I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!! (Or so I thought....)
I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!! (Or so I thought....)
This is just too cool,I'm not believing it happened......been three hours now.It all started back in May,one evening Valla and I were watching a little of the T&V and some guy starts knocking on the front door,she says "Oh, jeez its a salesman..."so I open the door.First words outta his mouth is "I'm not a salesman!!!" I wanna talk about your old trucks.That"s all I needed to hear.Wasn't long till we're sitting in the garage having a beer......and that"s how I met Jay.
He had just bought a 62 f-350 with really bad brakes,ask if I'd have a look at it.The truck was only a five min.drive away from my house.This is what I found.
Got everything cleaned up,installed new oil seals,wheel cylinders,and shoes....
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First test drive I did after the this I hit the pedal ,the truck made an instant right turn.Jay needed to get the trash off of if so he drove my 66 I drove the 62 to the landfill, a few miles later that front wheel cylinder loosened up...good brakes all around.
Jay took the 62 home and I didn't hear from him for awhile,got a text one day,"For sale $3,000.00 of roofing material,includes a free truck." That was last summer.And again this fall something similar,I told him at the moment I already have a 66 350,can't really afford another one.Then it shows up on Craigslist,only one person looked at it,drove it,brought it back.The crank pulley separated,Jay didn't know how to fix it,so the truck went to a storage facility.Last week another call,Dan I want you to have this truck,and again I can't afford it Jay.I don't want to pay any more storage,I want to get it outta there,he says.Find a place for it and it's yours,I want somebody who will maintain and appreciate it.Yesterday we arranged to have it moved to a friends house,Jay even used his AAA tow insurance for the move.
Here it is....
And for that sporty ''Town and Country" look the big Bud wheels out back,one piece 17.5"s and the front is wearing its original 16" lock ring 7:50/16's
Here's all that it needs:
1) Crankshaft pulley.....old one is off,new one is set (need a longer bolt to pull it in tight) did that today
2) Ignition switch....got a few in the basement
3) Battery
4) two rear dually's and spare are flat......
5) Trace down a short.....battery goes dead from sitting
6) Sun visors....got a set of the padded vinyl ones,off white excellent condition
7) Headliner......gonna go with 24 gauge sheet metal,I'm thinking of a dark green fabric Plaid,glue it to the metal,think a Scottish hunting truck....
The last thing I want is a set of gun racks for the rear window
Been driving Slick's exclusively since 1984........its finally paid off.......
Dan
He had just bought a 62 f-350 with really bad brakes,ask if I'd have a look at it.The truck was only a five min.drive away from my house.This is what I found.
Got everything cleaned up,installed new oil seals,wheel cylinders,and shoes....
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First test drive I did after the this I hit the pedal ,the truck made an instant right turn.Jay needed to get the trash off of if so he drove my 66 I drove the 62 to the landfill, a few miles later that front wheel cylinder loosened up...good brakes all around.
Jay took the 62 home and I didn't hear from him for awhile,got a text one day,"For sale $3,000.00 of roofing material,includes a free truck." That was last summer.And again this fall something similar,I told him at the moment I already have a 66 350,can't really afford another one.Then it shows up on Craigslist,only one person looked at it,drove it,brought it back.The crank pulley separated,Jay didn't know how to fix it,so the truck went to a storage facility.Last week another call,Dan I want you to have this truck,and again I can't afford it Jay.I don't want to pay any more storage,I want to get it outta there,he says.Find a place for it and it's yours,I want somebody who will maintain and appreciate it.Yesterday we arranged to have it moved to a friends house,Jay even used his AAA tow insurance for the move.
Here it is....
And for that sporty ''Town and Country" look the big Bud wheels out back,one piece 17.5"s and the front is wearing its original 16" lock ring 7:50/16's
Here's all that it needs:
1) Crankshaft pulley.....old one is off,new one is set (need a longer bolt to pull it in tight) did that today
2) Ignition switch....got a few in the basement
3) Battery
4) two rear dually's and spare are flat......
5) Trace down a short.....battery goes dead from sitting
6) Sun visors....got a set of the padded vinyl ones,off white excellent condition
7) Headliner......gonna go with 24 gauge sheet metal,I'm thinking of a dark green fabric Plaid,glue it to the metal,think a Scottish hunting truck....
The last thing I want is a set of gun racks for the rear window
Been driving Slick's exclusively since 1984........its finally paid off.......
Dan
Last edited by Mr. Jones on June 23, 2016, 9:12 am, edited 2 times in total.
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WHISKEY HAULED,LIES TOLD AND WIDOWS WOO'ED......
"By appointment only"
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Re: I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!!
That's awesome deal brother! Just goes to show you that being nice can pay off. I'm a firm believer in doing a things for friends and acquaintances. What goes around, comes around. You got rewarded with a cool Slick!
Re: I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!!
NICE solid '62 Slick, Dude!
Looks like a new(er) master brake cylinder and booster was installed along the way as well?
Once you've completed your To Do list, what do you think you'll do with it?
BarnieTrk
Looks like a new(er) master brake cylinder and booster was installed along the way as well?
Once you've completed your To Do list, what do you think you'll do with it?
BarnieTrk
Re: I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!!
I am as green as your truck with envy, it's exactly what I need. Congratulations, well deserved.
Jim
Re: I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!!
Nice score, Dan. Aren't you glad you went to the door way back when to get rid of the salesman?
SPark
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
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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!!!
Re: I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!!
Got a 61 F350 that will be going away sometime in the future but no hurry has some good tires.
1961 F350
1964 Galaxie convertable
1964 flairside, style side, and longbed
1965 Ranger, and shortbed
1966 long bed, and shortbed
A few parts trucks also
1991 Capri
2011 F250
2004 Lexus
1964 Galaxie convertable
1964 flairside, style side, and longbed
1965 Ranger, and shortbed
1966 long bed, and shortbed
A few parts trucks also
1991 Capri
2011 F250
2004 Lexus
Re: I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!!
Forgot to add , would love to have that truck.
1961 F350
1964 Galaxie convertable
1964 flairside, style side, and longbed
1965 Ranger, and shortbed
1966 long bed, and shortbed
A few parts trucks also
1991 Capri
2011 F250
2004 Lexus
1964 Galaxie convertable
1964 flairside, style side, and longbed
1965 Ranger, and shortbed
1966 long bed, and shortbed
A few parts trucks also
1991 Capri
2011 F250
2004 Lexus
Re: I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!!
Great score Dan! Can't believe some people's luck.
I am jealous too! And the bed dumps! Just awesome!
Have fun with that! TR
I am jealous too! And the bed dumps! Just awesome!
Have fun with that! TR
Re: I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!!
Good for you, Dan. The truck couldn't find a better home. You didn't get it through "good luck" though. What goes around comes around. We all should pass it on when we can.
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Re: I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!!
I agree this was not luck. This was the positive result of being willing to help a stranger out, who became a friend. It's a great story.
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Re: I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!!
right on man.
always
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
Re: I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!!
That's Even Better Than Having Publisher's Clearing House Show Up At Your Door With One Of Those Big-Ass Cardboard Checks!
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Re: I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!!
very, very nice truck
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Dakota,,, RIP will never be the same looking for 61-66 trucks again ,, Kathy
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Slickstock,,, Kansas City, MO
Slickstock,,, Altoona, IOWA
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Now Cooper will try his best
Cooper now has 2018 Slick Stock,, give him a fair star
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This is a really cool truck!
Congrats!
Congrats!
If it cain't be fixed with a sledge hammer it must be an electrical problem!
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Re: I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!!
Kindness repaid in kindness !, you lucky bugger Dan !
Honey, If I say I`ll fix something I will, there`s no need to remind me every 6 months!!
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Re: I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!! (Or so I thought....)
The phrase "I want you to have this truck..."in reality meant,I want you to have this truck till it's road worthy....so Jay took his truck back and put it on the K.C. Craigslist....I was a bit disappointed at its departure....and I was paid back for parts and labor($45.00hr.).Well that's the way it goes,smile today cry tomorrow.My apologies to everyone for getting all excited and posting this mix up....On a brighter note I've gotten six new wheels and tires on my 66 350....getting it ready for a cruise to Salina
Dan
Dan
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"DW JONES TRUCKING"
WHISKEY HAULED,LIES TOLD AND WIDOWS WOO'ED......
"By appointment only"
"DW JONES TRUCKING"
WHISKEY HAULED,LIES TOLD AND WIDOWS WOO'ED......
"By appointment only"
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Re: I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!! (Or so I thought....)
thats horse crap..
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Re: I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!! (Or so I thought....)
What an F'n wiener. Guess it ain't politically correct to call anyone an Indian giver anymore, but sheesh..
It's a race.. Will hell freeze over or will JC finish his truck first. Stay tuned..
Re: I GOT A FREE SLICK !!!!!!! (Or so I thought....)
thats GREAT!!