Soultron is here...!

[soultron]

Hello all. I posted all this in the southeast forum, but I agreed that it should probably go in here too.
I've decided to grace all you folks with my mildly short automobile attention span. I love cars of all kinds, but I've had a slick in the family and I'd like to revive it.
The truck itself.






Minor problems:
Covered in stuff.
Bad Paint
Broken window and dented hood (how'd that happen?)

Major problems.
Passenger door won't latch ( not good for girlfriend or dog, great for boss)
No motor (ok, that's minor)
Chevy steering column (ok, not a problem, just weird.)

So far it's got big drums and beams from a 78 and I've also got a 9inch somewhere around.

What I'd like to do is... Just drive it. I like the way it looks because it reminds me of my Dad. I would however like to drop it.
Which brings us to...

This purple truck.


I know it was apparently lowered "wrong", but I'd like to know more about it. I really like the stance and actually the color is alright too.

So that's my novel. I hope to find out lots about my truck and maybe even help other folks out here. Rock on.

[Johnny Canuck]

First of all,
Thanx for posting pics!

I have not got a twin I truck myself, but since you just installed new beams you might want to inquire about air bag suspension on the twin I to lower it.
The rear: to get it that low as the purple flame truck, is C sectioned on the frame and on bags.. Means having a culvert in the middle of your bed floor to accommodate that. Kinda like this


Does it have an engine in it at all? I imagine that someone who threw a chebby column in it also intended chebby running gear, they maybe just didn't get that far. Good news is, steering columns for twin I's run from the years '65-72 so they are not too hard to come by

Good luck.
Ask as many questions as you can, you will usually get quick answers here.
Don't type your text in between the {img} tags

[Slick Fan]

Broken window and dented hood (how'd that happen?)

I'm sure that seat laying on it had absolutely nothing to do with it.

Aboard, looks like a decent project you've got there.

[ICEMAN6166]

nice to see someone else has a truck mess in their yard too.

[Bill W]

Looks like you have a nice truck to start with!

from Tucson, AZ.

[DCarr]

Well done Soultron! 2nd welcome from ElCajon! Glad to see you got the hang of pics already -took me a couple of months to figure it out.

[don morris II]

[slick4x4]

from KANSAS

[soultron]

I've the hang of pics for a while, but boy I was asleep at the wheel when i wrote in the quote box... copy pasta.
I didn't think the purple truck was notched, but I suppose it'd have to be.
It may end up on bags if I ever dare go that low, but for now I have to get a motor back in it. I'm not brand loyal so it could end up with what ever I get the cheapest, but I will say I already have a C6 and an old 3 speed. I was trying to find out how I might even go diesel, but that's real back burner stuff. Anyone ever use a V6 in these? I'm pretty sure there's one in this mess already... some where. Might be behind this piece...





Thanks for the welcomes from all!

[Greg D]

If you want to use it for a driver I would seriously consider a roller cam 5.0 & AOD from a 86-93 Mustang. The roller cam 5.0 has enought torque to haul one around and the Mustang AOD has more clutches and is more durable. Probably about the best bang for the buck & fuel mileage setup you can find for a Slick, dang near a bolt in for a Twin I beam truck too.
Looks like someone already upgraded it to disc brakes - good update.
Looks like the sheet metal is in good shape, definitely a good start.
There is alot of knowledge here for these old trucks, you came to the right place.
Welcome!

[DCarr]

Good tri-5 hardtop bones would probably get you enough money to complete your slick top drawer.

[cdherman]

Good tri-5 hardtop bones would probably get you enough money to complete your slick top drawer.

I get the feeling they don't get rid of too much stuff there!

Anyhow, welcome to the club and Merry Christmas!!!!!!

[soultron]

Yeah, nothing seems to ever see the light of day once it goes in " the tomb", but since I'm old enough for my vote to finally count around here, I'm trying get some of these cars on the move. We like our cars chevy, but trucks are always ford. The disc setup (and beams) came from a 71 that was junked and the talgate came from yet another one with a rusted out frame.

[soultron]

Am I right in thinking a 302 will drop right in to my 66, or will I need to do some fabbing of some kind?
I can't get the hang of the search engine here. Seems like I don't know the right questions to ask yet.

[FORDMANLCRACKEL]

Am I right in thinking a 302 will drop right in to my 66, or will I need to do some fabbing of some kind?
I can't get the hang of the search engine here. Seems like I don't know the right questions to ask yet.

Took me a while to find it, i'm not to good with the search box part myself.
http://fordtruk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6108
Your hood emblem tells me it came with a six so the bell housing will bolt to a 302.

Lonnie

[soultron]

Thanks for that! I might actually have to find the other mounts. Wouldn't want to wear those Uni-joints out.

[blackagatha]

wow I didnt know a 302 and 300? 6 had same bell. that's cool. pretty sure you'll have to fab some mounts for it or use a transdapt crossmember.

nice truck.... keep her a ford! if you ever sell it you'll get marginally more for it.

[Johnny Canuck]

Soultron every time I see your name it reminds me of >THIS<

[Alan Mclennan]

Hey Fergo! youall a soulbrother now.

[jwh f-100]

Thanks for that! I might actually have to find the other mounts. Wouldn't want to wear those Uni-joints out.

soultron, I mentioned this in another post but you should get in touch with your NC neighbor, Tom @ Flashbacks.. He has a 302 out of a running truck he just parted out. I bet he may have the perches too. I thought about the 302 but just too far for me. Tom's username here is 6166 Junkyard Dog.