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New guy
Posted: May 22, 2011, 2:29 pm
by Fever
Hey all, new to the site and new to slick 60's, just got a 1964 F-100 custom cab and look forward to making it shine.....thanks and pics to follow soon
Posted: May 22, 2011, 2:53 pm
by banjopicker66
Welcome from South Carolina!
A bit of important advice, and critical if you are new to Slicks.
There is a major difference between the '64 and '65 years. 1964 was the last year for the solid front axle. 1965 was the first year for the Twin I-beam suspension.
This is critical because many of the recommended upgrades that use parts from a later donor truck (such as power disc brakes and power steering) only apply to the '65 and '66 Twin I-Beam Slicks - not those made '61 through '64.
The similarities between the years is only superficial. Very little except some sheet metal and some interior parts is interchangeable after '64.
The front suspension, engines, transmissions, steering, cab, frame and more are different after '64.
So, when you read about upgrades, be sure to note if the discussion is about the Twin I-beam Slicks, or the '64 and earlier models.
Fortunately, a number of the guys here have made their earlier Slicks to be very nice, and they are more than happy to pitch in and share their knowledge and experience.
We will be very glad to help you sort all this out to make your Slick a great one.
Posted: May 22, 2011, 3:15 pm
by Anthony
Welcome to the addiction....
.... from West Virginia!!!! You will pick up on all the great info you need right here to turn your new acquisition into your own personal ride... Oh, and by the way....
..(they reallydo get "ugly" if you don't get those pics to us......)
again, Welcome to Slickdom!!!!
Posted: May 22, 2011, 3:20 pm
by F7BIGJOB
From Ro Diland. Great site, just send us pictures 
Posted: May 22, 2011, 6:53 pm
by fathead
Welcome from Michigan and good luck with your Slick.
63 F-100 Wrongbed
78 F-250
85 Full-size Bronco
91 F-150 4x4
95 Escort LX 2 dr hatchback
Posted: May 22, 2011, 7:06 pm
by Jerry T
Welcome from Alabama
Posted: May 22, 2011, 7:16 pm
by Greg D
Straight Axles Rule!
Welcome to Slick 60s.
Posted: May 22, 2011, 7:27 pm
by grump
Welcome from NW Ohio. You won't find a better bunch of people or more knowledge than you will here
Posted: May 22, 2011, 8:05 pm
by LM14
Let me be the first Iowan to welcome you. We straight axle folks need to stick together!
SPark
Posted: May 22, 2011, 8:19 pm
by 61 Merc
Welcome to the site, give us a little more info on your truck.
Dean
Posted: May 22, 2011, 9:08 pm
by 66fordtrucknut
Welcome from the Eastern Shore of Md. "Straight axles rule" X3
Charlie
Posted: May 22, 2011, 10:06 pm
by ezernut9mm
x4 on the straight axles. they rule! welcome to the show.
Posted: May 22, 2011, 10:30 pm
by Fever
Thanks for the welcome everybody and the advice.....sure I'll need ALOT more soon since I'm new to the 60's lol
Posted: May 22, 2011, 10:34 pm
by Brians1966
From Kansas City
Enjoy your Slick-
Posted: May 22, 2011, 10:52 pm
by Alfs64
ezernut9mm wrote:x4 on the straight axles. they rule! welcome to the show.
x 5. Welcome from Texas!
Posted: May 23, 2011, 1:34 am
by Alan Mclennan
Welcome from down here!, and no I don`t have a straight axle!
Posted: May 23, 2011, 6:09 am
by Leeroy
I'll make up for Alan's lack of straight axle!
x6
You really should get that looked at Alan, it might be dangerous...... I think Uncle Skip mentioned sometime ago, something about a MAN'S AXLE??
Welcome to the forum!
Posted: May 23, 2011, 9:32 am
by ICEMAN6166
welcome from Alaska.
also a straight axle fan although i prefer mine to have gears in it.
Posted: May 23, 2011, 9:41 am
by dragginwagon
welcome...
is this the guy who came by and looked at some parts of mine? cant remember the name
Posted: May 23, 2011, 12:24 pm
by Blackwaterforge
Welcome from Alabama!