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by RedStarr1000
December 9, 2013, 11:33 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Correct color of "F O R D" letters on 65' tailgate
Replies: 10
Views: 1792

Correct color of "F O R D" letters on 65' tailgate

It's been a long time since I have posted anything on this board guys. I have a question about the correct color for the tailgate letters (F O R D) for my 1965 Standard Cab. I want to paint the truck with a tu-tone Navajo Beige/Wimbledon White but I don't know what color the tailgate letters are? Is...
by RedStarr1000
April 3, 2009, 7:09 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Aged Tire Warning
Replies: 13
Views: 1322

Sorry, I wrote ICEMAN, but I meant Tom Williams... my bad.
by RedStarr1000
April 3, 2009, 7:05 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Aged Tire Warning
Replies: 13
Views: 1322

I agree with ICEMAN. This tis totally over hyped! I am a longshore mechanic at the port of Long Beach/Los Angeles who repairs sea going container trailers the we call "chassies". Like what ICEMAN said about to footage of the tire thread on the highway and from recap truck/trailer tires. It...
by RedStarr1000
October 13, 2008, 11:25 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Old versus new steel wheel question
Replies: 13
Views: 1184

I went to Bob's F100 today in Riverside, CA and went through his stacks of wheels to find the OEM Ford 15" steel wheel with the "innie" tabs for my 65'. I saw several 66' and up ford stock steel wheels with the "outie" tab for the correct style hub caps for 66' F100s. Origin...
by RedStarr1000
October 8, 2008, 7:20 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: factory wheels with bottlecap hubcaps
Replies: 9
Views: 1388

Are those stock rims still for sale rider? I'm in Whittier, So.Cali and I'll buy them if you still have them. Email me or PM me. Thanks Ryan. redstarr1000@msn.com
by RedStarr1000
July 23, 2008, 7:35 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: What is the correct OEM tire size for a 65' F100?
Replies: 14
Views: 4023

What is the correct OEM tire size for a 65' F100?

I am currently restoring my 65' to original stock condition. Right now I'm have a set of 15x5.5 steel stock wheels powder coated. I have a brand new set of repop stainless steel dog dish hub caps. The only thing Im missing is the tires. I'm planning on installing original style tubeless bias type ti...
by RedStarr1000
May 18, 2008, 9:41 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Excellent Reproduction 61-65' "Dog Dish/Innie" Hub
Replies: 0
Views: 524

Excellent Reproduction 61-65' "Dog Dish/Innie" Hub

I taught it would be a good idea to pass on this info for anybody like me who has been searching EBAY/swap meets for NOS quality 61-65' "dog dish/innie" hubcaps for their slick. Vintique Inc. of Orange,CA is now reproducing these hubcaps. (Vintique part# C1TZ-1130-SS, Original Ford part# C...
by RedStarr1000
May 16, 2008, 6:54 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Ohhh boy. Hood hinge bolts
Replies: 38
Views: 3290

The same thing happened to my 65' F100. I had to remove the fresh air vent covers inside the cab and reach in there with a stubby 5/8" open-end wrench to hold the panel nuts from the back side. I had a buddy of mine machine some 3/8" flange nuts with some extra material stick out from the ...
by RedStarr1000
September 3, 2007, 10:54 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Need help with clutch/brake pedal assembly for 65' F100
Replies: 8
Views: 1615

I ended up finding a 65' F250 at a junk yard in near my home an practiced removing the brake/clutch pedal assembly before doing it on my own truck. I found it easier to just remove the whole steering column and then remove the pedal assembly. Then I disassembled it on the work bench. I just finished...
by RedStarr1000
August 20, 2007, 7:21 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Removing brake/clutch pedal assembly on a 65' F100....
Replies: 2
Views: 1215

Removing brake/clutch pedal assembly on a 65' F100....

Earlier this week I left a post asking how to remove the large clutch pedal return spring. I was told it is easier to remove the whole clutch/brake pedal assembly with all the brackets. So I started last night by unbolting the assembly but I couldn't figure out how to swing it out from under the das...
by RedStarr1000
August 14, 2007, 11:20 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Need help with clutch/brake pedal assembly for 65' F100
Replies: 8
Views: 1615

Need help with clutch/brake pedal assembly for 65' F100

I'm trying to replaced the worn out clutch/brake pedal shaft bushings. But I can't figure out how to remove the large clutch pedal spring. I need to save it along with insulator bushing that is at the end of it. (Nobody make those parts anymore). Any tips or ideas guys?
by RedStarr1000
May 25, 2007, 6:57 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Original Split Rims for 65' F100
Replies: 5
Views: 1068

Original Split Rims for 65' F100

I just recently purchase from a junk yard by my home a set of 5 split rims (size 15 x 7) off a 62' F100. I want to put them on mine 65' after I sand blast and power coat them but I don't know how to disassemble them. Also my second question is the tires for these rims are tube type 6-ply. Where do I...
by RedStarr1000
April 15, 2007, 8:38 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Aftermarket Brake Lines...Classic Tube or Inline Tube???
Replies: 4
Views: 782

Aftermarket Brake Lines...Classic Tube or Inline Tube???

I want to buy stainless steel brake lines for my 65' F100 long bed but I don't know who makes better ones...Classic Tube or Inline Tube??? Any thoughts guys?