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Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: May 31, 2013, 3:12 pm
by CM Sackett
There has been a "slick" in my family since July, 1966. I bought the original from Dad almost 30 years ago... did a frame-off on her 22 years ago... gave the truck to my eldest 2 years ago. I've owned and built 9 others, including 2 Unibodies w/BBG.
I picked this little jewel up in December, for my daily driver (I do turnarounds at refineries and chem plants... 91hrs a week, 5-8 months straight at a time. Just don't have the time to go through one completely anymore). I've done a bit to her, as the pics will show, on down.
But here is my latest, RUBY.
-CM Sackett-
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Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: May 31, 2013, 3:14 pm
by CM Sackett
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Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: May 31, 2013, 3:16 pm
by CM Sackett
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Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: May 31, 2013, 3:23 pm
by sgettin
welcome from iowa and very nice truck, like the color. underdash ac looks interesting.
Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: May 31, 2013, 3:25 pm
by CM Sackett
Like mentioned, I have done a good bit to her since these photos, including the GV O/D, MSD module, Edelbrock 750, old-school spray vinyl top, new WL tires, etc.
I also have a complete new interior to install soon (seats and console from '65 Tbird... new 'factory' door panels with brand new chrome... 3M Dinock "Bubinga" for the lower dash/edge of door panels, center valley of body side chrome... hence the "SQUIRE" badging).
Here is a recent photo, coming home from a project in KS...
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Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: May 31, 2013, 3:27 pm
by CM Sackett
Afternoon sgettin, and thanks. My next project is supposed to be in Ft. Dodge (JULY) for about 4-5 weeks.
Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: May 31, 2013, 3:38 pm
by BiffWilley
WOW Really nice truck man! Welcome!
Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: May 31, 2013, 4:00 pm
by sgettin
CM Sackett wrote:Afternoon sgettin, and thanks. My next project is supposed to be in Ft. Dodge (JULY) for about 4-5 weeks.
afternon CM Sacket and welcome to iowa also, land of corn, cows, hogs and more corn. not to exciting around here but not bad all in all. sounds like you're busy round the clock but hope you enjoy your stay come june.
Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: May 31, 2013, 5:32 pm
by CM Sackett
Here are a few of Ol' Yeller... (the first, original Slick in my family)
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Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: May 31, 2013, 5:55 pm
by Leeroy
Looks great! Someone has gone to some effort to hide that radio antenna!
I like the tonneau cover, I see the press studs aren't attached to the top of the bed, does it have a frame or something?
Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: May 31, 2013, 7:45 pm
by CM Sackett
Evenin' Leeroy,
Yessir, the antenna was frenched, and the gas neck was shaved (30gal tank in bed, up against cab).
The tonneau is mounted on a dura-clamp boxed aluminum frame.
She also has power door locks and a full alarm system.
Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: May 31, 2013, 8:02 pm
by Uncle Skip
CM.
Son, where are you from?
Refineries are (or were) my business. I still do some consulting but mostly I'm retired.
Welcome from Baja Houston.
Nice rides for sure.
Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: May 31, 2013, 8:04 pm
by CM Sackett
Hello Skip,
From OK, living in S. Arkansas. As you know, the work is all over the world. Good, honest, hard work... what was/is your craft?
Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: May 31, 2013, 10:22 pm
by kstones63

from Phoenix. You have a great looking truck.
Kevin
Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: May 31, 2013, 10:34 pm
by slick4x4

f r o m
K A N S A S
Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: May 31, 2013, 11:03 pm
by foodstick
CM Sackett,
I wish you could get some shine out of that red paint ! Now where are my eye drops. I think I burnt my retinas !
I like it.
Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: June 1, 2013, 1:05 am
by ezernut9mm
thanks for sharing. nice, nice truck(s). welcome from kansas city, mo.
Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: June 1, 2013, 6:53 am
by CM Sackett

glad to be here, fellas.
I joined several years back (moniker based on that first truck -above- "Ol' Yeller"). Life got severely in the way for a while... but she climbed on her broom and headed out.
I do have a couple more, still at the old home place...
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...including this little "Sleeper":
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Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: June 1, 2013, 6:55 am
by CM Sackett
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Re: Just An Introduction... And A Few Pics Of RUBY
Posted: June 1, 2013, 8:52 am
by Hunter's 64

Welcome from Florida, WOW don't know what to say ,a sweet buch of Slicks
Danny