well I got the front clip off ole red yesterday, and I think I have found out the reason none of my body lines line up worth a crap.. the guy that did my restoration last time did not even bolt the radiator support to the frame.. it was just sitting atop the frame. and another reason is my body cab ...

IM gonna work all day long on ole red tomarrow... so wish me luck... lol im gonna need it...

joey

nah just having a little fun lol... dont dispatch anymore... I work for tri state in fort smith ark now.. wholesale custom truck acc. and stuff... best job i ever had, i got married about 2 years ago and i drive a toyota now lol but i still have ole red and i always will...

joey

thought id show my progress

here is my before pic
http://fordtruk.com/forums/album_showpa ... ic_id=4231

here is my after
http://fordtruk.com/forums/album_showpa ... pic_id=280



lol joey

[/code][/url]

quck fix! take the hinge springs off.. that hood will sit right down then! waalaaa try it..

joey

there is not a body shop out there that would put the time and care and effort into your truck that you would if you could. there for this is going to be a learning experience for me and I need to prove to myself I can do it. Plus When I do finally get it done I can look at it and say "i done t...

well, i have mixed feelings about body shops.. you cant trust any of them sorry $^#&@* ! anyway they are all out for money thats it.. I paid nearly 5 grand for a paint job on my ford because I wanted it right! I wanted to take it to shows and enjoy it.. 3 months after it was done the paint start...

so how is it lowered?? thats sweet azz!!!

just let me know my email is joeno3@yahoo

thanks!

joey

i NEED A NEW HOOD AND HERES THE HARD PART IM GONNA NEED A NEW PASSENGER COWL TOO.. THE PIECE BELOW THE WINDSHIELD WHERE THE ANTENNA MOUNTS.. ANYONE GOT A JUNK CAB THEY WOULD BE WILLING TO CUT UP FOR ME?


JOEY

well its been a while... who all is new round here identify yourself!!

joey

if your hood is fitting bad like you say.. the hinged are worn out. take the springs off and you can get a little more use out of them.. they will sit down right if you take the springs off. you will have to invest in a prop rod but thats cheaper than buying new hinges.. the springs actually pull th...

my 65 did that when i first got it.. I was so happy my first drive pulled out into traffic and couldnt get it out of 1st.. i was so embarressed lol I would have to get out and give the linkage a yank and all was well.. after a while I figured out the secret ship pattern that my truck required.. then...

well lets see here.. dec. 30 last year i got married to the best women ever and we bought a house.. I got the best job ever.. I work for tri state in fort smith.. i sell custom truck parts all day everyday.. We are a wholesale warehouse... its great.. I am currently tearing the 65 limb to limb.. she...

HEY I JUST READ LANCE SOLD HIS 64... WHAT THE MOTHER FREAKER IS UP WITH THAT?

AND WHERE IS BORK???

ALL THE OLD SCHOOL GUYS CHECK IN WITH ME LET ME KNOW YOUR STILL HERE...

JOEY

well guys ole red is not so red anymore. she is taking on a new look.. stay tuned...

joey

I joined back on the excite groups site back in 97 i think it was when lance (foodstick) invited me. then we went to msn and here we are now

joey

marrige is great and yes i still have my 65 along with my 71 lincohn and a new project a 49 chevy lol i married a girl that likes trucks as much as I do.. she wants to help me restore the old chevy.. I am so lucky to have found her. and no she drives and new honda lol

joey