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by craighill74
May 30, 2012, 11:18 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: Sad News
Replies: 9
Views: 1252

Re: Sad News

we have all the pictures and have filed the appropriate paperwork. The problem is that this guy is now already going to jail and his business has already gone into bankrupt proceedings. So our claim is also in line with all of his other creditors. So our chances of getting either the chrome or the m...
by craighill74
May 28, 2012, 2:23 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: Sad News
Replies: 9
Views: 1252

Sad News

I posed quite a bit ago concerning my restoration project of a family heirlum a 1966 ford f100. This truck was first purchansed by my grandfather in 1966 as a special order from the factory. It has 158k miles on the chassy. The truck is in great shape it just needed a little bit of TLC on the little...
by craighill74
September 18, 2011, 3:17 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Transmission Help
Replies: 3
Views: 226

Transmission Help

I have decided to swap out the transmission that I have in my 1966 f100. It has a 300 i6 with the Heavy Duty 4 Speed (NP). This truck has been in the family since it was purchased. The only complaint that I or any of the family have about it is that it is very low geared. So after discussing my plan...
by craighill74
October 19, 2010, 6:25 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Anybody got a good source?
Replies: 3
Views: 229

Anybody got a good source?

Anybody got a good source for tracking down that elusive door panel trim that for the custom cabs. I have a 66 custom cab and all I am missing is the bottom corners and the lower rails on both sides. Any help would be appreciated
by craighill74
October 12, 2010, 11:49 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Bed protection ?
Replies: 10
Views: 391

Bed protection ?

Just a poll to see what your opinions are on this subject. Needing some protection for the bed very badly.
by craighill74
August 27, 2010, 5:05 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Transmission Help
Replies: 6
Views: 340

Transmission Help

I need some help identifying the transmission in my 66 ford f100. I have the 300 Straight 6 and a 4 speed on the floor.

I hope those of you that are at slick stock are having a great time.
by craighill74
August 27, 2010, 1:07 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Pretty quiet around here
Replies: 33
Views: 870

SlickStock does sound like a great time and I wish that I had found this site earlier and was able to get the time off. I will definitely make time for the next one :D
by craighill74
August 19, 2010, 10:39 am
Forum: Hints and Tricks
Topic: 65 & 66 common questions and modifications
Replies: 19
Views: 29318

Damm I am now truly jealous. I can barley get mine to do over 60 with out complaining LOL
by craighill74
August 19, 2010, 10:36 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Greetings
Replies: 11
Views: 553

Don,

I just found your project link. That is one dam fine old girl you have there. I enjoyed very much all the pics that you have posted and the constant updates. I also drive down to Grover Beach once a month. We should meet up some time.
by craighill74
August 18, 2010, 5:52 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Paint scheme for money pit. Need some input
Replies: 21
Views: 576

I would have to agree with the others. I like the Aqua and maybe a lighter grey.

I better be careful ... my slick may get mad at me and decide to throw a rod or something for not going with the red. th_aikido.gif
by craighill74
August 18, 2010, 5:45 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: Great way to start a restoration project
Replies: 16
Views: 1307

Bluebolt,

Here is a picture of the rear end. I just noticed that I have a pretty good leak back there ... just another thing I have to fix LOL

http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/zz21 ... 1282171500

well crap ... I couldn't get the image to come up ... looks like I have some more learning to do as well ;)
by craighill74
August 18, 2010, 5:37 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Greetings
Replies: 11
Views: 553

Updated pictures on the photobucket
by craighill74
August 17, 2010, 5:33 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Greetings
Replies: 11
Views: 553

Greetings

Hello all and thank you for the wonderful welcome that I have received so far. I have posted in the restoration thread but was advised that I should introduce myself to you all. I recently inherited a very old friend a 1966 f100. This truck was bought on a special order by my grandfather. Unfortunat...
by craighill74
August 17, 2010, 12:24 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: Great way to start a restoration project
Replies: 16
Views: 1307

WOW Thanks for the wonderful greetings all. @ Rusty 63 Thanks for the great input. There are more pics coming I just have been so wrapped up in work that I just have not got it done as of yet. The aux tank that I am referring to is one that was installed by my father when he and I used to go deer hu...
by craighill74
August 16, 2010, 6:13 pm
Forum: Western Region
Topic: WEST COAST GET TOGETHER
Replies: 60
Views: 8761

I am also game I am down in Modesto CA. Mine is up and running (for now) :shock:
by craighill74
August 16, 2010, 5:57 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: Great way to start a restoration project
Replies: 16
Views: 1307

Great way to start a restoration project

I recently inherited a very old friend a 1966 f100. This truck was bought on a special order by my grandfather. Unfortunately he passed away in 1970 and my father then bought the truck from my grandmother, then a month ago I got it from my father. It is almost a completely bone stock (other than the...