New Member...HELLO!
New Member...HELLO!
I am new here and wanted to introduce myself (I'm sorry if this is not the correct place or method).
I am the proud new owner of a '66 F100 (Base Cab Longbed) with a 240 I6 mated to a T18 4spd.
Sadly, it has suffered a very poor paint job (the Caribbean Turquoise was rattled canned semi-gloss black), the body work has been neglected/ignored, not to mention the interior and engine bay have essentially been stripped of most of the trim and small parts.
Good news is, the cab is completely sound without any rust (the bed and bottom of each door is a diff. story). I offered the PO 30% of his asking price and he accepted.
I hope to replace body panels as I can afford to do so, retain the original motor (refurb/rebuild) and restore the interior so it's nice enough to take my lady for rides and not have her smell of gasoline once she gets out. Disc brake upgrade and suspension tweaking is on the radar as well.
I have LOTS of plans and will look to the expert owners in this community for advice, tips and guidance as this is not just my first Slick, it's also my first project truck.
I am excited to be on the road to bringing this truck back to some degree of glory and will share the journey as I progress.
Thanks for accepting my request to join and let the fun begin!
I am the proud new owner of a '66 F100 (Base Cab Longbed) with a 240 I6 mated to a T18 4spd.
Sadly, it has suffered a very poor paint job (the Caribbean Turquoise was rattled canned semi-gloss black), the body work has been neglected/ignored, not to mention the interior and engine bay have essentially been stripped of most of the trim and small parts.
Good news is, the cab is completely sound without any rust (the bed and bottom of each door is a diff. story). I offered the PO 30% of his asking price and he accepted.
I hope to replace body panels as I can afford to do so, retain the original motor (refurb/rebuild) and restore the interior so it's nice enough to take my lady for rides and not have her smell of gasoline once she gets out. Disc brake upgrade and suspension tweaking is on the radar as well.
I have LOTS of plans and will look to the expert owners in this community for advice, tips and guidance as this is not just my first Slick, it's also my first project truck.
I am excited to be on the road to bringing this truck back to some degree of glory and will share the journey as I progress.
Thanks for accepting my request to join and let the fun begin!
Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.
-Henry Ford
-Henry Ford
Re: New Member...HELLO!
Sounds like a great truck to start with, I hope you can keep the enthusiasm up and get a lot done soon.. Nothing beats starting with a solid cab !
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Welcome!
This is the best automotive forum you'll probably ever find. Full of good-hearted people and sound advice. If you're anywhere near Portland, OR feel free to hit me up if you ever need a hand. My advice is right at least 25% of the time...
This is the best automotive forum you'll probably ever find. Full of good-hearted people and sound advice. If you're anywhere near Portland, OR feel free to hit me up if you ever need a hand. My advice is right at least 25% of the time...
Working on a '66 F100 with a '71 240 and the original three-on-the-tree...
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- Posts: 612
- Joined: July 28, 2006, 8:31 pm
- Location: Monroe NJ
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Welcome from NJ. Tom
1966 F250 Camper Special parts truck
1966 F 100 w/391 ft
1965 F 100 project
1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible
1953 ford Customline 2 door
1952 8N
1967 triumph Bonneville
I'm still not a good welder but I've become a good grinder
1966 F 100 w/391 ft
1965 F 100 project
1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible
1953 ford Customline 2 door
1952 8N
1967 triumph Bonneville
I'm still not a good welder but I've become a good grinder
- unibody madness
- Posts: 2140
- Joined: December 4, 2008, 4:33 pm
- Location: Paradise,CALIFORNIA 95969
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Welcome from California
Looks like you have a good start.
Lots of help around here. Starting a build thread so you can post progress will really help you along the way. It forces you to take a lot of pics, and documents all the work youve done.
John
Looks like you have a good start.
Lots of help around here. Starting a build thread so you can post progress will really help you along the way. It forces you to take a lot of pics, and documents all the work youve done.
John
Turk build thread at:
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=18944
It does not matter what you think, it only matters what you do about it!
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=18944
It does not matter what you think, it only matters what you do about it!
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Sounds like a great project.
You have found the right place on the internet. That's for sure.
Do you have some pictures?
Nic
You have found the right place on the internet. That's for sure.
Do you have some pictures?
Nic
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Welcome!
"One Test Result is Worth One Thousand Expert Opinions" - Werner von Braun
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Thanks for the welcome(s), everyone; clearly this is the place.
I have posted some pictures in my Gallery Album (I don't have online photo storage) and will start a build thread once I get more traction and photos.
I have posted some pictures in my Gallery Album (I don't have online photo storage) and will start a build thread once I get more traction and photos.
Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.
-Henry Ford
-Henry Ford
Re: New Member...HELLO!
Welcome from SE Iowa!
Get a free photobucket account to transfer pics on here from.
Check out the chat on Sunday evenings (usually starts around 8:30 Central Time) for even more "sharing of knowledge".
SPark
Get a free photobucket account to transfer pics on here from.
Check out the chat on Sunday evenings (usually starts around 8:30 Central Time) for even more "sharing of knowledge".
SPark
1932 Ford 5 window coupe. 302/C4
1962 8V-390/C6 Unibody Short Bed Soon to be Big Window - The Lincoln that never was
2013 F150 Super Crew Eco Boost 4x4
2015 Ford Edge for the little lady, because she said so!
2007 Mustang GT, 4.6-3V/5 Speed. Only 8680 miles on the clock.
More toys, I need more toys!!!
1962 8V-390/C6 Unibody Short Bed Soon to be Big Window - The Lincoln that never was
2013 F150 Super Crew Eco Boost 4x4
2015 Ford Edge for the little lady, because she said so!
2007 Mustang GT, 4.6-3V/5 Speed. Only 8680 miles on the clock.
More toys, I need more toys!!!
- Alan Mclennan
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- Joined: October 14, 2006, 6:16 pm
- Location: In the shed... Cranebrook NSW
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G`day and welcome to the show mtb2liv!, you`ll never regret joining this forum, it can`t be beat for knowledge, help and friendship!,
make sure you get a photobucket account and check the size of your pic`s for easy down loading!.............Alan,
make sure you get a photobucket account and check the size of your pic`s for easy down loading!.............Alan,
Honey, If I say I`ll fix something I will, there`s no need to remind me every 6 months!!
66 f100 tabletop swb 351 Clevo C6 "Beryl"
Slick Stock 3 KCMO
Slick Stock 4 Altoona
Slick Stock 5 KCMO
Slick Stock 6 Altoona
Slick Stock 7 Salina KS
Slick Stock 8..............................
66 f100 tabletop swb 351 Clevo C6 "Beryl"
Slick Stock 3 KCMO
Slick Stock 4 Altoona
Slick Stock 5 KCMO
Slick Stock 6 Altoona
Slick Stock 7 Salina KS
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Photobucket...I'll get on it - thanks!
Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.
-Henry Ford
-Henry Ford
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Welcome From Topeka Kansas. Solid Looking Start, Good Luck With The Project....
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Got the truck home after purchase and went for a ride.
Engine runs but poorly; getting on that first.
Interior in ok shape but will also need some attention.
Bed is pretty banged up and floor has rust perforation; needs to be replaced.
....and it begins.
First up, replace cracked exhaust manifold.
I'll start a build/progress thread and post pics and notes as I go; I look forward to feedback and tips.
Engine runs but poorly; getting on that first.
Interior in ok shape but will also need some attention.
Bed is pretty banged up and floor has rust perforation; needs to be replaced.
....and it begins.
First up, replace cracked exhaust manifold.
I'll start a build/progress thread and post pics and notes as I go; I look forward to feedback and tips.
Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.
-Henry Ford
-Henry Ford
Re: New Member...HELLO!
What part of Oregon are you in?
Simon
65 f 100
56 willys m38a1 SOLD ( Have had since high school )
65 f 100
56 willys m38a1 SOLD ( Have had since high school )