Does this truck look familiar??

64Ranger · Post by **64Ranger** » October 27, 2010, 8:41 am

I was wondering if this truck looked familiar with any of the Slick Stock guys?

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Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » October 27, 2010, 8:42 am

Yep Fred's truck. He was gonna sell it and head to Asia somewhere..
Did he sell it to you Doug?

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » October 27, 2010, 9:12 am

Does look like the "famous" Fred-mobile. That's a nice little truck. I really want to copy his T-5 install behind my 223 in Little Red. Hope he's still around to offer advice.

semotrucker · Post by **semotrucker** » October 27, 2010, 4:41 pm

I recognize it...bet it isnt parked there too long.

Cam

Post by **foodstick** » October 27, 2010, 5:34 pm

Wow, selling it and moving to Asia? there is a story to be told there....

A military friend of mine once said a lot of retired old school soldiers would retire to places they had been stationed..open up a bar...

A friend of mine has a daughter in Japan he visits...

I guess it happens..just seems incredible when you think about it.

Awesome truck , that thing would be almost too easy to make perfect. I also love the motor tranny combo on it...

64Ranger · Post by **64Ranger** » October 27, 2010, 5:44 pm

Yes Johnny, you are right...that is parked in front of my house. Fred is preparing to move to maybe the Philippines but not sure exactly when.

I went this last weekend and picked it up. Very nice little truck. 223 I6 with a T-5 behind it. I was doing 70 on the highway and she was barely turning 2K in 5th gear. It was originally Rangoon Red when it was born. I have always wanted a Uni SWB and now I do.

I hope Fred is not too sore...I took the shell off and I love the look.

Thanks guys...

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » October 27, 2010, 5:46 pm

Believe he met a lady from the Philippines and he was planning a trip sometime soon after Slick Stock. He was considering moving over there if he liked it. Or, maybe Doug is storing it for him while he's gone. He could help us out a little with some details.

jkimbrel65 · Post by **jkimbrel65** » October 27, 2010, 7:44 pm

Congrats on the new truck buddy!!

slick4x4 · Post by **slick4x4** » October 27, 2010, 8:05 pm

welcome to the 223 club , Doug.....
''Once you go six , its always a quick fix.''

Post by **Greg D** » October 27, 2010, 8:06 pm

Good deal on getting Fred's Uni. Hope he finds a happy life there - I am going to miss him though.

61 Merc · Post by **61 Merc** » October 27, 2010, 8:08 pm

Congrats on picking up his uni, so that means he is liquidating everything and moving overseas? Does this mean the Ranger is up for sale?

Dean

slick4x4 · Post by **slick4x4** » October 27, 2010, 8:19 pm

Greg D wrote:Good deal on getting Fred's Uni. Hope he finds a happy life there - I am going to miss him though.

X2......
Fred was one of the first people i got aquainted with when i went to Kansas city at SS 3 ..... he is a Very nice guy

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » October 27, 2010, 8:43 pm

well dang, no goodbyes? fred is one of the good ones too.

fmartin_gila · Post by **fmartin_gila** » October 28, 2010, 8:26 am

To All,

Still hanging here for a while yet. Lots of things still up in the air yet as far as my situation goes. Just wanted to position myself to do what may or may not come to be, and wanted to be sure my pickup stayed in the "Family" so to speak. I will continue to check in here. Thanks for all the kind words.

Fred

Hoofbeat Racer · Post by **Hoofbeat Racer** » October 28, 2010, 2:33 pm

way to go Doug. That truck will be a welcome addition to your fleet.

Fred, all the best to you in your adventures overseas. You will always have a family here

Post by **foodstick** » October 28, 2010, 3:14 pm

When my buddy was stationed in the area you are tealking of..he said street vendors had open carts with (MONKEY MEAT) hanging on them..don't recall if it was precooked, or raw..He said he really didn't believe it was monkey..and he didn't want to know , hahahahhahah

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » June 5, 2011, 11:17 am

really dont know how i missed this.

was just thinking of Fred the other day and thought i would look and see the last time he posted.

really hope everything is working out well for Fred and glad someone got the truck who will take good care of it.