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by Fanatic
July 10, 2020, 7:52 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Tilt column for straight axel trucks just got a lot easier..
Replies: 3
Views: 2130

Re: Tilt column for straight axel trucks just got a lot easi

While that may solve the issue of cutting / welding, I "think" the issue will still be the mounting location of the straight axle box. That stub will be at floorboard level and would call for a VERY short column.
by Fanatic
June 29, 2019, 4:06 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: She's gone.
Replies: 15
Views: 4332

Re: She's gone.

Sorry to hear this Doc. I remember the previous pup. There is nothing that will end the loneliness, but I do know that YOU gave two dogs a REAL life. That you can be proud of !
by Fanatic
August 6, 2018, 5:33 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 61-64 w/ (OG ford) brake booster mount direct to fire wall?
Replies: 7
Views: 1721

Re: 61-64 w/ (OG ford) brake booster mount direct to fire w

I used a 2000 ish Ranger booster . Had to redrill one hole to a different spot. Late 60s Fairlane MC. Played around with booster to pedal linkage and it works great. Power drums !
by Fanatic
February 3, 2018, 1:57 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Unibody LED Taillights
Replies: 4
Views: 1167

Re: Unibody LED Taillights

Charlie , I used a set of these--56 leds. modded the mounting lip . Plenty bright thru the red lense.https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinf ... ector/562/
by Fanatic
October 1, 2017, 6:28 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Photo Bucket
Replies: 9
Views: 2428

Re: Photo Bucket

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by Fanatic
March 13, 2017, 5:50 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: New brake lines to dual MC
Replies: 13
Views: 1063

Re: New brake lines to dual MC

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by Fanatic
March 13, 2017, 5:38 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Dakota's last 3 trucks
Replies: 3
Views: 673

Re: Dakota's last 3 trucks

Oh Man Tom, I've been out of the loop. :( Sorry about Dakota.....I LOVED that puppy !
by Fanatic
February 15, 2017, 4:23 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: 351w starter and headers preoblem and T5 speedo gear
Replies: 9
Views: 2293

Re: 351w starter and headers preoblem and T5 speedo gear

I think it is green but not sure of that
by Fanatic
February 13, 2017, 7:48 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Diet plan
Replies: 13
Views: 3759

Re: Diet plan

should have used a magnet Gary !
by Fanatic
February 11, 2017, 3:20 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: 351w starter and headers preoblem and T5 speedo gear
Replies: 9
Views: 2293

Re: 351w starter and headers preoblem and T5 speedo gear

Rich, Get a white speedo gear, Ford carries them. I'm running the same gear and " normal" tires and it is as near to spot on as it gets !
by Fanatic
August 26, 2016, 8:26 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: '66 good humor icecream truck
Replies: 3
Views: 904

Re: '66 good humor icecream truck

I saw that truck driving around just 2 weeks ago.(on , like a Tuesday) I tried to catch up to him but its pretty tough when using a semi as a chase car thru town.
He must just use it whenever he feels the need. Pretty cool tho !
Tim
by Fanatic
November 8, 2015, 4:34 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Dennis Carpenter, LMC, Flashback F100?
Replies: 12
Views: 2232

Re: Dennis Carpenter, LMC, Flashback F100?

OK, here's what I can input. Tom at Flashback is extremely knowledgeable on these trucks and even moreso on *who* sells the best parts. Besides his inventory of used parts, he distributes BRAND NEW parts from all of the major vendors, depending on who provides the best of each part. My brother and I...
by Fanatic
October 4, 2015, 11:14 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: wheel adapters
Replies: 31
Views: 7878

Re: wheel adapters

So, What is the bolt circle on the wheels ? Smaller than 4.5 seems odd.
by Fanatic
October 3, 2015, 10:56 am
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Bonhams Auction
Replies: 8
Views: 1627

Re: Bonhams Auction

Hey Bill, can you win me the 2 Mercury converts? I will gladly pay you Tuesday.............
by Fanatic
August 29, 2015, 3:20 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Slick in a movie!
Replies: 13
Views: 1060

Re: Slick in a movie!

Or Carrie Underwood's new video.....


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by Fanatic
April 28, 2015, 8:05 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Front leaf spring question
Replies: 7
Views: 401

Re: Front leaf spring question

That would be correct Gary ---or an inch or so higher. I know someone on here is running monos up front !
by Fanatic
April 26, 2015, 8:55 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Front leaf spring question
Replies: 7
Views: 401

Re: Front leaf spring question

Gary, thats just it.......what is stock? I have worn out springs now and would like to have it set close to where it is. My present springs are starting to arch the wrong way! So, I know that I'll need some reversed eyes plus some to keep it down. I'm really thinkin' reversed eye mono to do what I n...
by Fanatic
April 26, 2015, 6:00 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Front leaf spring question
Replies: 7
Views: 401

Front leaf spring question

I am looking for a bumper to ground measurement. 1963 Uni. My front springs are shot and I need to replace them. Stock, multi-leaf, reverse eyes, Mono, what are you guys running? I like my lowered stance, so I'm trying to find out what to get. Monos seem the best choice since I already get an inch o...
by Fanatic
January 22, 2015, 9:52 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Speedo is way off
Replies: 16
Views: 1013

Re: Speedo is way off

Just for info purposes............. Ford dealers carry a 14 tooth gear.
by Fanatic
December 29, 2014, 10:42 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: motor mounts and steering shafts
Replies: 16
Views: 1878

Re: motor mounts and steering shafts

a Fram PH16 filter is shorter ,but may not be short enough. Remote would be better.