Thanks Paul. I hate to say that the important items are not with the truck. It is a G81 code with a black padded dash. It has holes across the back pinch weld where a gas tank cover could have been. It has very age appropriate Ranger badges. It has holes on original painted floor pans that could hav...

Is there a pic anywhere of what the seat reinforcement looks like? So G81 is still a sign that it could have had a Ranger package? Any other identifiers?

Trim code is G81. I've seen online where that could be a Ranger identification though. All very confusing on these trucks for me.

I'm hoping some of you that know could help identify a truck. It looks the part of a 65 Ranger, but I honestly have not been able to find enough information out there to feel comfortable with my conclusions. Can anyone share with me how to identify the Ranger identification only? Not so much looking...

I was trying to see if the value of a nice stock or "restored" truck had a higher or equal value than a customized one. Sometimes I come across vehicles that are still together after all these years with their original parts and are so complete that I would prefer to find them a good home ...

You guys always give an honest opinion, so I wanted to ask what you feel a Ford bodied crew cab is worth in your eyes. 1966 F250 with decent paint, clean interior, 6 cylinder, 2WD, little to no rust and drives excellent with all the electrical working as it should. In short, a driver that would real...

Alan 66 wrote:Is this the show on June 21-23 ? I am going to be there.

No. That is The Great Smoky Mountain f100 run. Nice show. Only about 100-120 trucks normally though. Nationals usually has 700-750. The GSM show is more enjoyable in my opinion.

Wow! This is one nice truck. Do you know what type of paint and the color that was used? Yes, all PPG products. The color is a Harley Davidson by the name of Aztec Orange. What size tires are those? If I remember correctly they are 225/50/17 front and 275/50/17 rear. Need to check if you plan to us...

Wow Great job. Hope mine turns out just close to that. You don't know were I can get a good hood do you ? I have a few but I'm a good mile or two away from you! Let me know if I can help though. Very nice! I'd like to know the origin/ manufacturer of the seat; looks like a good fit, and the details...

Thought you guys might enjoy seeing this 66 we just finished up for a friend/customer. Still need to get the break in miles on it, but it will only look fresh once as the customer intends to drive it and enjoy the update. http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o416/autobahn45/Bell%2066%20F100/Ericared53...

Keep up the good work! The stance and wheel and tire package look great on this thing!!

bmcgc wrote:There was one nice 66 Slick, short bed, the owner bought the truck "as is" out of TN. He is not on here.

Got a pic or any info on it?

Anyone going this year?

Lee's 64 wrote:Hey UNIFAN! I'm still waitin on some "Ranger" info. OOPS I guess I can get rid of that "Ranger" info on my sig. HA!

Will have to start another post for that one!

Run some helper bags or air shocks at the least and it would be fine for that kinda load/towing. Regardless as mentioned above the rear end housing will also become accessible to banging the floor with much of any notch.

Keeping the same springs you should still have similar load capacity but you will have no room between the axle and frame even notched for a big load or heavy tongue weight of a trailer. Don't do it if you want to keep using it as a truck.

i am in agreement. my question was really, would an axle flip along with djm lowering shackles and hangers be too low for a mini notch. Yes it would be too low for a small (2.5-3") notch. A flip with the stock hardware and a small notch is the best route IMO. If you're concerned with the reare...

napass2004 wrote:wow looks nice how did you fill the cracks? the stitching on the edge of the dash looks very nice

Glue and sandable foam.

Chris, Kaze does the upholstery at our shop so it was done in house. Be happy to do anything for you if you like.

Can't wait to see the inside done. The wait is over! lol Here are the pics I thought I had loaded previously of the interior and the dash recover... Before http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o416/autobahn45/66%20crew%20and%2068%20bump/dash1.jpg During http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o416/autobah...

Sweet project, look forward to the build!