Slick 60's

Last Winter I bought a 66 f-100 long box. (right out of field- a section of tree is still stuck in the grill and grew to be very thick on both sides). I have a knack or curse for pulling stuff out of fields and letting the frame off begin. My cars may be environmentally unfriendly, but if I did that restore them, they would be in landfills.

I have removed the front clip and engine. The only thing still attached is the steering box.

I stripped the inside of the cab BARE. I still have to pull front and back glass.

I got out the aircraft stripper and have the factory base coat on the tailgate and left side.

Here is what I know:

66 F-100 long box (I know the cool guys like the short box, but I REALLY like the elongated look you get with the bigger box.)

352

3 on column

3:25 rear (that was the standard ratio correct)

custom cab (long speedo)

2 tone white/medium blue

I resisted joining this forum earlier so I would be forced to do my teardown without a "support group." On my own I found the cover that hides the secret bolt to pull the fenders off. I found the secret button to get the light switch out (this was sort of like my first date with the truck). I got all bezels off the dash. I pulled the ignition switch without having a key. I got the trim off the dash (2-3 clips were the casualty). Just about everything else was simple disassembly.

Status Quo: I am stripping the box while it is still on the truck. I will pull the box to get the cab side. Will por 15 the underside, do brush on liner for the inside, and (tenatively) re-shoot factory colors on the outside. While the box is off I will restore the bumper (white-no frills on this truck) and por 15 the frame and rebuild the rearend. I did not know until I had the truck home for about a month that although the axles are there, the center section is emptied. Fortunately the guy who scavenged from the truck did a great job in showing respect for the job and not causing any collateral damage. He gives me the perfect excuse to get a power trax unit and go to a 3:50 rear end.

Over time I look forward to raiding your minds for the hardstuff and your parts bin to turn talk into action.

I recognize two names on this site already. Phil is the Hardtopkiller from the Torino site and Hawkrod is also a Blue Oval "go to" guy.

The redeeming quality of pulling junk from fields is that is neutralizes my piss poor skills as I cannot possibly hurt anything and anything done even marginally right is considered restoration.

My junkyard jewels are:
a) 70 Torino GT-4 speed-351 4V, 4:33 with gearvendor unit.
b) 69 Mercury Marauder -390-gold/black vinyl top- base model
c) 77 Mark V-460 and just cool

I have about another year before re-assembly even becomes a thought, but I figured I would check in now.

Welcome Michael

Glad your saving a slick. One less piece of steel to be shipped overseas then sent back to us as an imported product.

Welcome to our Little Family, glad to have you here. Post where you are as there may be members close by that can lend a helping hand, and how about some pics. ..................kid

I am in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. About a mile from the Ontario, Canada Border.

I may have a few spare dash trim clips, I'll take a look.

Whatup MBW?
Chris Windham is on here too. "PFM"

Welcome to the: no magazines, little info, small aftermarket,
most likely to be bought hacked up club.
Makes the Torino's seem like Mustangs.

So far I am learing a lot. Mostly that I can't afford this truck

Welcome aboard, glad to hear you're saving another slick & having fun while you're at it!
If you feel the burning urge to post some pics of your project, by all means, don't resist.

If Chris Widham, Phil, and Hawkrod, are examples of who posts on this forum, this is a good place to be.

I do my best to describe things in words to make up for the fact that I do not know how to take computer pictures. If I was technologically astute, my cars would have electric chokes and no radio delete plates. When all the other execs are on the plane with laptops downloading from their mainframe, I have my etch a sketch.

Hey MBW,
Name like that, sure you aren't a Member of some southern rock band like Lynnard Skynnard or 38 Special? LOL

just kidding.. hope you brought your sense of humour.

Been to the Soo before. Canadian side is sure a shanty-town compared to the American side as I recall.

Three names = Rock musician or Serial Killer
Worse, Mike is a lawyer

It kills me he never posts pix.
He has a restored 69 Maurader with an FE in it.
I may just have to drive up to the Soo someday to see it.

Heavyhauler wrote:Three names = Rock musician or Serial Killer

That's what I was thinkin' as I read JC's post...serial killers are always named by three names!

That's ok if you can't post pics MBW, I won't hold it against ya. At least you know how to log onto the internet, that's the main thing.

Hey MBW this is a great place and lots of knowledge around here. I must admit my torino has taken a small tempory step to the back burner. Pickup has to be up and running and with a gear box going out my attention has changed. But there both my projects and I will have them finished one day. Welcome

Welcome to the site. Looking forward to hearing about your progress on your 66.

Michael Bryce Winnick wrote:I am in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. About a mile from the Ontario, Canada Border.

Welcome to the zoo. I used to live just on the other side of that bridge.
My back yard was facing the Canadian customs. Was fun watching the customs guys tear apart some poor guys car cause he mouthed off. Been to your side many times, some good bars and stuff over there.
Dave

Welcome to our little group Michael. Make yourself at home here, plenty of great guys with some great slicks

You said that the only thing still attached is the steering box. Take it off and get a power steering box from any F-150 up to '79. It's the perfect time to do it, and you know you want PS.

Heavyhauler wrote:Three names = Rock musician or Serial Killer
Worse, Mike is a lawyer

It kills me he never posts pix.
He has a restored 69 Maurader with an FE in it.
I may just have to drive up to the Soo someday to see it.

Is that a Mercury Marauder car?
My very first car was a "69 Marauder with a 429 4V.

Welcome MBW.
And there's only one requirement here.
PICTURES.

It was purple with a white top and fell off the top of a full sized car carrier. 4 years later it is gold with a blck top. X code is a 390. You probably had an X-100. I NEVER thought I would enjoy a big Merc this much. Big Mercs are Cool

Yes mine was a X100. My dad bought it new and I got it when I graduated high school 1980.
I kept it about 5yrs then traded it in for a Mustang. I'm sure I would have kept it longer if I hadn't a grown up in the car.
Still had the original piant on it too. It was a real light green with a flat dark, almost black, green rear deck and trunk lid.
I'll dig my pictures out and post them for ya.

Check this out, a diecast replica of the old Merc. Too bad it only comes in red.
http://www.diecastcars.tv/product_info. ... ts_id=2287


Well I found my pictures of my Old Merc. These were taken in '81 BD (before digital). Note the 8 track, yes it still worked.
And that 429 4V, still my engine of choice.