fun of these old trucks. Wrenching and cursing, cursing and wrenching. Ive been ghosting on this forum for awhile and finally joined. Lots of good info here, and not to much BS. Gotta love it!

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » February 6, 2011, 8:44 pm

It's kinda like family here...... you know the BS when you hear it...

Welcome,

, from West Virginia, to the Slickest site around.... lurk when you want and join in when you can.... We chat on Sunday nights around 9pm EST.... come and join us.... looks like you got a great buy for $800!!! WOW!!! Can't touch stuff that runs around here for that.....

Post by **Greg D** » February 6, 2011, 8:51 pm

Welcome to Slick 60s.

Best solution to brake problems on a straight axle truck is;

http://fordtruk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2647

TonyC · Post by **TonyC** » February 6, 2011, 8:54 pm

Thanks for the welcomed. Funny thing to get welcomed from West Virginia, as mine was built in Norfolk, VA. Not too far from ya.

TonyC · Post by **TonyC** » February 6, 2011, 9:01 pm

Greg D wrote:Welcome to Slick 60s.

Best solution to brake problems on a straight axle truck is;

http://fordtruk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2647

Thanks Greg! As a matter of fact, while ghosting the forum for awhile, that very posting of yours was one I copied and made a "to do list" for my slick. Everything from the disc upgrade to the 68 Mustang dual master cylinder. Thanks for posting that!

61 Merc · Post by **61 Merc** » February 6, 2011, 9:15 pm

Welcome to the site Tony, glad to hear you have been hanging out for some time, but that being said, YOU SHOULD KNOW THE RULES, PICTURES, PICTURES AND MORE PICTURES.

I see that your truck has a 61 grill in it, wondering if it was changed or if it is a 61 sold as a 62?

Dean

TonyC · Post by **TonyC** » February 6, 2011, 9:24 pm

61 Merc wrote:Welcome to the site Tony, glad to hear you have been hanging out for some time, but that being said, YOU SHOULD KNOW THE RULES, PICTURES, PICTURES AND MORE PICTURES.

I see that your truck has a 61 grill in it, wondering if it was changed or if it is a 61 sold as a 62?

Dean

Yeah, I will get some shots of her to post. And good catch, she does have 61 grill. She's got a few different year parts on her, but for me that adds some character. She aint correct, but she's mine!

Post by **Greg D** » February 6, 2011, 9:27 pm

Alot of them end up with different parts late in life.
This truck had body parts from 8 different trucks - I could tell cause when I got it they were all different colors, lol.

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ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » February 6, 2011, 10:05 pm

welcome to the site! you might check those brake hoses too. they can swell internally and not allow for even pressure.

TonyC · Post by **TonyC** » February 6, 2011, 10:14 pm

ezernut9mm wrote:welcome to the site! you might check those brake hoses too. they can swell internally and not allow for even pressure.

Thanks for the welcome, as well as the hint on the hoses. Cheap enough at 19 bucks a side. Between AutoZone and Napa, Im covered for short money. Thanks!

Rusted64 · Post by **Rusted64** » February 6, 2011, 11:05 pm

Welcome.

I am fairly new here too and that is one thing I liked about the site too, straight forward people and willing to help.....no BS.

A lot of good information and a good group of people.

Post by **foodstick** » February 6, 2011, 11:07 pm

New member goes public.....

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » February 6, 2011, 11:41 pm

What is it with you and nerds with glasses Foodstick?

Welcome to the group!

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » February 7, 2011, 1:25 am

Welcome from down here, Tony!, not many Table Tops in the club!.

F7BIGJOB · Post by **F7BIGJOB** » February 7, 2011, 5:55 am

From Ro Diland, Tony! You found an excellent site here.

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » February 7, 2011, 8:54 am

That's the truck I looked at and drove after mine got hit by a tree. It did have a hard pull to the right, but the 292 sounded great out of those headers. I recall the passenger side step was a little soft underneath, but at least the engine and tranny are good. Id' keep it a flat bed too since he cut some inches off the back frame.

Gregg
Portland Maine

slick4x4 · Post by **slick4x4** » February 7, 2011, 9:41 am

f r o m
K A N S A S

you mean they arent suppose to pull to the right

rwhistles · Post by **rwhistles** » February 7, 2011, 10:48 am

Welcome to the site from warm if not sunny Fl.A word of caution though,be careful these slicks are like rabbits they tend to multiply. Before long you could have a yard full of them.Not that it's a bad thing.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » February 7, 2011, 10:59 am

welcome from Alaska

TonyC · Post by **TonyC** » February 7, 2011, 12:29 pm

slickmainer wrote:That's the truck I looked at and drove after mine got hit by a tree. It did have a hard pull to the right, but the 292 sounded great out of those headers. I recall the passenger side step was a little soft underneath, but at least the engine and tranny are good. Id' keep it a flat bed too since he cut some inches off the back frame.

Gregg
Portland Maine

Small world. He was telling me about a guy who came over and looked at her. Yeah, she's got a few issues, but you are right, the 292 sounds great and runs like a top. So with that in mind, I can handle all the other issues. I'm diggin the flat bed look. I'll be re-doing it with new wood and some plating, and am thinking about some lower toolboxes and storage.

Thanks for the great welcome everyone, as well as all the tips and info. This site has been very valuable!